Tech-Repair: How to replace Dell Inspiron N4010 Laptop Screen

Tech-Repair Guide : How to replace Dell Inspiron N4010 Laptop Screen

So you’ve cracked your laptops LCD screen and now need a new one but don’t want to shell out the or risk having a technician handle  it , or you just feel like a do it yourself type person. First things first depending on your laptop things will vary but you have to find your designated part for your laptop matching such things as model # , screen size , etc of your laptop. In this case if your repairing the Dell Inspiron N4010  you’ll need to order this screen http://www.amazon.com/INSPIRON-LAPTOP-SCREEN-SUBSTITUTE-REPLACEMENT/sim/B004309RBQ/2

Now basic essentials for the repair guide

-Replacement Screen

- Basic Phillips Head Screwdriver

-(Optional) Something to hold screws in , electro-static strap

 

Video Guide Teardown 

 

 

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TearDown Steps:

Steps 1: Remove Front Bezel of laptop by snapping the tabs out 

Step 2: Remove all screws

- First remove top left and right screw followed by loosening the bottom screws

-Tilt screen forward and remove 3 screws on each side left and right (6 total)

 

Step 3: Remove LCD

You can now start to remove the LCD while being careful theres adhesive still attached to the connector on the LCD.  Theres a small ribbon cable attached to the back that you can now disconnect.

 

Step 4: Reattach new LCD

Simply snap in the old LCD and reassemble all the screws back in.

 

 

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Simple as that , now not all laptop repairs are this simple but when it comes to it with a little patience and the right know how these repairs aren’t as difficult as they seem.