Quick answer: A cracked, flickering, or black laptop screen can usually be repaired by replacing the screen. First check whether the laptop itself still works by connecting an external monitor. If the picture shows up there, the screen is the problem, and CellFixt in Houston can replace it.
How do I tell if it's the screen or something else?
Plug the laptop into an external monitor or TV. If you get a normal picture there, the laptop is running and the built-in screen or its connection is the problem. If there's no picture on either, the issue is deeper.
What if the screen is black but the laptop is on?
Shine a flashlight at an angle across the screen. If you can faintly see the desktop, the display is working but the backlight has failed, and the repair is on the backlight side.
What are the common laptop screen problems?
- Cracked glass or spiderwebbing: usually from a drop or pressure on a closed lid
- Vertical or horizontal lines: display or cable damage
- Flickering: a loose display cable or failing panel
- Dim picture: backlight problems
Can I keep using a cracked laptop screen?
A small crack may work for a while, but it tends to spread, and pressing on it can worsen the damage. Replace it before the display stops responding.
What do you repair?
We repair Windows laptops and MacBooks. See our laptop and MacBook repair in Houston page for what we handle, and call to confirm parts for your model.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a laptop?
If the rest of the laptop works well, a screen repair is usually better value than a new machine.
Do you diagnose first?
Yes, and diagnostics are free.
Is there a warranty?
Yes: 90 days on aftermarket parts, or one year with OEM parts.
Find us
CellFixt Phone Repair, 12020 FM 1960 Rd W, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77065. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Call 832-604-6514. We serve 77064, 77065, and 77070, plus Jersey Village and Cypress.