Replacing laptop screen

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Hi all,

I've had my Samsung Series 9 (NP900X4C-A01UK) since Dec '12 and clearly now it's out of warranty it's decided to break horribly:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dzapehyqimf5646/FB_IMG_13978207501765034.jpg

I have taken it to the Samsung Repair Centre in Angel and was quoted *sits down* £350 for it to be repaired. This due to it needing a replacement screen assembly and apparently as it all comes as one unit, that's the only way to replace it. Now I probably can just pay that and it'll be done and dusted but ideally there must be a cheaper way to go about this.

I have tested and the laptop works fine using an micro HDMI on a second screen, and likewise the built-in webcam works fine (as tested using the 2nd screen).

Does anyone have any experience with replacing laptop screens that might be able to give some advice?

I have done some research and found (mostly US) units on eBay and there's a 'geezer' in Essex who has a service that says it will provide the whole unit for £94... I'm a bit suspect but they also do a service where they come to my house and fix it in front of me?!
 
Not sure on Samsung's, but I have replaced a fair few screens from a few different manufacturers, some are really easy, some a little harder, but all depends. Most of them require a few screws off and the screen bezal removed

Shouldn't be a big job though, certainly not £350!! But I guess that's what most mainstream repair companies will do, rape you in the butt.

My guess is YouTube or Google it and get a screen off eBay, and DIY if you feel up to it
 
Quick look at auction looks like hes right and its an all in one unit rather than just a screen you can replace...never come across that before. Normally just a few screw and £50 diy job.

Changing whole ttop half shoube be straight forward enough with just the lcd cable,wireless and a few screw to remove.

As said check out youtube etc for vids to help you.

£94 is painful but better than £350 for a bit of work yourself...just read up and take it slowly.
 
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