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Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by stewinward, Mar 25, 2010.

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  1. stewinward

    stewinward Newbie

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    Hi All

    I have had a vostro 1220 for 2 weeks now.
    My dad has just walked in with it and dropped it on a tiled floor.

    Now i have a massive internal crack on the screen.

    Im assuming is isnt repairable so would any of you knowledgable people know the best process for replacing it?

    is it difficult to buy a screen and replace it yourself or would you get it done professionally?

    i dont even know where to start looking

    Thank you in advance

    Steven

    ps I am in the manchester area
     
    stewinward, Mar 25, 2010
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  2. Smooth_J

    Smooth_J Notebook Deity

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    Do you have complete care on the laptop? If so, then it would be covered. If not, then it will have to come out of your pocket (ebay, or dell direct).
     
    Smooth_J, Mar 25, 2010
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  3. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    I have to replace my screen for my Notebook. Just buy one off eBay, and take the orig one out and put the new one in. Or if you have Complete Care, just phone up Dell.
     
    Joel, Mar 25, 2010
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Here's a new screen on ebay.co.uk. However, you need to check with the supplier about the specification. The listing says 1024 x 800 resolution but it should be 1280 x 800.

    The procedure for replacing the screen is given in the service manual.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Mar 26, 2010
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