LCD cover and bezel disassembly question

I was using my FX laptop as a permanent desktop by placing it in front of the TV. I opened the laptop to the max and left it that way because i could easily access the power button.

UNFORTUNATELY, I realized too late that this caused a great deal of stress on the lower right portion of the laptop screen causing a fracture in both the back and front of the screen. A week later, the entire lower right portion of the back fell out and the front bezel cracked fully. Then other small pieces fell out, mostly black but also the right metal circle located at the edge of the hinges.

I bought a new LCD chassis on ebay because everytime I open my laptop more pieces would fall out and it looks really ugly now.


I know that there is already a disassembly guide, but it doesn't really cover how to remove the LCD component of the chassis. Has anyone had the unfortunate experience replacing this?

 

I've taken apart the LCDs on several other notebooks but not on my FX. Anyways, since no one else has responded, the usual procedure (which you may have to modify for your FX) is:

1. remove the rubber bumpers around the bezel

2. remove the screws you find once the rubber bumpers are off

3. using your fingernails under the inside edge of the bezel, lift up the bezel and move around the screen until the whole bezel is free. Be gentle here, don't press on the screen and don't use a screwdriver or you can easily damage the screen. The bezel is also easily damaged, but since yours is already broken I guess it doesn't matter.

4. remove any screws holding the screen, inverter, hinges, webcam, wifi antennas, etc. to the LCD cover.

That should do it. Reverse order to install your new LCD cover and bezel.

Jan. 30/2012 Edit: Over the weekend I replaced the original 1440x900 glossy LCD on my P7805u FX with a 1920x1200 matte LG screen from laptopscreen.com. Basically what I wrote earlier is correct, but with my newly gained experience I will add the following:

The bezel is hard to lift off from the sides. I found it easier to unsnap the bezel from the top of the screen first, then use your fingernails from the outside edge, between the bezel and the back cover. Try to pry outwards on the bezel since there are tabs on the bezel that engage slots in the back cover from the outside inwards (sorry but I was too impatient and didn't take photos). It will be somewhat painful (for your fingers), but once you get the top tab free on one side the rest should be easier.

The bottom of the bezel is stuck to the LCD frame with double-sided tape. Mine was stuck quite hard so I used a small flat screwdriver to break the tape.

You may find a magnet stuck onto the top right corner of the LCD frame. This magnet is used to signal the computer when the lid is closed. It doesn't actually belong on the LCD frame, if you flip the bezel over you'll see a metal pocket in the top right corner where the magnet should go. It looks like there was originally some double-sided tape holding it in there, but this did not hold on mine.

On startup, Windows automagically resized itself for the new screen. This new screen is just gorgeous! And as a bonus it was cheaper than the glossy version.

As a further bonus, laptopscreen.com sent me an e-mail offering $50 back if I posted a video on Youtube showing how to install the screen. I didn't have the patience to make a video, so if someone else is willing you may be able to get the same deal from them. The screen I bought was listed under Gateway P7805u Special Edition, Item no. 611278.

Disclaimer: I am not associated with laptopscreen.com in any way except for buying this screen from them.