busted laptop screen

my laptop screen got cracked and it's no good. I've plugged it up to an external monitor and it still works great. how would I find a replacement screen and ensure it is the correct one before I have it shipped?

laptop is a gateway P-7805uFX

 

Go on eBay, or Directly from Dell.

 

How do I make sure it's going to be the right screen though? And it's a Gateway laptop, could Dell still help me?

 

The most accurate method to use in looking for any part, is with the part number. The most efficient way to do that and limit your search, is to go to your manufacturer's site (many second party sites are better at this than the vendor*) and start by entering your computer's model** number.

After that, you have to navigate to parts and enter the part you're looking for (or put in the description and search for the part#). Since not all databases are the same, this can be easy or difficult depending on how it's set up. Some have excellent cross reference, while others leave you bewildered or back where you started. Nevertheless, the more precise you are (i.e. part #) the less likely it will be to get the wrong part. So check and double check before you order.

One final thing, you should make sure you put ALL the numbers in correctly and you don't neglect any model update or regional designation or codes which is the easiest way to end up with the wrong part.

Second party vendor:
http://www.partstore.com/ModelSearc...Gateway&ModelNumber=gateway+P-7805uFX&x=0&y=0

**It may be product number or another term.

 

Oh, well, no. Dell cannot help you. I didn't see which laptop it was for so I assumed it was for one of the two in your sig, my mistake. Just type in gateway p-7805 lcd, or even ring up Gateway themselves.

 

The biggest difficulty with ordering part is that when most people order them they typically prefer to upgrade to a better part or one that might not have been around when they first ordered their computer. This is where things can get real confusing.

Since manufacturer's site don't typically show a list of compatible upgraded parts (at least I've never seen one that did) you usually have only anecdotal advice as to whether or not the part will work on your computer or not. If you don't ask all the right questions, you could find yourself with a part that isn't compatible or need some other device pr part to make it work with your computer.

If that is your intentions, you can really have your work cut out for you, as the list of conflicting information and advice could fill a database.

 

I replaced my screen in my G50vt. 3 things to match:

-Connector type (usually LVDS, and pretty much guaranteed if you find the right backlight type)
-Backlight type (LED or CCFL)
-Resolution

I upgraded from a 15.6" 1366x768 screen to a 15.4" 1680x1050 screen. It's not hard once you pick out the right screen. Try ScreenCountry.com or something and refuse to pay more than about $250 shipped.

 

There's a similar screen here on NBR marketplace... for FX series.. might work... also WUXGA

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=472375

 

Could we please all agree not to use the relative terminology when explaining computer setup difficulty from now on? What's simple to an advanced user might take all day for a beginner. Might I suggest the following terms to give the amount of difficulty a better perspective:

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

 

so get this one.. it should work... ur really not going to be sure if it works or not unless u try and if it doesn't work , u can sell it again...