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    Broken screen

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Gosef51, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. Gosef51

    Gosef51 Newbie

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    I recently dropped my acer 5315 and now the screen is broken. There are a lot of black blotches and a little color and some lines when I start up and it stays that way.
    Would anybody know approximately what it would cost to replace the screen or know where I could purchase one.
    How big of a job would it be to replace as I have never worked on a laptop.

    Gosef :confused:
     
    Gosef51, Feb 27, 2009
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    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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  3. Randall_Lind

    Randall_Lind Notebook Consultant

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    I damage mine after a crash but luckly Acer repaired it under warranty. If it's under warranty call Acer it cost me $28.50 to shipped to them.

    $21 to ship and $7.50 for $500 insurance it took about 14 days total shipping to Texas, repair and back to Florida.

    Customer Service Department at (800) 816-2237

    If not in warranty I would look at ebay $60-100 for a LCD.

    http://www.screentekinc.com/lcd-removal-instructions.shtml

    I would talk to a computer repair person since you never done it. I can do a lot but I myself stay away from that. I was sure Acer wouldn't fix it I was shocked when they said no problem.
     
    Randall_Lind, Feb 28, 2009
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  4. chriscatt

    chriscatt Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, house contents insurance?
    Chris
     
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  5. Randall_Lind

    Randall_Lind Notebook Consultant

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    I am not sure what you are saying. I insure it to Acer but, I am not sure Acer insured it back to me.

    I shipped it with Fedex so if they lost it or it waas damage they would at least give me something so I could replace it.
     
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    chriscatt Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, in the UK all our house contents are insured for accidental damage, if you take out the insurance that is, that includes laptops..
    Chris
     
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    Thanks for all the replies. Now I have somewhere to start.
     
    Gosef51, Feb 28, 2009
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