The two answers above are both correct - check the laptop display by connecting it to an external monitor or even a tv with a vga or other input. If you get a display, then you just need to use it like that or get the screen replaced. I do these repairs quite often for my customers. You can find easy how to videos on youtube but be very careful if you are doing it yourself. There are very delicate cables/ribbons inside that you don't want to damage. Make careful note of where each screw comes from and use ESD wrist strap to avoid electro static discharge. ESD safe workbench should be used if accessible. I know of several other companies that offer repairs online for reasonable rates - much cheaper than your local retail outlets like Best Buy, Staples or Office Depot. Amazon, tiger direct and newegg or other online companies that sell replacement screens almost always have decent prices available, just make sure you put the exact model of you laptop/screen. Best of luck!
I agree about the external monitor bit, I was coming from the point of view not everybody has spare monitors lying around Like I, and obviously you do. Cheers MikeI agree about the external monitor bit, I was coming from the point of view not everybody has spare monitors lying around Like I, and obviously you do. Cheers Mike
Hi I would suggest taking it to an independent computer shop to see if it is worth repairing as screens are not as expensive as they were, and are usually relatively straightforward to replace. Alternatively this depends on just how badly, and in what particular way the screen has been damaged. It sounds as if the "heavy object" will have done for it, but the only real way to find out is to turn it on and see if you can see anything on the screen at all. There is a risk here as the oject may have caused sufficient damage for a short circuit which could result in further electrical, as well as the existing physical damage, to be done. If you decide to do this I suggest that you remove the battery, plug in the charger and then press the power on button whilst being ready to immediately pull the plug if you detect any thing nasty happening.
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The two answers above are both correct - check the laptop display by connecting it to an external monitor or even a tv with a vga or other input. If you get a display, then you just need to use it like that or get the screen replaced. I do these repairs quite often for my customers. You can find easy how to videos on youtube but be very careful if you are doing it yourself. There are very delicate cables/ribbons inside that you don't want to damage. Make careful note of where each screw comes from and use ESD wrist strap to avoid electro static discharge. ESD safe workbench should be used if accessible. I know of several other companies that offer repairs online for reasonable rates - much cheaper than your local retail outlets like Best Buy, Staples or Office Depot. Amazon, tiger direct and newegg or other online companies that sell replacement screens almost always have decent prices available, just make sure you put the exact model of you laptop/screen. Best of luck!
We always check laptops with broken screens on an external monitor.
If you get a picture you can continue using it, though the screen may be replaced, as my esteemed colleague has said.
I agree about the external monitor bit, I was coming from the point of view not everybody has spare monitors lying around Like I, and obviously you do. Cheers Mike
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I would suggest taking it to an independent computer shop to see if it is worth repairing as screens are not as expensive as they were, and are usually relatively straightforward to replace.
Alternatively this depends on just how badly, and in what particular way the screen has been damaged. It sounds as if the "heavy object" will have done for it, but the only real way to find out is to turn it on and see if you can see anything on the screen at all. There is a risk here as the oject may have caused sufficient damage for a short circuit which could result in further electrical, as well as the existing physical damage, to be done.
If you decide to do this I suggest that you remove the battery, plug in the charger and then press the power on button whilst being ready to immediately pull the plug if you detect any thing nasty happening.