Laptop Screen Replacement

Cracked, black, flickering or showing strange lines? Laptop screens are one of the most common things to break — and for most laptops, replacement is straightforward. Bring it in for an honest quote.

✓ Most makes covered
✓ Quote before work
✓ Honest cost-vs-value advice

Common laptop screen problems

We replace laptop screens of most major brands. Cost varies a lot by make, model and screen type — we will quote you specifically rather than giving a one-size-fits-all price.

Cracked screen

A physical crack across the screen is almost always a replacement job. Bring the laptop in and we will identify the screen and quote for the part and labour.

Black screen but laptop is running

Sometimes the laptop is on (you can hear fans, see lights) but the screen stays black. Could be the screen, the backlight, the cable or the graphics chip. We diagnose before replacing parts.

Flickering or strange lines

Flickering or random vertical/horizontal lines often mean the screen itself is on the way out. We can confirm by testing with an external monitor before recommending a replacement.

Touchscreen not responding

If a touchscreen has stopped responding but the display is fine, sometimes the digitiser layer has failed independently. We will let you know if a separate part or a full screen assembly is the right answer.

Hinges broken alongside screen

Broken hinges often appear with screen damage. We can advise on whether a hinge replacement and a screen replacement is worth doing as a combined job, or whether the laptop has reached the end of its useful life.

Newer laptop with bonded screen

Some newer ultrathin laptops have the screen bonded to the assembly, which makes replacement more expensive. We will tell you upfront if your model falls into that category.

Why choose Advantec Computing for laptop screen replacement?

Honest advice on cost vs replacement

For older laptops, a screen replacement may not be worth the money. We will tell you straight whether the spend makes sense for the value of the laptop.

Proper parts

We source quality replacement panels rather than the cheapest possible no-name. We will tell you what is going in.

Tested before you collect

Every screen replacement is tested with the laptop running before you take it home, so you know it works.

laptop screen replacement — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a laptop screen replacement cost?

It depends on the make, model and screen type. We will identify your specific screen and quote upfront — you decide whether to proceed.

How long does a screen replacement take?

Once the part has arrived, fitting is usually a same-day or next-day job. Sourcing the part can take a few days for less common models.

Is it cheaper to just buy a new laptop?

For older or low-end laptops, sometimes yes — and we will tell you so. For mid-range and higher laptops, replacement is usually far cheaper than buying a like-for-like new machine.

Will my files be safe during a screen replacement?

Yes — screen replacement does not involve the drive or your files. They stay exactly where they are.

Can you replace an iMac or MacBook screen too?

MacBook screen options depend heavily on the model. iMac displays are more complex. We will be straight about what is realistic. See our Mac repairs page for more detail.

Need laptop screen replacement in Tenterden or nearby?

Call Advantec Computing on 01580 764404 for friendly, honest advice — or bring your device to our Tenterden repair shop.