Laptop screen repair for cracked, dark and flickering displays.
A cracked panel, a black screen or lines across the picture. We find out whether it's the panel, the cable or the board, then fit a matching screen and test it before it goes back.
- 1–3 days typical
- No fix, no fee
- 90-day warranty
- Free insured mail-in shipping
Signs you need this repair
Sound familiar? The diagnosis is always free.
- Cracked panel or spreading ink blots after a drop or pressure in a bag
- Vertical or horizontal lines across the picture
- Black screen, though you can hear the computer running
- Flicker or blackouts when you move the lid
- A very dim picture you can only just see with a flashlight
- Touch screen not responding, or registering phantom touches
Is it the screen, the cable or the computer?
Not every dark or striped screen needs a new panel. Before we quote, we work out which part is actually at fault. You can do a quick version of the same test at home:
- Plug in an external monitor or TV. If the picture looks normal there, the laptop itself is running, and the fault is in the panel, the display cable or the hinge area.
- Move the lid slowly. If lines or flicker change as the hinge moves, the display cable is the usual suspect. Cables wear where they pass through the hinge.
- Watch the startup logo. Lines that appear on the manufacturer logo or the BIOS screen are a hardware fault, not a Windows driver problem.
- Shine a flashlight at the screen. A faint image means the backlight isn't working. That can be the panel, but it can also be a cable or board fault.
If the external monitor stays black too, the problem is more likely the graphics chip or the motherboard. That's a different repair, and we explain it before any parts are ordered. See computer won't turn on for that kind of fault.
How much does a laptop screen replacement cost?
Laptop screen repair starts from $129. The final price depends mostly on the panel your model uses, and we confirm it before any work starts.
- Standard HD and Full HD panels on everyday laptops and Chromebooks sit at the lower end.
- High refresh rate gaming panels (144Hz, 165Hz, 240Hz and up) cost more, and we match the refresh rate your laptop shipped with.
- Touch screens and 2-in-1s usually have the glass, touch layer and display bonded together, so the whole assembly is replaced.
- OLED, 4K and other high-resolution panels are the most expensive and can take longer to source.
- Microsoft Surface and other glued designs take more labor, because the screen is bonded to the body with adhesive.
If the lid, bezel or hinges are damaged as well, we tell you what that adds. How our pricing works.
Matching the right panel to your laptop
Two laptops that look identical can use different screens. We match the part number or the exact specs: size, resolution, refresh rate, connector type, mounting points and whether it's touch. Get any of those wrong and the panel won't fit, won't light up, or runs at the wrong refresh rate.
Where there's a choice of parts, we explain it. A matching quality panel is usually the right call. On an older laptop, a standard panel with the same resolution can keep the cost down. On a gaming laptop we don't recommend stepping down to a slower panel, because you'd lose the smooth motion you paid for. If your model was sold with more than one screen option, you can ask about an upgrade, and we only suggest one when the parts are confirmed compatible.
Cracked screens and broken hinges
A stiff or broken hinge is one of the most common reasons laptop screens crack. Each time the lid opens, a seized hinge twists the panel and the frame until something gives. A creaking lid, a bezel that's separating or a corner that lifts when you open it are early signs worth getting checked.
Pressure is the other big cause. A thick webcam cover, a pen left on the keyboard or a laptop squeezed into a full bag can press the screen into the keys when the lid is closed. When we replace a screen, we check the hinges and their mounts. If they're damaged, we quote that separately, because a new panel in a lid with a broken hinge usually ends up cracked again.
iMac and all-in-one screens
Most iMacs and many all-in-one PCs have the display bonded to the front of the case. Replacing it means cutting the adhesive, transferring parts to the new panel and resealing it with fresh adhesive. It takes longer than a laptop screen, and the glass is large and fragile, so a nearby partner store is often more practical than shipping. If you do mail one in, we send packing instructions first. For MacBook displays, see MacBook repair.
Before you book a screen repair
- Back up your files if you can. An external monitor makes that possible even when the built-in screen is unreadable.
- Note when the fault started and what happened, such as a drop, a knock or pressure in a bag.
- Remove any webcam cover or sticker stuck to the bezel.
- You don't need to give us your Windows password for a screen repair. If we need to sign in to test something, we ask first, and you can set up a temporary account instead.
Mail it in from anywhere in the US
No repair store near you? Book online and we'll email a free, prepaid, insured shipping label. We diagnose it within 24h of arrival, repair it once you approve the price, and ship it back insured. How mail-in works.
Questions
How long does a laptop screen replacement take?
The fitting itself usually takes a few hours at most once we have the panel. Common panels are quick to get. Less common ones, like OLED or high refresh rate gaming screens, can take longer, and we give you the wait time with the quote.
Can you replace just the glass on my touch screen laptop?
Usually not. On most touch laptops the glass, touch layer and display are bonded into one part, and separating them reliably isn't practical, so the whole assembly is replaced. On non-touch laptops there's no separate glass at all: the panel itself is what's cracked.
Will a new screen fix dead pixels and uneven backlight?
Yes, a new panel replaces the dead pixels and blotchy backlight of the old one. A faint glow along the edges on an all-black screen is normal for most LCD panels, though, and isn't a fault.
Is a cracked Chromebook screen worth fixing?
Often, yes. Many Chromebook panels are standard parts that cost less than premium laptop screens. If your Chromebook is close to its automatic update expiration date, we mention it, since a repair makes less sense on one that will soon stop getting updates.
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Broken today? Start your repair in two minutes.
Three quick questions: your model, what's wrong, and how you'll get it to us. See your price, then book a nearby store or mail it in.