Removing LCD screen, video cable and inverter from a Satellite A105 laptop
Here are instructions for getting inside the display assembly on a Toshiba Satellite A105 laptop. You can use this instructions for removing and replacing the LCD screen, video cable or screen inverter.
If you are only replacing the inverter board, you don’t have to remove the screen. The inverter board is located right under the screen and is secured to the screen cover by one screw. Just remove the screen mask as it shown on the step 6 and then remove the inverter.
If you are replacing the video cable, you’ll have to remove the LCD screen and also remove the keyboard strip. The video cable connector on the motherboard is located right under the keyboard strip.
Related article: Why LCD screen on my Toshiba Satellite A105 laptop turns gray?
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July 2nd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I have a Satellite A105-S2101, Model Number PSAA5U-01300O. The screen image rolls and flickers. I have have to rotate the screen from the closed position (0 Deg)to the totally opened position(180 Deg). It is getting harder and harder to get the image to settle down. I’m guessing this is a video cable issue. How do I get a replacement one?
June 4th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
great write up and pics! i just replaced my crack lcd screen and wanted to leave a couple of comments.
step 6: don’t need to remove that screw as i didn’t need to replace the fl inverter board
step 8: actually, there are 4 smaller screws holding the screen to the hinges on each side. i suggest getting a eyeglass repair tool and take your time as i stripped one using an exacto-blade and had to drill it out so i can use the eyeglass tool.
otherwise, fairly straight-forward and simple. i actually found a cheaper screen after i already bought mine on ebay for roughly $60. having it serviced would’ve cost me over $400!
thanks and happy computing!
May 18th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Thanks for pointing me to that thread. It seems it is exactly what I need. As the procedure seems quite difficult and risky, I decided that I can live with that one spot near the corner for now. I’ll reconsider if it gets worse.
Thanks for all your answers.
May 18th, 2009 at 9:14 am
umiki,
It’s possible but not easy. Take a look at this LCD disassembly guide. If you doing it without any experience, most likely you’ll damage the screen.
May 18th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Thanks for your reply! So there is no easy way. I thought that I should not take it apart (on the disassembly pics, it did not look as it was possible). My personal experience about the removal of dust from sensitive parts is that I either end up with more dust (plus particles, fingerprints etc.) or it takes ridicolusly long time.
May 17th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
umiki,
Yes, it’s possible that you got a piece dirt inside the laptop. How it gets in there? I don’t know but it happens.
In order to remove it you’ll have to disassemble the LCD screen and I would strongly suggest not to do so. You can damage the screen. Just use it as is.
May 17th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Hello,
I have a Toshiba A100 (which looks very similar to the A105 on the pics). It is about two and a half years old. A few days ago I noticed a dark spot near one corner. It is about 5 pixels, but it does not end on pixel boundary and by looking at it, it seems that it is behind the pixels. I guess it could be dust between the light source and the panel. Is that possible? Is there a way to remove it?