Lcd screen is damaged (smeary and doesn't clean). Maybe caused by fingers of young children. Looks like simple two screw replacement.Is replacing this feasible? Is so where do I find replacement parts.

You should the installation instructions with the new lcd screen

Replacing a damaged laptop LCD screen can bring your laptop back to life.

You'll be able to access files you thought were lost and use the laptop just as you did before. And it's not as difficult as you might think.

Turn off the power, unplug the battery and all cables.

Eject the installed battery if you have one.

This will protect you against electric shock.

Find the small, round rubber screw covers and pry them off.

This will expose the small screws holding the LCD screen frame in place.

Depending on your laptop, these covers might be made of some other type of material.

Remove the frame by gently prying.

Locate the LCD screen's cable and power supply cords. Unplug them and remove any tape holding the screen in place.

Check the identify of the manufacturer on the back or side of the screen.

It may be different than your computer's manufacturer.

Since these screens look so similar, make sure you order an LCD screen that matches your manufacturer's model number, or else the new screen will not fit.

Plug in the new LCD screen, replace any tape holding the screen in place and replace the frame.

Don't pinch any wires as you press the frame back into place.

Screw the frame down and switch on the power to see if it works.

If it does, go ahead and replace the screw covers.

If it doesn't, remove the battery, the screws and the frame.

Check your connections.

If it still doesn't work, call your parts supplier and ask for assistance in getting another replacement LCD screen.

Hope this helps

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Simple. Check out the youtube video. Basically all screens are about the same as far as taking them apart. There will be rubber bumpers on the plastic strip that is around the screen to remove and then the screws will be exposed. Remove the screws, remove the plastic strip by prying it off with a little force from you fingers. Then remove the screws that hold the lcd screen to the bracket. Be mindful of the cable that is behind the lcd screen that you will have to remove and be mindful of the lcd inverter at the bottom of the screen that will have a cable in it from the screen. Some later models use what is called LED instead of LCD screens and they don't have lcd inverters.

Youtube video link is below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7vSFvHphxM

Looks like you can do it yourself by purchasing a lcd screen on ebay brand new for $66.00 You can go to Acer's website and get your exact screen model (it probably doesn't matter, but if you want to get the exact same then just the model by using your serial number to get the original specifications). Or you can take the lcd screen apart and get the model off the back of the lcd screen.

Get online and got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "Acer Support" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before Support). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operating system when requested. Look for a place to enter your serial number for specifications. You might have to start with the Warranty area to find it.

To take the lcd screen apart is fairly simple. You would start by removing the plastic or rubber bumpers that are located on the plastic strip that goes around the lcd screen. Remove them with a real small flat head screw driver or an pin and then you will see the screws that hold it in place. remove the screws, remove the plastic strip by prying it apart with a little force and it will snap out. Then start removing the screws that hold the lcd screen to the brackets on the sides. Once you remove them, tilt the lcd screen forward and the screen will fall out into your hand. Use your hand to catch it because you don't want it to fall down on the keyboard or fall out too far because there is a cable on the back of it that you don't want to damage. You can remove the cable from the back of the lcd. Sometimes it might be secured with a piece of tape, so remove the tape to remove the cable.

If the lcd does not come out once you remove the screws from the side brackets then you might have to remove screws from the 4 corners that is holding it.

Below are some links to the screens.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACER-ASPIRE-5738G-744G50MN-15-6-LED-LCD-Screen-left-connector-/110788395603?pt=US_Laptop_Screens_LCD_Panels&hash=item19cb80c253

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACER-ASPIRE-5738G-744G50MN-15-6-LED-LCD-Screen-left-connector-/110788395603?pt=US_Laptop_Screens_LCD_Panels&hash=item19cb80c253

Suggest you replace the LCD screen, pearlboslem. It is damaged.

If you post the Acer Aspire model number, I can find replacement LCD screens for your perusal, and should be able to find a Service Manual. (Free)
I will also guide you step by step the best I can.

This is on the Bottom of the laptop in a white Service Tag.

If you have never replaced an LCD screen in a laptop, the task may look daunting.
I assure you it isn't.

Generally the plastic strip that is above the Keyboard, and below the LCD screen, is removed.
Usually the Power On button, and LED indicator lights are in this plastic strip.
Different manufacturers have different names for this strip of plastic.
LED Cover, Power Button Cover, etc.

With a lot of Acer laptops the LCD screen can simply be accessed by removing the Display Bezel, and the plastic strip does not have to be removed.
(Some laptops do not have a plastic strip)

In the front of the LCD screen, and surrounding the LCD screen, is a thin plastic frame.
This is the Display Bezel.

Most display bezel's have rubber screw covers, going around the front of the bezel.
These are gently picked off with a computer pick, or suitable tool.
They have a type of rubber cement on them, and if careful, they can be reused.
(Stuck back into place)

The screws are just Philips head screws. Once removed the Bezel is slightly flexed, and popped off.

{The outside edges of the Bezel have tabs. Plastic protrusions formed out of the Bezel itself.
These tabs mate up with mating tabs in the Display Cover. The top cover of the laptop.

The tips of the fingers are put on an inside/middle edge of the Bezel, and used to gently ease this inside edge up a little. (Care is used so that fingernails do not touch/scratch the LCD screen)

With the inside/middle edge brought up enough to insert a second finger, the second finger slides down, and eases up on the inside edge again.

The tabs will start popping loose. The procedure is to keep moving along the inside edge with your finger tips, and keep popping the tabs loose. Once you are 1/2 way around, or so, the Bezel will pop free.

Some bezels do not have screws. The Bezel is flexed as above, so it is distorted, and the tabs pop free }

Once the Bezel is removed you are looking at the LCD screen, and how it is fastened to the Display Cover.

The LCD screen is an assembly. It is composed of layers. The layers are held in place by a screen frame. A thin metal frame that resembles a picture frame.

Usually on the left, and right side of the screen frame are metal brackets.
These are attached to the screen frame with two to four screws.
The screws are removed, and the LCD screen assembly is almost ready for removal.
There are cables (Wires) that have to be removed from the LCD screen, the Inverter at the bottom of the LCD screen, and maybe wireless antenna wires.

This gives you an idea on replacing an Acer LCD screen. Different models are shown.
Along with a pictorial guide, I may be able to find a Service Manual also,

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/category/1-acer-laptops/

At the end of every article for each laptop model, you will see in red -
Read the rest of the entry
Click on this for the full article on that model of laptop.

You can click on each photo shown to enlarge it.

Just to show you how relatively easy it is to replace an LCD screen, in an Acer laptop.

Post the Model Number, and I'll give you more exacting information.

Regards,
joecoolvette

If your phone turns on and the display will not come on, then it means there is a problem somewhere. If the screen looks damaged, then it means the screen is bad and need to be replaced, but if the screen does not look damaged, then it means the flex of the phone is bad.
The flex is the ribbon that connects the screen to the main panel of the phone. If it is bad, then the solution is to replace it with a new flex. But if the screen looks damaged, then you need to replace the screen with a new one.
To replace the screen is simple but technical, so you will need professional hands in handling this, if you do not feel comfortable doing this yourself, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery, back cover and your memory card.
2. Now remove the front cover by running your fingernail around the join.
3. Remove the six screws you can see.
4. Now lift the circuit board from the chassis of the phone.
5. Turn the circuit board over. You now need to remove the small metal box, indicated by the screwdriver, which covers the connector from the LCD screen. Pry it away with your fingernail.
6. You should now have this metal part removed allowing access to the ribbon connector(if you are replacing only the ribbon connector, that is it)
7. Turn the circuit board over again and lift the metal frame, which holds the LCD screen, away from the phone, allowing you to unplug the connector. It attaches like a plug and socket. Simply lift it upwards to unplug it.
8. You should now have the metal frame and LCD screen removed.
9. Now lever apart the edges of the metal frame to release the LCD. You can now replace the LCD screen with new. Reverse the whole procedure for reassembly.

Hope this helped.

If it is a smeary screen, use a mild solution of washing up liquid and clean water on a clean cotton cloth.
That will remove any grease or finger marks without scratching the surface.

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Remove three screw seals from the top and two seals from the bottom of the LCD mask.
Remove LCD mask securing screws.

Start removing the LCD screen mask with your fingers. Place your fingers between the mask and the screen and release plastic latches.

To release plastic latches on the side you can use a guitar pick. Do not use a screwdriver or you can damage the screen.

After all latches are released, you can remove the LCD screen mask.

Hi,
Your kids have just damaged the screen and that needs to be replaced, the black ink like substance is the liquid crystal which has run, there is now way of repairing that kind of damage apart from replacing the screen. Its doubtful that there is any other damage as you have said in your post that the machine still works fine, i would however check the screen bezel (plastic screen surround) for any cracks that may have developed by slamming it shut.




Regards.

The inner glass plate inside the screen is broken. The glass inside of these is very thin. I think it is only a few millimeters thick at the most.

The complete screen must be replaced to fix the fault. It will probably be cheaper for you to buy a new monitor rather than replace the screen!

Jerry G.