HP Laptop Screen Repair Guide: What to Expect Before You Start

This HP got smacked and cracked, and like a lot of HP laptops, the repair is straightforward but not always fun. If you’ve ever opened one up, you know what I mean, they don’t exactly have the cleanest or prettiest internal layout.

Inside the HP

Once you remove the back cover, the first thing you should always do is disconnect the battery. This keeps the repair safe and prevents any short circuits. HP’s design isn’t too complicated, but the inside can feel a little cramped and messy compared to other brands.

Removing the Screen

The screen itself comes off with some heat and a little prying tool action with my boy “Jimmy.” But here’s where you need to be careful. At the bottom of the screen are two small connectors that are surprisingly easy to break if you rush. Take your time and disconnect them gently.

HP usually uses just a couple of thin glue strips on the back of the screen. The upside is that they’re pretty easy to peel off, so you won’t spend ages scraping or heating like you might with other laptops.

Installing the New Screen

Here’s the catch: replacement HP screens are not cheap. In fact, they’re often one of the more expensive parts of the repair. The good news is that installation is simple once you’ve got the new display in hand. Line it up, reconnect the cables, press it into place, and it goes back on just as easily as it came off.

Final Thoughts

HP laptops might not win any awards for internal design, but at least they’re not a nightmare to repair. If you’re careful with the connectors and willing to pay the premium for a new screen, you can get your cracked HP looking good again without too much hassle.

Why don’t HP laptops ever play hide and seek? Because they’re just too easy to crack.

See you in the next article.