Laptop Screen Repairs & Replacement in Adelaide

A damaged screen is one of the most common reasons people bring a laptop in. The good news is that the rest of the laptop is often perfectly fine, so a new screen can bring it straight back into use. The important part is making sure the screen is actually the problem — that's where we start.

Common problems, explained

How we work out the real cause

Before we order anything, we test to see which of these it is:

• Cracked or damaged panel — the screen itself needs replacing.
• Backlight fault — the picture is there but not lit.
• Display cable — common with flickering that changes as you move the lid.
• Graphics or board fault — a new screen wouldn't fix it, so we'll tell you and look at board repair options instead.

That way you only pay for the part that's actually needed.

Pricing and parts

Laptop screens vary a lot between models — size, resolution, connector and whether it's a touchscreen all matter. Touchscreens and full screen assemblies (where the glass, panel and frame come as one piece) usually cost more than a standard panel. We quote once the exact part for your model is identified, and nothing goes ahead until you approve. Part availability for your model affects how long it takes, and we'll keep you updated.

Brands we commonly see

Lenovo, Dell, HP, ASUS, Acer, Toshiba, Microsoft Surface, Samsung and MSI, among others. See our brands we repair page. For MacBooks, see MacBook & iMac repairs.

How the repair works

1. Diagnose — we confirm whether the screen is really the fault.
2. Quote — we identify the exact part and give you a price.
3. Approve — nothing happens until you say yes.
4. Repair — we fit the new screen.
5. Test — we check brightness, colour, touch (if fitted) and the hinge area.
6. Collect — pick it up from the workshop.

What to bring

• Your charger, so we can test it powered.
• Your password or PIN for testing — or we can test with you present.
• A stylus, if you use one with a touchscreen.
• If the laptop still works on an external monitor, back up your files first.

Repair or replace?

If the laptop is otherwise healthy, replacing the screen is usually good value. If it's older, slow, and the screen is an expensive assembly, a refurbished laptop might be the better spend. Either way, if you need files off the old laptop, we can help with data recovery and transfer.