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    Broken Compal HEL80 LCD Screen

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Phynd, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. Phynd

    Phynd Notebook Enthusiast

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    So here's the story. I accidentally dropped my HEL80 and now half the LCD screen is damaged and unviewable. I purchased my laptop a year ago from powernotebook and since it was my fault I dropped it, this is not covered by any warranty.

    Powernotebook is telling me it's going to cost me $350 for the new screen +labor+shipping which is going to be in the ballpark of 500. Now the laptop is already a year+ old its current resale value is probably $700 if not lower.

    I did some googling and found that other vendors were selling LCD screens for the Compal HEL80 for around $120-$150.

    My question is how hard would it be to either install the new LCD screen myself or finding a local repair shop to install the new screen? Because at this point, although I love my laptop, I can't see myself paying that much money to get it fixed.
     
    Phynd, Oct 20, 2008
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  2. Jernkar

    Jernkar Notebook Consultant

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    It's not hard at all. I 'm sure someone can tell you where to download instructions on how to do it yourself. I have them at home on my desktop, but that doesn't help you now. Just remember to unplug it and pull the battery before you start. I use the edge of a credit card to separate the bezel from the lid or top. It doesn't leave marks or scratches like a knife blade. I will post the instructions this weekend if no one else does it by then.
     
    Jernkar, Oct 20, 2008
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  3. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Lol I repaired mine twice in 1 month it is fairly easy, you can find panels on ebay for ~$100 depending on the resolution.
     
    Ayle, Oct 20, 2008
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    Jernkar Notebook Consultant

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    Jernkar, Oct 20, 2008
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  5. Phynd

    Phynd Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys. I'll go ahead and get this fixed myself then. Just wanted to make sure if it was a easy thing or not. :)
     
    Phynd, Oct 21, 2008
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  6. spiel_mit_feuer

    spiel_mit_feuer Notebook Enthusiast

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    im parting my compal, i have a clean, unscratched HEL80 screen that im probably going to sell with the plastic and aluminum frame/lid around it.. just screw it in and plug into the board
     
    spiel_mit_feuer, Oct 23, 2008
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  7. Foooox2000

    Foooox2000 Newbie

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    Here .... please check ebay.co.uk for item number ( 180276877058 )
    It's only £85 and it's so easy to do it yourself please check the pics
    Hope that helps
     
    Foooox2000, Nov 1, 2008
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