Broken laptop screen. Help.

1) Dropped my computer.
2) Inside screen broke.
3) Worth fixing/Is it fixable/How much will it cost?
4) Toshiba customer service rep "Bob" was not a big help.
5) Turned to you.
6) Help.

 

Rule of thumb is that fixing not worth it. Better putting money towards new system. I fixed one and it cost $700 .but it was a relatively new system and it was business expense.

If you have not already done so hook up to another monitor to be sure there is nothing else wrong with system.

 

A few years back a storm zapped my monitor. The computer worked fine, but you could barely see the screen. Would have cost $600 to fix. I put that toward a new one instead.

Let it go. Buy another one. That is, unless Boom, you can write it off as a business expense or if it's relatively new. Otherwise, put your money toward a new one.

 

It's a three-year old computer thats just OK. Not a huge loss if I just say F it, which I think I will.

 

You should talk with schiezainc ... He may have a screen for you since his keyboard is f'd.

 

I'll have to agree with Boom. When it comes to things like keyboards and screens, you're better off just buying a new system because the cost to repair something like that will probably equal or even exceed what it would cost to get something brand new.

 

Yep.

 

About six months ago, I damaged my laptop screen and it wasn't that hard to repair on my own. I got the part number, found a replacement screen online for about $180 and instructions on how to install it. Took about 10 minutes to replace the screen. I was surprised how easy it was.

 

Sell it on ebay for 150 bucks and use the profit to put towards a new one.

 

That may not be a bad idea, but it is worth noting that the more "advanced" of a screen you had, the more you'll likely have to pay. Nowadays they have the wide, high-resolution screens that are pretty pricey.

 

Screen yes, keyboard no. I've swapped out several on my various laptops, and never paid over $50 for a replacement.

 

My iBook screen had an unfortunate encounter with my cell phone a year ago (as in I hurled the phone at it in a moment of being incredibly pissed off) and cracked the LCD. It cost about $350 to fix, but I also had a tech guy on campus who fixed it. You might call the Geek Squad and just fish and see how much they think it might be, or if you have a computer repair place anywhere near you, call them. Especially if your stuff isn't backed up, it might be worth it.