How to Salvage Notebook?

[ExAPlusPlusStudent]

My niece stepped on her notebook during a college fire drill and cracked the display. There is little damage to any of the other components. Does anyone have any suggestion on what the best repair solution would be?

 

[Zim Hosein]

ExAPlusPlusStudent, first off, welcome to the forums

As for your question, you have two choices: 1. Contact the manufacturer and ask what the charge is to have the screen replaced, or 2. Buy a new laptop Depending on what type of laptop it is, you need to weigh the option of paying to have the screen replaced or buying a new one. Oh, and one last thing, if the laptop was paid for by a credit card that has "built-in" insurance, the CC company might cover the repair. What are the specs for the laptop?

 

[DaiShan]

nah, just do a search for waht type of screen you need, you can find them on ebay, or hans007 might have one here on the boards.

 

[ExAPlusPlusStudent]

Model is Toshiba 1800S203/15. I don't have it, so I can't get the part number for the screen. I didn't find one on Ebay yet - but thanks for the idea. Also thanks for the credit card idea - I thought of that too but we think it was Discover card, which doesn't offer any warranty that I know of.

I am assuming this is not rocket science to replace? I have zero experience with notebooks, but can take apart and rebuild a desktop.

 

[GiGoLo]

Always check with the manufacturer first. I used to do laptop tech support and alot of customers were surprised to find that the extra money they spent on a better warranty actually covered accidental damage (i.e. liquid spills, dropping, etc.)... if they say it won't be covered, most LCD's cost close to $1000 from the manufacturer, but i'm sure you can find them cheaper on egay... as for installing it, you're right, its not rocket science. much smaller screws and much smaller parts, but not hard at all if you feel comfortable taking things apart