These instructions will help you to replace the LCD screen and the screen inverter on a Toshiba Satellite P205 series laptops.
Removing the display bezel can be a little bit tricky on this model because of its shape. Start removing the bezel from the top. After all latches on the top and both sides of the bezel had been disengaged, you can move to the bottom part of the bezel as it shown on the picture 5. Take your time. This is one of them most difficult display bezels to remove. When you install the bezel back on the display panel, pay attention to wireless antenna cables running on both sides of the screen. Do not pinch cables. Removing and installing the bezel is the hardest part in this disassembly.
Removing and replacing the LCD screen and the screen inverter will not be much different then replacing these parts on any other Toshiba laptop.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I have one of these, the screen goes blank when I move it away from me, and comes back when I swivel it towards me.
I assume its a cable either loose or kinked, can I just replace the cable, or do I have to replace the whole display?
Toshiba wants $400+!!
Thanks!
July 10th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
pussfeller,
Yes, you can replace the cable without replacing the whole display assembly.
If you give me the laptop model number (it’s on the same sticker with the serial number) I can find the video cable part number, so you can search for the replacement cable.
July 11th, 2008 at 7:00 am
Hi, thanks for writing back.
The model number is P205-S6237.
I guess the way to proceed is to take off the display, and check the connections are firm, and then jiggle the cord to see if that causes the same problem.
I doubt it is the hinge switch, since, if that were somehow off alignment, it would be going to sleep, not blanking the display.
July 11th, 2008 at 7:40 am
pussfeller,
Here’s the video cable part number: K000047750
August 8th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Thanks mate, going to order it now
August 19th, 2008 at 3:04 am
my toshiba satellite p205d-s7802 17 inch wxga+ screen cracked. Can you walk me through the entire removal and replacement procedure ( with pictures)
November 17th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
My Toshiba Satellite P205D-S7438 screen is hanging off one of its hinges. The wire is still there but the screen won’t turn on. Is this easily fixable? Thanks, Linda