How to repair a broken laptop screen

This article provides information on accidental damage on the LCD screen of a laptop or a Dell screen. You will find information and examples on the most common types of damage caused on the LCD screen and that can occur accidentally.

Accidental damage guide on a laptop screen or a flat screen not covered by the warranty or by a service contract

This article provides information on accidental damage on the LCD screen of a laptop or a Dell screen. You will find information and examples on the most common types of damage caused on the LCD screen and that can occur accidentally.

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• What is accidental damage (generally called “damage caused by the customer”) ?
• What are the most common accidental types of accidental damage on a laptop or a Dell screen ?
• How can I have my laptop repaired or my Dell screen ?
• Excellence practices for maintaining your Dell laptop

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What is accidental damage (also called “damage caused by the customer”)

Accidental damage is damage caused by an unintentional act which is not the direct result of a manufacturing defect or failure. Accidental damage is not covered by the standard product warranty. These damage is generally linked to a fall or impact on the LCD screen or on any other part of the product that can cause the device malfunction. These types of damage are only covered by an offer of accidental damage services subscribed in addition to the product’s basic warranty. Accidental damage should not be confused with occasional problems of dead or frozen pixels on the LCD screen. For more information on dead or blocked pixels, see the article Instructions relating to the DEL display pixels.

Are accidental damage covered by the basic warranty of my Dell computer ?

No, accidental damage is supported for computers or screens covered by the offer of accidental damage services subscribed for this specific product.

For more information on limited material warranty offers and accidental damage services offered by Dell, go to the support and warranty services page.

What are the most common accidental types of accidental damage on a laptop or a Dell screen ?

Noticed : Other damage can be classified in the category of damage caused by the Customer, on the advice of technical support DELL, a on -site engineer or the postal repair center.

Cracked, striped or broken glass

The LCD screen window is made according to specifications and rigorous standards. Generally, it does not crack or break in normal conditions of use. As a rule, cracked or broken glasses are considered accidental damage and are therefore not covered by the standard warranty.

Figure 1 : Example of a striped display panel.

Figure 2 : Example of display panel with cracks and a broken window.

Black spots or ink stains of different sizes

The internal glass has cracked and liquid crystals have spread on certain areas of the screen.

In general, internal cracks occur due to too much pressure on the screen. They can be the result of a shock or the fall of an object. They can also appear when someone tries to close the hood while an object is in the digital pavement area, or when you enter the laptop by the screen.

Figure 3 : Example of black spots or ink on the LCD screen.

Figure 4 : Example of a cracked or broken screen with black spots or ink spots on the LCD screen.

Dark or clear spots of different sizes

Generally, stains occur following a shock from the screen with another object, which can damage the backlight. The upper part has not cracked or broken, but the area behind it was compressed and damaged, which led to the appearance of this effect.

Figure 5 : Example of dark points on the LCD screen.

Figure 6 : Example of a dark spot on a damaged LCD screen

Liquid spill

Any liquid dumped, whatever the type, may enter the LCD screen.

Figure 7 : Example of damage to the LCD screen caused by a liquid spill.

How can I have my laptop repaired or my Dell screen

If the LCD screen of your Laptop Dell has undergone accidental damage, but the laptop is not covered by an accidental damage service offer, contact the technical support for the possibilities of repair.

How to repair my Dell screen if it is not covered by the offer of accidental damage services ?

Dell screens cannot be repaired by a on -site engineer or at the repair center. If you notice that your screen is damaged, you will have to buy a new one.

Excellence practices for maintaining your Dell laptop

Laptop users seek to get the most out and optimize its stability, longevity and ease of use. Understanding and applying some excellence practices for handling their laptop will allow them to enjoy it for many years. For more information, see the article in the Dell Knowledge of Excellence Practices for the use and handling of laptops Dell.

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How to repair a broken laptop screen

I. How to repair a broken laptop screen

You may need to replace the screen, but first try these fixes.

How to repair a broken laptop screen? When a laptop screen breaks, you will see various visual flaws depending on what has broken. You may notice that blocked or poorly colored pixels, lines of color, bleeding colors, screen pieces appear in black or that the screen does not light up at all.

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II. What causes the cracks on a computer screen?

When a laptop screen is physically cracked (like a cracked screen ), this is generally due to physical damage. You may have dropped the laptop or drop something on it. A laptop screen can even break if there is something as small as a little sand between him and the keyboard.

Among the other problems that can lead to a dysfunction or a broken appearance of a laptop screen, let us quote:

III. How to repair a computer screen?

For Repair the screen of your laptop broken, you will have to try each of these fixes. If the screen starts to work or if you see a sufficient improvement to start using the laptop, you can stop. If he stops working in the future, come back to the list and try the rest of the fixes.

Important: If your screen is physically cracked and the underlying panel is damaged, these fixes will not work. To repair a physically cracked or broken screen, the only option is to replace the screen.

1. Restart your computer.

The screen that does not seem to work can be caused by an operating system problem, or another conflict will be resolved by simply restarting the computer. Since restarting is so easy, this should be the first thing you try.

2. Close the laptop and reopen it.

Examine the zones of your keyboard and your screen to detect any debris and clean them carefully. If your laptop uses a visible latch, clean the latch mechanism. Close the laptop carefully, make sure it is completely closed and reopens it. If the screen lights up sometimes and sometimes not, you probably have a bad cover sensor.

3. Connect an external monitor.

If your screen is completely black, try to connect an external monitor. If the external monitor does not work, your laptop may not be on, or it may be in standby or in hibernation mode. Connect it and make sure it is on.

4. Update your video drivers.

If your screen is not completely black, but you see visual faults on the screen, try updating your video drivers. You can have a defective pilot or glitchy.

5. Try to take off your blocked pixels.

If you are dealing with one or more blocked pixels, you can use an application to try to take them off. These applications generally pass from color to color quickly or generate digital snow to force a dead pixel or blocked to start working again.

6. Try repairing your burn-in.

If it seems that you have ghosts of old images blocked on your screen, you can try a white screen saver or some other potential fixes to delete burn-in.

7. Check your screen connections and backlight.

If you have experience in the disassembly of laptops, you can remove the frame around your screen, hinge covers or other components of the case to reveal the screen and wires and connectors of backlighting. Make sure everything is in place and that the cables are not set or broken.

8. Replace the screen.

If nothing else works, your screen should probably be replaced. The screens with large black or colorful bars, black holes or colors that seem to flow are generally irreparable. If it is a cracked screen, it is also a clue that you will have to replace it.