Identify the panel

  • Check the laptop model number (underside label or F2 in BIOS).
  • Search the model on panelook.com or read the panel label directly (requires opening the bezel slightly).
  • Note: IPS vs TN, resolution, connector type (30-pin eDP vs 40-pin eDP), and backlight type.

Source the replacement

eBay, Amazon, and lcdparts.net are common sources. Expect $40–$120 for most panels. Verify the part number exactly — similar-looking panels have incompatible connectors.

Replacement process

  1. Power off, remove battery if possible.
  2. Pry the plastic bezel off the display assembly — start from a corner, use a spudger or guitar pick. Most bezels use plastic clips, no screws.
  3. Remove 4–6 screws holding the panel to the hinge bracket.
  4. Tilt the panel forward, disconnect the eDP cable from the back of the panel. Disconnect the webcam cable if present.
  5. Connect the new panel, reinstall in reverse order.

Full iFixit guides exist for most popular models — reference them for your specific hinge and cable routing.