Laptop Screen Replacement Cost: Is It Worth Fixing?

Fixes to try (easiest first)

1. Make sure it's the screen

   If an external monitor shows the same problem, it's the graphics side, not the screen, so a new screen won't fix it. [1]

2. Run the built-in LCD test

   On Dell laptops: turn off, hold D and press power. Problems during the test point to the LCD; a clean test points to software or the graphics card. [1]

3. Check your warranty or protection plan

   Check what your manufacturer's warranty covers before paying. For example, MacBooks with AppleCare+ have a fixed screen-damage fee of $49–$99 plus tax. [2]

4. Compare the quote with a replacement

   Use our repair-or-replace calculator with your quote and the price of a similar laptop. [1]

Is it worth fixing?

A screen replacement is only worth it if the screen is really the fault. Rule out drivers and settings, use any warranty, and get a written quote before deciding.

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What could help

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• 15.6-inch portable monitor (cocopar, 1080p, USB-C and HDMI): If the laptop screen is broken but the laptop works, a separate screen can cost less than a screen repair and lets you keep using it.