How to replace LCD screen in LG XNote laptop

 

In this post I explain how to remove and replace damaged LCD screen in a LG XNote laptop.
Also, this guide can help you to access and replace the screen inverter board.
I’m taking apart a LG XNote S210 laptop but I think this guide will fit many other models in the XNote line.
Please mention the laptop model number in comments below if it works for you.

Make sure the laptop is turned off and the battery removed.
STEP 1.
You’ll find four screw covers on the LCD screen bezel.
There are two black covers in the top left and right corners and two silver covers in the bottom left and right corners.

You can remove all covers with a sharp object.
On the following picture I’m removing one of the top covers.

On the next picture I’m removing one of the bottom covers.

You can glue screw covers somewhere on the bezel so they don’t get lost.
When all covers removed, remove four screws securing the screen bezel.
STEP 2.
Insert your fingers between the bezel and LCD screen and start separating the bezel.

STEP 3.
Continue removing the bezel.

STEP 4.
The screen bezel has been removed.

STEP 5.
Now you can access the screen inverter board located below the screen.
The inverter board works as a power supply for the backlight lamp inside the LCD screen.
If your LCD screen suddenly has become very dark but you still can see a very faint image, most likely the problem is related to the inverter board.

There are two cables connected to the inverter board.
On the left side the inverter board connected to the video cable.
On the right side the inverter board connected to the screen backlight lamp.

STEP 6.
Separate inverter board from the display cover and disconnect the left cable (LCD backlight lamp).

STEP 7.
There are four screws securing the LCD screen to the hinge brackets. Two screws on the left side and two more on the right.
Remove screws from both sides of the screen.

STEP 8.
Disconnect the webcam cable.

STEP 9.
Now you should be able to separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover.
Place LCD screen face down on the keyboard.

STEP 10.
Remove sticky tape securing the video cable to the LCD screen.

STEP 11.
Disconnect video cable from the LCD screen.

STEP 12.
Now you can remove and replace the LCD screen.
If you need a new screen for your LG XNote laptop you can find it here. Just search by the laptop model number or screen model number.
In my laptop the LCD screen has the following model number: LTD121EXVV.


                                               by insidemylaptop

Taking apart Acer Aspire 5517 laptop

 

In this guide I’ll be taking apart an Acer Aspire 5517 laptop.
I’ll show hot to remove hard drive, memory, DVD drive, wireless card and keyboard.
Most likely this guide will work for some other Acer Aspire laptops. If it works for you, please mention the laptop model number in comments below.
Before you start, make sure the laptop is turned off and battery removed.
STEP 1.
Laptop memory and hard drive can be easily accessed thought covers on the bottom of the laptop.
Remove screws and remove both covers.

STEP 2.
In order to disconnect the hard drive from the motherboard, slide it to the shown direction.
After that lift up and remove the hard drive from the laptop.

STEP 3.
If you are replacing the hard drive, you’ll have to transfer the mounting caddy to the new drive.
Simply remove four screws securing the caddy (two screws on each side) and transfer the caddy to the new hard drive.
Acer Asprire 5517 uses a regular 2.5″ SATA notebook hard drive.
Any large capacity 2.5″ SATA hard drive should work fine in this laptop.

STEP 4.
Both memory modules accessible though the cover on the bottom.
In order to remove the memory module, carefully spread latches on both sides and when the memory module pops up at a 30 degree angle, pull it from the slot.
Acer Aspire 5517 laptop can handle up to 4GB memory total. It means you can install up to 2GB memory module in each slot.
Memory used: PC2-5300 DDR2-667 200pin SDRAM SODIMM.

STEP 5.
There is only one screw securing the DVD drive. This screw located under the memory cover.
Remove one screw securing the DVD drive and pull the drive from the laptop.
Need a new replacement DVD drive for Acer Aspire 5517? Search here.

STEP 6.
The wireless card also located under the memory cover.

In order to remove the wireless card you’ll have to disconnect the antenna cables first.
After both antenna cable disconnected, you remove two screws securing the wireless card and pull the wireless card from the slot.

REMOVING AND REPLACING LAPTOP KEYBOARD.

If you would like to remove and replace the keyboard, you don’t have to go though all previous steps. You can start right from the following step. There are no screws securing the keyboard at all.
STEP 7.
Carefully lift up the power button cover with a sharp object as it shown on the following picture.
Continue removing the cover with your fingers.

STEP 8.
The power button cover removed.

STEP 9.
Now you can start removing the keyboard.
Work slowly. Under the keyboard there is a cable connected to the motherboard.

STEP 10.
Carefully lift up the top side of the keyboard.

STEP 11.
Continue removing the keyboard.

STEP 12.
Turn the keyboard upside down so you can access the cable connector.
In order to remove the cable, you’ll have to unlock the connector first.
BE VERY CAREFUL with the keyboard connector. If you break it, the keyboard will not work.

STEP 13.
On the following picture the keyboard connector shown in the locked position.
To unlock the keyboard, you’ll have to move the brown piece about 1-2 millimeters to the shown direction.
The brown piece MUST stay attached to the white base. Do not apply to much force. Unlock the connector very slowly with your fingernails.

STEP 14.
On the following picture the connector shown in the unlocked position.
You see, the brown piece still attached to the white base.
Now you can pull the keyboard cable from the connector.

STEP 15.
Finally, remove the laptop keyboard and replace it with a new one.
New replacement keyboards for Acer Aspire 5517 laptops available here.

                                                        by insidemylaptop

How to replace LCD screen in Sony Vaio NW series laptop

 

In this guide I show how to remove and replace LCD screen on a Sony Vaio VGN-NW series laptop.
I’m replacing LCD screen on a Sony Vaio VGN-NW235F laptop. It also says model PCG-7184L on the bottom.
Before you start, make sure the laptop is turned off and battery removed.
STEP 1.
There are four white screw covers on the screen bezel.
Remove all four covers. Remove four screws located under those covers.

The screw cover has a sticky bottom. You can remove it with a sharp object.

STEP 2.
Start separating screen bezel from the display cover.
You can use a guitar pick or old credit card to separate the bezel. Continue removing it with your fingers.

STEP 3.
After you separated bezel on the top of the display assembly, move to the bottom side.
Remove screen bezel from the laptop.

STEP 4.
Sony Vaio VGN-NW235F laptop has a regular CCFL backlight LCD screen with inverter board.
The inverter board mounted below the screen.

Carefully separate inverter board from the display cover and disconnect cables on both ends.
Remove the inverter board.

STEP 5.
Remove four screws securing display hinges.

STEP 6.
Separate LCD screen from the display cover and place it face down on the keyboard.

STEP 7.
Now you can access the LCD cable.

STEP 8.
Disconnect video cable from the connector on the screen.

STEP 9.
Now you can remove the LCD screen assembly from the laptop.

By the way, the web camera is not a part of the screen. It’s a separate module mounted on the top of the display cover.

STEP 10.
When you replace the LCD screen, you’ll have to remove both screen mounting brackets and transfer them to the new screen.
In order to remove the bracket, simply remove four screws and separate bracket from the screen.

You can search for a new replacement screen using the model number from the original screen.
My Sony Vaio VGN-NW235F laptop had the following 15.6″ LCD screen installed: B156XW01.
You can find new replacement LCD screen here. If you have a different screen installed, just search by the model number.