Cracked glass, a dead black screen, colored lines, or a backlight so dim you can barely read? You need a laptop screen replacement. Here is the part most people do not know: a damaged laptop screen cannot be patched or fixed. The fix is always a new panel, and the new panel must match your exact model. We stock and source the right screens for HP, Dell, Lenovo, MacBook, Chromebook, and every other brand, install them with care, and have most laptops back the same day. Free quote first.
This surprises a lot of people, so let us say it plainly. A laptop screen is one sealed panel. When it cracks, goes dark, or grows lines, there is nothing inside it to fix. The honest and only fix is to replace the whole panel with a new one.
🖥️ Why a screen cannot be patched. The display panel is a thin sealed sandwich of glass and picture layers built as one piece in a factory. When any layer breaks, the panel is done. No glue, no resin, no trick repairs it. That is not bad news though: a replacement panel is a normal, affordable part, and swapping it makes your laptop look brand new. The skill is in matching the exact right panel and fitting it without harming the lid or cables, and that is what we do every day.
A laptop screen replacement is the fix for more than just cracks. If your laptop has any of these problems, the panel needs replacing. The rest of your laptop is almost always fine.
The most common reason. If you just cracked it and are wondering whether it will spread or if you can keep using it, read our cracked laptop screen guide first. When you are ready to fix it, the answer is a new panel, and that is this service.
The laptop is on, you can hear it working, but the screen shows nothing. If an external monitor works, the panel or its cable has failed and a replacement brings it back.
Vertical or horizontal lines, dead pixels (tiny dots that stay black or stuck on one color), or a flickering picture mean the panel is failing inside.
You can barely see the picture, or only see it with a flashlight held to the screen. The backlight inside the panel has died, and on modern screens that means a new panel.
Here is the trap that catches do-it-yourself buyers: laptop screens are not one-size-fits-all. The replacement panel must match your exact model in several ways, and a wrong panel will not fit or will not work right.
The size in inches, the resolution (how sharp the picture is), the connector type on the back, the finish (matte or glossy), and whether it is touch or non-touch. Two laptops that look the same can need different panels. We look up your exact model and match the correct panel, with the fit guaranteed.
People order a replacement screen online, wait a week, open the laptop, and find the connector does not match or the resolution is wrong. Now they have a part they cannot return easily and a laptop still broken. Our quote includes the exact right panel, so that never happens.
On many models we can install a brighter or sharper panel than the original, or swap a glossy screen for a matte one that fights glare. Ask at the quote and we will tell you what your model supports.
MacBook Pro and MacBook Air screens are the premium tier of laptop displays, and we replace those too. Apple builds the screen into a thin lid assembly, which makes the job more involved than a standard laptop, and the panels cost more.
Cracked MacBook Pro screens and dim or dead MacBook Air displays are common jobs for us. We source quality assemblies that match your exact MacBook model and year, and we install them with the care these machines deserve. The price depends on the model and year, so bring it in or call for a free quote.
Because MacBooks hold their value, a screen replacement is nearly always worth it. A working MacBook with a new screen is worth far more than a broken one, and far less than buying new.
Chromebooks crack too, especially school and kids' machines. We replace Chromebook screens, and we will also give you the honest math, because some Chromebooks cost so little that the answer needs a quick think.
Chromebook panels are usually the most affordable screens we install. For most Chromebooks, a screen replacement costs well under half the price of a new one, so the fix makes sense. For the very cheapest models, we will tell you at the free quote if replacement is not worth it. No pressure either way.
We match and install screens for all major brands. Here are the ones we see most.
HP, or Hewlett Packard as many still call it, is our most common screen job. HP Pavilion, HP Envy, and the HP x360 touch models all have different panels, and we match each one exactly. The x360 and other touch models use a touch layer that must be matched too.
Dell laptop screens, including Inspiron and Latitude, and Lenovo screens, including the fold-back Lenovo Yoga touch models, are everyday jobs. We stock common panels for both brands for same-day service.
We also replace screens on Asus, Acer, Toshiba, MSI, Samsung, and Microsoft Surface laptops. Whatever brand you have, we can match the panel. If your brand is not listed, just ask.
The price depends on your panel type: standard, touch, or high-end. The quote is free and you approve before any work. Here is what we charge, including the panel and the install.
| Screen Type | What It Covers | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Free quote | Exact panel match and firm price for your model | $0 |
| Standard laptop screen (non-touch) | Basic panel, most laptops and Chromebooks | $99 to $179 |
| Touch screen laptop | Full touch assembly (x360, Yoga, and other touch models) | $149 to $279 |
| High-end or OLED laptop screen | Premium, gaming, and MacBook-class panels | $199 to $349 |
| MacBook Pro / Air display assembly | Model and year dependent | Quoted by model |
For the exact price on your laptop, call (703) 594-9339 or bring it in for a free quote.
A touch screen includes the digitizer, the layer that senses your finger, so the part costs more. High-end panels have sharper resolution and better color. Either way, the replacement costs far less than a new laptop.
Almost always replace the screen. The screen is one part; if the rest of your laptop runs fine, a new panel for under $350 beats spending many hundreds on a new machine, and you keep all your files and programs. We tell you honestly if your laptop is too old to be worth it.
Some people can, on some laptops. Here is the honest picture before you order a panel online.
First, buying the right panel, which trips up most people, as covered above. Second, the fit: prying the bezel (the frame around the screen) without cracking it, and connecting the delicate video cable without bending pins. Touch models and MacBooks are harder still.
If you are handy and your model is simple, a careful DIY can work. If you want it done right the first time with a guaranteed-fit panel and a warranty, our install is fast and most are done the same day. The free quote costs nothing either way.
We stock the most common HP, Dell, and Lenovo panels, so many replacements happen while you wait or the same day.
How much does it cost to replace a laptop screen?
A standard non-touch panel runs $99 to $179 installed. Touch screens run $149 to $279 because of the digitizer layer. High-end and OLED panels run $199 to $349. MacBook displays are quoted by model and year. The quote is always free and the price is firm before we start.
Can a laptop screen be repaired instead of replaced?
No, and anyone who says otherwise is not being straight with you. The screen is one sealed panel, and when it cracks or fails, nothing inside it can be fixed. The only real fix is a new matched panel. The good news is that replacement is routine, affordable, and makes the laptop look new.
How long does a laptop screen replacement take?
If we have your panel in stock, about 1 to 2 hours for a standard screen and 2 to 3 hours for a touch model, so most are done the same day. If we need to order your exact panel, it adds 1 to 3 days, and we tell you up front.
Will any replacement screen fit my laptop?
No, and this is the biggest DIY trap. The panel must match your exact model in size, resolution, connector, finish, and touch or non-touch. Two similar-looking laptops can need different panels. We match the exact panel for your model with the fit guaranteed.
Do you replace MacBook screens?
Yes. MacBook Pro and MacBook Air display assemblies, matched to your exact model and year. MacBook screens are built into the lid, so the job is more involved and quoted by model. Because MacBooks hold value, the replacement is almost always worth it.
Is it worth replacing a Chromebook screen?
Usually yes. Chromebook panels are the most affordable we install, and for most models the replacement costs well under half the price of a new Chromebook. For the very cheapest models we give you the honest math at the free quote and let you decide.
My screen is black but the laptop is running. Do I need a new screen?
Probably, but we confirm first. If an external monitor shows a picture, the panel or its cable has failed, and a replacement fixes it. We test which one it is at the free quote so you only pay for the right part.
Should I replace the screen or buy a new laptop?
Almost always replace the screen. It is one part, and if the rest of the laptop runs well, a new panel costs far less than a new machine and keeps all your files. If your laptop is very old or has other problems, we tell you honestly at the free quote.
Do not gamble on a wrong panel or live with a broken display. Our laptop screen replacement service matches the exact panel for your model, on every brand including HP, Dell, Lenovo, MacBook, and Chromebook, with most jobs done the same day. For monitors, all-in-ones, and iMacs, see our computer screen repair service. Call (703) 594-9339, get a free quote, or send us your laptop model via contact today. 30-day warranty on every replacement. Trusted by 443+ reviewers since 2013.
