How can I change the vostro/inspiron screen?

Anyone have directions?

I have a piece of dirt underneath the screen and am willing to try to get it out before I return it to Dell. Their quality control absolutely reeks. I just got this thing. If it weren't so cheap, I'd return it ASAP.

 

So this was there when you got it?

 

Here is the guide to disassemble and reassemble Vostro 1500, Inspiron 1520 and Inspiron 1521 display: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/vos1500/en/sm/display.htm#wp1179838

 

It was there when I opened the computer. Like a black piece of dirt about 5 pixels wide/thick, like a tiny smudge that you think can be erased or wiped but it can't.

I'm sure it's not a dead pixel. Problem is, it's on the inside of the screen.

I disassembled the display (no frame, no bezel, free-standing now) only to realize that the actual lcd tft is still taped shut and it's a considerable chore to get it out. It would be beyond me. It's going to take more than replacing the screen, b/c a new screen gives you a complete unit that pop in once you take out the frame and bezel. You don't have to completely disassemble like I would have to. It goes beyond the documentation provided by Dell on "replacing the screen".

It's going back. It's a shame. I got the Samsung screen and it was great.

 

Hmm! I wish you get a perfect screen in the replacement.