This post is about how to replace a LCD screen for Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop as well as other Dell laptops.
Before disassembling a laptop, please unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery.
Step1
Please find the six screw locations. The red is two plastic seals and the blue is rubber seals. Removing the seals with a sharp object, you will find six screws.
Step2
Seperate the screen bezel from top to bottom.
Step3
Remove four screws securing the LCD screen from left to the right mounting bracket.
Step4
Carefully remove the screws of web camera first. Then, separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover. The web camera is still attached to the screen.
Step 5
Upside down the LCD screen, there’s a green ribbon that is video cable. One side is connected to the screen and the other one to the inverter board.
Carefully push on two latches on both sides of the LCD connector, release the cable and disconnect it from the LCD screen. After that, pull the other connector up and disconnect it from inverter board.
Step 6
Now the LCD screen can be removed.
Located at the bottom of the LCD screen, the inverter board is the attachment of LCD screen that can be replaced separately.
If you need a LCD screen replacement, inverter board or other laptop parts, please go to eTech.com.
January 22nd, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Does this display fit the inspiron 1525 which does not have a camera? and if it would not would you have any displays to fit the dell inspiron 1525? What is the price?
January 22nd, 2010 at 6:47 pm
You can search the Dell Inspiron 1525 screen in eTech.com by click the following url:
http://www.etech.com/advanced_search_result.html?keyword=dell++1525+screen&zenid=ecsgojjenv8d24h77s9d9mkfm1
In this page, you will find all the screens that are compatible with Dell Inspiron 1525, so please make sure the screen size and resolution are the same with your original screen.