Almost everybody has a monitor of some sort. Some have a pc while others’ monitors are embedded in a laptop. The point is in this day and age having a monitor is really common. Some people use it for gaming while some for work. However, with a monitor comes its problems. A monitor is a very fragile piece of equipment that can be broken quite easily.
One fall and a monitor screen can be easily broken. Other than that it can get damaged internally as well, like when the motherboard of the monitor stops working. If you have spent some hefty cash on your monitor and its screen is now cracked you might not want to replace it. Well lucky for you as you fix the monitor’s screen without changing it.
Before you decide to fix your monitor’s screen you need to truly understand how much damage is done.
There are two common issues that your monitor might face. It can either be cracked or defective. The difference is a cracked screen is one where physical damage has been to the screen. It could have cracks or chips and does not turn on at all. While a defective monitor screen is one where the screen turns on but not completely. There could be flickering when you turn the monitor on or there could be patches of black spots.
Both of these issues are very annoying to face. Also, another type of problem that you can face with a monitor screen is swelling. Swelling is one of the leading causes of why a screen gets damaged. It can happen due to physical impact or changes in weather conditions.
For example, if you move your monitor from a really cold room to a hot one frequently the monitor starts to swell. Swelling can cause irregular pixelation and problems with the backlight or the resolutions of the monitor.
Other than the screen there are also other components of the monitor that can get damaged that give out the effect that the screen is damaged. The motherboard of the monitor can stop working and cause the screen to black out. Other than that there can be some software problems with the monitor that can cause the same result.
So before you decide to fix your monitor’s screen you should understand how much the damage is done and where the damage is done. Once you have identified that you can now move on to fixing it.
Taking the screen to a professional
The best way you can fix a cracked screen is by buying a new screen and replacing the cracked one with it. For this I recommend you to go to a professional. There are a lot of professionals who can fix your screen and leave you satisfied. To find a professional to fix your screen you can either call your monitor company or find someone in your local area.
Once you have found someone takes the monitor to them and tells them how the monitor got damaged so they can fix it properly. Depending on the damage and the type of monitor you will be charged.
Fixing the screen at your home
If you don’t want a professional to fix the damage for any reason then you can just fix it by yourself at your home. Before you do that there are some tools that you will require.
1. A knife
2. PVC tape
3. Magnetic head screwdrivers kit
Finding the exact replacement
After you have gathered the supplies the first thing you need to do is find an exact replacement for the broken screen. The best way to find it is by searching your monitor’s model name and with that also typing in “screen”. A lot of links will be available from where you will be able to buy the screen. Choose the link which has the best price and can be trusted. Make sure to check the website’s reviews before purchasing the replacement screen.
Removing the cracked screen
After the replacement screen arrives you can now remove the old cracked one. Grab the screwdriver and unscrew all the screws on the front panel of the screen. Once unscrewed take off the plastic frame and with the help of a knife ( if needed ) remove the screen.
Installing the new screen
Now you can grab the new screen and slide it into the monitor. Then screw back the plastic frame to the monitor tightly. After that apply some tape on the sides of the screen so that just in case the new screen doesn’t fall out.
By following the simple steps above I hope you were able to fix the cracked screen without replacing your monitor.