20/07/2013
Finding LCD Screen Part Numbers and Specifications:
So you have determined that your Dell laptop needs a new screen. Now what? The first thing you should be aware of is for every model of laptop there are, in many cases, multiple screen types, multiple screen manufactures, and therefore multiple screens that are compatible.
The first step to finding a replacement screen is figuring out the type of screen you currently have. You can do that a couple of different ways:
Manually Finding the Part Number on Your LCD Screen
The most reliable way, physically remove the screen from the laptop and find the part number on the back of the screen. This may be viewed as a daunting task to many but, there are a ton of online resources explaining, step-by-step, how to remove laptop screen including our very own DIY manuals.When the screen is removed, there will be a part number on the back. With a simple Google search, you can usually find out the screen specs. When searching for a replacement screen, occasionally you may find your screen is out of stock or no longer being made. If that’s the case you can use the screen specs to determine if a screen is a compatible replacement.