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Question

Cannot find a way to remove my laptop screen

Jun 8, 2019 12:52PM PDT

I have a relatively new laptop, an HP Pavilion 15-CS0053CL with a cracked screen. I have successfully removed the front plastic bezel, but can't find a way to actually remove the screen. The only screws at the top hold the metal frame in place, but none for the screen. I can create a gap at the top of the screen with my screwdriver, but it's being held in somewhere at the corners and sides I think. I attached a YouTube video (blurriness improves as the video goes on). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks all. Happy

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About some models and your research.
Jun 8, 2019 1:12PM PDT
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Re: About some models and your research
Jun 8, 2019 1:39PM PDT

Yes, I've watched multiple videos about HP 15's. None of them look like my screen. I've replaced screens before, and they're always straightforward. The screws tend to hold them in place, or the frame holds them and the frame can be lowered with screws on the side. With this laptop, I don't see screws anywhere to remove the screen. Thanks for your reply.

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Then you'll need a service manual.
Jun 8, 2019 3:19PM PDT

Some, not many laptops have you replace the entire top lid as it's a glue job which is a cost cutting move.

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"That screw is for the metal, not the screen itself"
Jun 9, 2019 11:00AM PDT

I'd remove the visible screws next.

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Same Issue
Jul 24, 2019 7:25PM PDT

Have you found any solutions to this issue. I see absolutely nothing holding the screen in place yet it's obvious something has it anchored. Hope you still respond to this.

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Got it figured out. Made a YouTube video showing it.
Jul 26, 2019 12:25PM PDT

I was messing with this for a week off and on wondering why I couldn't figure this out. Made a video to contribute. https://youtu.be/Y6L35LLcKHs

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Excellent work.
Jul 26, 2019 6:33PM PDT

Thank you for sharing.

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go to the repair shop
Jul 26, 2019 8:13PM PDT

I suggest you go to the repair shop or ask a friend who is proficient in the computer.

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Update: Solved
Jul 27, 2019 5:38AM PDT

I did end up getting this fixed myself a month or so ago. As "99pcrepair" mentioned, it's all in removing the adhesive behind the screen. A heat gun (or possibly a hair dryer) back and forth, pulling the screen bit by bit (so as not to damage the frame) ended up doing the trick. It's a super cheap way to put a screen on, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing this more often as laptops become thinner and thinner. Thanks for the video and everyone's comments!