OT - Any options to replace a laptop screen?

sherman · Aug 29, 2005

My genius of a wife, left her laptop on the floor and my son stepped on it and cracked the screen.....any inexpensive ways of getting it replaced?

cincy_ · Aug 29, 2005

Buy a monitor and a keyboard and a mouse, close the lid and make it a desktop.

Doug · Aug 29, 2005

Bring it back to store for refund. :103631605

Dante · Aug 29, 2005

sorry to hear man ...I have heard its going to be EXPENSIVE

Jarbo · Aug 29, 2005

sherman said:
My genius of a wife, left her laptop on the floor and my son stepped on it and cracked the screen.....any inexpensive ways of getting it replaced?

Buy a new Notebook it's toast. Sorry but the LCD is the Most expensive thing to replace not to mention the labor involved.

TTinCO · Aug 29, 2005

Cincy & Jarbo are both right. Depending on your laptop, you may be able to just use an external monitor. If not, screw the whole thing---it will be damn near as much as you paid for the thing new.

PixWinns · Aug 29, 2005

Sorry to hear the bad news. A piece of advice, sometimes it's more expensive to replace a laptop component plus remember, someone has to remove the old one and replace it with the new one. Best to purchase a new laptop, that's if you can.

Good luck..

sherman · Aug 29, 2005

thanx guys, i have been told some estimates to replace the screen and it's more than what I paid for the computer......was hoping an RX'er had some brilliant idea to get it done cheaper....

TTinCO · Aug 29, 2005

Sherman, if you end up buying another laptop, you may want to ask about screen insurance. I know that some companies offer it, and I've come out ahead getting it on all of the laptops at the office.

sherman · Aug 29, 2005

I hera ya TTinco, I have a hard time buying the "shoe polish" when I buy shoes...IN THE LONG RUN, I believe you LOSE money buying warranties etc...

Doug · Aug 29, 2005

sherman said:
I hera ya TTinco, I have a hard time buying the "shoe polish" when I buy shoes...IN THE LONG RUN, I believe you LOSE money buying warranties etc...

I agree. I didn't buy it for mine. I never buy it for something like a washer or refrig. I'd only consider it for electronics. I did get it for big screen TV which was good since it blew a $600 picture tube.

TTinCO · Aug 29, 2005

In general, extended warranties are usually a losing prop, but as far as laptop screens go, we've saved a LOT of money.

It's the only thing we've ever bought the "add on warranty" for, and will continue to do so.

PanchoSanza · Aug 29, 2005

just replaced mine, $480 Canadian which works out to about $400 US.

Got it from a techie I use to help me when I have computer issues.

Before him I had several quotes in the $600-$700 range.

redpimp · Aug 29, 2005

depending on how my season goes, i might be looking to unload a toshiba laptop i own...

Warranty is already expired but you can re-new it.. Also, i had problems with it that were fixed about 3 weeks ago...(Known issue with my particular model...It was over heating, plus they all had a loose power connection that made it impossible to recharge the battery...All was fixed however and it works fine)

I wont be selling it unless i have a good run for the first few weeks..If i do sell it
i will be looking for about 500 to 600....

model number is a75-s206 it has a huge ass screen, its heavy as hell and i will throw in a free extra battery...(both of them were bought at the same time and still work at their premium) Check out the specs online and get in touch in about 3 or 4 weeks if you are interested

sherman · Aug 29, 2005

TTinCO said:
In general, extended warranties are usually a losing prop, but as far as laptop screens go, we've saved a LOT of money.

It's the only thing we've ever bought the "add on warranty" for, and will continue to do so.

that certainly makes sense...

sherman · Aug 29, 2005

redpimp said:
depending on how my season goes, i might be looking to unload a toshiba laptop i own...

Warranty is already expired but you can re-new it.. Also, i had problems with it that were fixed about 3 weeks ago...(Known issue with my particular model...It was over heating, plus they all had a loose power connection that made it impossible to recharge the battery...All was fixed however and it works fine)

I wont be selling it unless i have a good run for the first few weeks..If i do sell it
i will be looking for about 500 to 600....

model number is a75-s206 it has a huge ass screen, its heavy as hell and i will throw in a free extra battery...(both of them were bought at the same time and still work at their premium) Check out the specs online and get in touch in about 3 or 4 weeks if you are interested

thanx red, but my wifes only cost about $600 after rebates...

Arodd · Aug 30, 2005

sell that shit on ebay or craigs list and fuck some random dude over. that's a good idea.
hahaha man i'm an asshole
ok thats prob. not the best idea in the world

Dshotda1 · Aug 30, 2005

Sherman, a few years ago I got my replacement off ebay and had a friend put it on for me, it did not take too long and was fairly inexpensive. Have you checked Ebay? Just an Idea, Good Luck.

Dshotda1

Doug · Aug 30, 2005

Sherman: You could do it Seinfeld style. Mail it to a buddy ( insured), have buddy claim PO broke it. If you get caught it's only a minor felony.

sherman · Aug 30, 2005

Dshotda1 said:
Sherman, a few years ago I got my replacement off ebay and had a friend put it on for me, it did not take too long and was fairly inexpensive. Have you checked Ebay? Just an Idea, Good Luck.

Dshotda1

no, ill check thanx...