Removing LCD screen and inverter board from Toshiba Satellite A300 A305
Here’s how you can remove the LCD screen and inverter board from Toshiba Satellite A300 and A305 laptops. Both models are very similar.
Unfortunately, the screen and inverter removal procedure is not as simple on many other Toshiba models. In Satellite A300/A305 it’s very hard to remove the screen bezel unless you remove the top cover first and because of that the disassembly process will have two parts.
In the first part (disassembly steps 1-8) I will be removing the top cover assembly.
In the second part (steps 6-19) I explain how to open up the display panel and remove the LCD screen with inverter board. Both the LCD screen and inverter board are very fragile parts and have to be handled very carefully. Do not touch the LCD circuit board. Make sure not to bent the inverter board while disconnecting it from the laptop.
If after the repair the LCD screen doesn’t light up or there is no image on the screen, check the video cable. Make sure all connectors are plugged correctly.
In the previous post I explained the motherboard removal procedure.
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January 11th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
this is where i am stuck how do i “unlock the connector…[and] pull the cable”?
STEP 5
Carefully lift up the keyboard so you can access the cable.
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the motherboard.
First – unlock the connector.
Second – pull the cable and remove the keyboard.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
i do not understand how to remove the keyboard cable or the other three under the keyboard. please help me
January 8th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Hi
I have a Toshiba A300 unfortunately the dvd writer doesn’t work anymore, the circular piece that holds the dvd in place has broken off. Any tips on how to take it out and put the new one in? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Hi,
I have a toshiba A305, the display suddenly went blurred (it is very hard to read the text). I tried the VGA output and it is OK. Which could have cause the problem, the LCD or the inverter?
December 28th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I followed these steps to replace LCD on an A305. The computer works great for a while but then will just go white. It works on an external monitor just fine. Any ideas?
November 10th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Nice job. A coworker asked me to replace the screen on her laptop. I had never done one before. The instructions that came with the replacement panel were inadequate and didn’t even go into removing the top cover to access the lower screws on the bezel.
Using the photos and instructions on this website I was able to successfully replace the screen and the laptop works fine, now.
October 16th, 2009 at 8:21 am
hi ya,
i need to replace the screen in my laptop so i searched on ebay.. but I’ve found loads of screens with different codes like 15L or 1SR.. what’s the difference between them? can I just buy any or is it important which one i choose? ta..
October 14th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
thank you very much cj…
October 14th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
That means you don’t need a new inverter.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
thanks cj.. the screen still lights up.. its just there’s a dark line thing inside that looks like a crack.. but the other part of the screen that doesnt hav that line still lights up.. tnx
October 14th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
nigz,
Most likely not.
If the broken screen still lights up when the laptop is turned on, you don’t need the inverter board.
Even if the screen remains black, the inverter still could be OK. It’s possible that the broken screen is dark because the backlight lamp inside the screen is broken.
Order just the screen for now.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
hi.. i accidentaly step on my Toshiba Satellite A305 laptop and broke the lcd screen.. i know i have to buy a lcd sreen replacemnt.. but do i also have to replace the inverter.. thanx..
October 6th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Hello, Friends! I am from Russia. I need your help. I need a Datasheet of Loptop.
Toshiba Satellite A300-1ec and Toshiba Satellite A300d.
Please, help me.
My E-mail: Mr_Alexandr AT tut.by
Thanks!
September 20th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
pcmemoirs,
I assume you soldered the power jack correctly and the motherboard gets power from the adapter.
First of all, check RAM modules. Make sure they are seated correctly.
In order to get video on the external monitor all you need is: motherboard, RAM and CPU.
September 20th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Hi, I just resoldered the DC jack on an Acer Travelmate 2200. After I assembled the laptop, there is no picture at all. External monitor shows nothing as well. What do you think I can do? (It’s slightly off topic – sorry). Thanks
July 22nd, 2009 at 9:53 am
I am having alot of difficulty trying to remove the top cover after I removed the keyboard, disconnected the cables and took out the one screw. It wont budge. Any advice?
July 15th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Poul,
Make sure the video cable is plugged in correctly. Try reconnecting the cable.
July 15th, 2009 at 3:15 am
Thanks for this website. Just replaced LCD on A300.
Only gets white screen. Any Ideas ??
Thanks
June 18th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Thanks for the help. it saved me a lot of time fixing one of my clients laptops.
June 11th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I know. That’s why I recommend removing the top cover. Without removing the top cover it will be very very hard.
Good luck!
June 11th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Thanks cj2600. I got it.
None of the other Toshibas were this tough.
June 11th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Barb,
Thy this. Instead of trying to budge the cover, insert a small flat head screwdriver under the cover and pull it towards yourself. I know that it’s not easy but I cannot explain how to remove the cover. You have to feel that.
June 11th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Yes. The keyboard and top cover are gone. I’ve removed all of the screws and unsnapped the screen bezel all the way around the screen. I am just not getting the “hinge cover” to budge.
June 11th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Barb,
Did you remove the top cover before removing the screen bezel?
June 11th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I’m stuck on step 13. The bottom part of the screen bezel that looks like the top of the hinge wont budge. It is an a305-s6872.
Any tips or futher explanation?
May 20th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Melva,
Is it? There is a link in the FIRST sentence. If you follow the link, you’ll find the guide. Take a look at the guide and let me know if it’s still helpless.
May 19th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
didn’t see the steps for remove the lcd screen.
that’s helpless
May 12th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
John,
You can use the following parts.
LCD screen: V000120050, V000120060, V000120070, V000120080.
Inverter board: V000120220, V000120230.
Google part number or search them on eBay. It’s up to you.
By the way, if you still can see the image, most likely it’s bad inverter. Try replacing the inverter first.
May 12th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
My Satellite A305 has faulty video. The screen is so dark that I can barely see the image.
I know it’s bad inverter or backligth. Do you know part numbers for the inverter and screen so I can find a replacment?
My laptop is Satellite A305-S6905. Model number: PSAG8U-04001W.
Thanks.
May 8th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
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