screen not working on my laptop

Is it worth getting it repaired or are these just junk once that happens, using it plugged into the TV at the moment.
A right PITA.

 

Depends on the age of the device ? and what make, model and cpu it has ?
If its powerful one a repair might be worth it, you could ask some local pc repair shops for a quote.

Alternatively, you can pick up some decent new 19 or 21" free standing monitors for under £70 instead of the TV and use it more as a desktop ..?

 

I've got a pretty good monitor I could set it up with but I really want something I can move from room to room.
I might consider getting a cheap one just for internet use and then set this one up with the monitor.

 

Hi FC, Acer.
Packard bell Easynote TE69KB if that means anything?

Was using it and the screen just went black, I thought it was the heat but its still not working.

 

OK thanks FC.

I might just take the back off sometime and see if there is anything obvious

If not I might have a look around to see what local pc repairs have to say.

 

Before you attempt a repair, diy or trader, make sure you have backed up all your data/pics etc and taken a system backup if needed, so if your Hard Disc gets clobbered you do not loose it all.

There are Ytubes showing how to diy replace the screen if you are that way inclined -
Not rocket science, you just have to be methodical and careful of not damaging the plastics, partic the ones that are just clipped together

 

IPS panel?

Is that a new screen?

 

Thanks @ricky101

 

Seems you can get the display screens / IPS panels for around £30 online, but as the link shows you need to see what connector is used and confirm the exact model details.
PACKARD BELL EASYNOTE TE69KB-12504G50Mnsk Laptop 15.6" LCD Screen Panel | eBay

As @Fat Controller has mentioned the flexible connector from the motherboard to the screen is the most likely culprit, it was loose on our old Toshiba causing all sorts of display problems.

 

yes Woo, its working now but hooked up to a monitor