Can you remove a laptop screen?
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Hello, I need a bit of help. A little while ago my computer had a problem with the motherboard if I understood correctly (I don't really know much about it) and now the PC works perfectly but the screen is black. So for some time now I've had my laptop connected to a fixed screen and I would like to remove the old screen from my laptop so that it doesn't get in my way in front of me.
So I would like to know if the cables that go from the computer to the screen can be cut or detached without preventing the PC from functioning properly.
Thank you for your future responses and if this topic already exists, please let me know, thanks! :)
So I would like to know if the cables that go from the computer to the screen can be cut or detached without preventing the PC from functioning properly.
Thank you for your future responses and if this topic already exists, please let me know, thanks! :)
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Hello.
Removing the screen is certainly possible, but it's hard to say if it will still work afterwards; that depends on the models. To take apart your PC and attempt the operation, you will need to find a good tutorial with images that shows you how to do it. It is generally quite easy if you proceed with caution; I've done it three times for laptops of different brands and types without ever encountering major issues. Start by finding out what the model or family of models for your PC is, then you can try to take it apart (it is very important to get a tutorial with photos; this way you will see how to disassemble and reassemble it without damaging it).
In principle, the screen cable is not too difficult to locate, but you will need to partially reassemble your computer to test if it works well without the screen connected.
If you decide to go for disassembling (if you don't feel comfortable, don't do it, but if you have a good tutorial and patience, it should work out), equip yourself with a can of compressed air and a pair of brushes, and take the opportunity to dust it off; this way, you can help it ventilate better and possibly last longer.
A few little tips along the way:
-Sometimes there are plastic latches that need to be gently popped out; the best tool for this is a medium hardness guitar pick. This way, you won't damage the plastic like you would with a knife or another metallic tool.
-Draw a diagram on a sheet of paper of the screws and connections on your PC to clearly identify where everything goes that you have touched, so you can put them back exactly in the right place later.
Removing the screen is certainly possible, but it's hard to say if it will still work afterwards; that depends on the models. To take apart your PC and attempt the operation, you will need to find a good tutorial with images that shows you how to do it. It is generally quite easy if you proceed with caution; I've done it three times for laptops of different brands and types without ever encountering major issues. Start by finding out what the model or family of models for your PC is, then you can try to take it apart (it is very important to get a tutorial with photos; this way you will see how to disassemble and reassemble it without damaging it).
In principle, the screen cable is not too difficult to locate, but you will need to partially reassemble your computer to test if it works well without the screen connected.
If you decide to go for disassembling (if you don't feel comfortable, don't do it, but if you have a good tutorial and patience, it should work out), equip yourself with a can of compressed air and a pair of brushes, and take the opportunity to dust it off; this way, you can help it ventilate better and possibly last longer.
A few little tips along the way:
-Sometimes there are plastic latches that need to be gently popped out; the best tool for this is a medium hardness guitar pick. This way, you won't damage the plastic like you would with a knife or another metallic tool.
-Draw a diagram on a sheet of paper of the screws and connections on your PC to clearly identify where everything goes that you have touched, so you can put them back exactly in the right place later.
