XPS m1530 Manual for Screen Replacement

Could someone post the link for it. I'm thinking of doing it myself.

For anyone that has done it, how easy/difficult was it?

 

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xpsM1530/en/SM/display.htm#wp1109848

 

Hey thanks a lot. I appreciate it.

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It was very easy.. took me less than a hour with distractions to complete. Theres no need to disconnect the MiniCard cables. don't even touch them. Only things to watch out for are:

1. Take only one bracket at a time off that holds the screen to the lid. My tech who did a swap the first time had to figure it out like 4 times how they go on.
2. Make sure that when you put the bezel back on that its snapped in all the way. My tech too the first time closed the lid gouged it on the hinge part. Now looks ugly. And the same for the hinge covers, they were never put back right and kept moving.
3. I just did it to see if the screen that they sent me was a dud, but I checked to see before putting everything back together if the screen actually worked.
4. And as always, don't lose your screws!

 

I did it yesterday. It wasn't that difficult just intimidating because I didn't want to scratch/break anything. I took my time and didn't have any problems. I was surprised that the bezel that goes around the screen just pops off in one piece. It's really thin and I was kind of worried it would break but it was fine.

This was posted by ttpmx on the grainy screen thread in response to my question about doing the screen swap myself (post #699). It was helpful, especially knowing in advance that the LG fits in the side brackets a little differently.

Yes, I watched and (lol) even helped my tech replace the screen. The kit that was shipped came with a new cable and they even shipped a replacement back for the laptop--I guess in case they screwed something up.

He didn't even take the cable out of the box - the whole procedure consisted of:

1. Removing the battery and the retaining screws underneath it
2. Carefully removing the frame around the screen. It snaps in over several locations around the screen.
3. Removing the screws that set the brackets into the lid
4. Removing the screws on the brackets on either side of the panel
5. Disconnecting the video cable and the power cable
6. Screwing the brackets into the new panel. Note: One of the brackets had to be turned to the side and screwed in that way to get the new panel to seat properly in the frame. He originally screwed the brackets back on the same way they were on the Samsung panel and it didn't fit. Then he screwed them both on rotated 1 quarter turn, which didn't fit either (queue my PANICING, especially when he muttered something about MAKING it fit!), and then he turned one back and left one rotated, which fit perfectly. The brackets used are universal--they just have to be turned depending on which panel is installed.
7. Setting the panel in connecting the same cables - power and video
8. Screwing the brackets back into the lid
9. Restoring the frame around the screen and the screws under the battery

Make sure you've got a tiny Phillips head for this task--those screws are SMALL. The tech dropped a few on my carpet and we couldn't find them immediately. Fortunately, he brought extras. The most difficult part is probably the removal and restoration of the frame around the screen. It's tedious and just snaps in, so don't rush that or you may break one of the little plastic clips. As a bonus, the bottom of my screen no longer sags - it snapped right in flush with the lid. I thought it was supposed to stick up a little, but it's much better now.

All in all it was a simple procedure and if you've got any experience at all working on these types of things you shouldn't have any trouble. I was just like you- I had built dozens of desktops (and work on them as part of my profession and as a hobbyist) but I have never touched the internals of a lappy. Good luck and I hope that clears this up for you some. Let me know if you have any more questions.

 

I watched the tech swap my samsung out for the LG and it was a breeze, I could have done a better job then he did. In fact any idiot with a screwdriver could do it in less then an hour. Just go slow and be careful.

 

Where do you get a screen from and how much is it?

 

I got mine on ebay for $225. Seller ID: laptopservicecenter

There were 5 available at that time.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170185234742

 

Well I took the plunge and bought a M1530.

I then discovered it was coming with a Samsung screen which concerned me. It arrived and came with all the extras including the Triple cable power brick (no tingly shocks.)

However the screen was an issue for me. After a number of rows with the Technical guys - " There is nothing wrong with samsung screens. They are not grainy. The Samsung screens are within Dell accepted standards"
(my favourite comment of Dell's. Got me a £100 discount for that shining example of customer service !)

Anyway.Long story short. Bought a LG screen from Ebay. Shipped from Texas. 4 days later I fitted it and its perfect. Well worth the time and effort.

I just wanted to say thanks to you guys for the fitting instructions, and giving me the confidence to do it.

Cheers.

 

that's pretty much what i would tell all these sheep yapping about their "grainy" screens.

 

Yeah.... funny thing about the UK though. 'Goods have to be sold fit for purpose'. Its an objective test rather than subjective and the courts generally back the weaker party i.e. the consumer.

Which is why the Dell 'drones' have to learn that they wouldn't have jobs without us customer 'sheep'.

Common sense backed by an ounce of law.

Life must suck for you right now eh ?

 

Angrywaiter, how did you know it was a Samsung screen before it shipped?

 

No. Was told on the phone that they only used the LG screens.