Crystal clear instructions! Thanks so much! It took me 15 minutes and I'm looking at my repaired screen as I write! One tip to future followers... Replacing the hinges at the end is easier if the laptop is closed, held vertically with hinges on top. Insert each hinge from the outside with smooth curved side going into the opening and beveled side uppermost. Gently push down till it clicks, then open laptop and push down on the screen-side of the hinge till it clicks. You may have to close the laptop and push from the back for clicks again, but this is much simpler than trying to get the hinges in from the open screen side.
Hey ratholeproductions, I watched several how-to videos on how to swap out a laptop screen on the Dell Inspiron 15-3537/3521/5537/5521 model. Yours was by far the clearest in terms of "how-to", showing the process clearly step by step. I followed it step by step to success. The guitar pick tip for getting the bezel off was really cool. I borrowed a pick from my neighbor. So, your process saved me at least $230, maybe $280, on having it fixed at a repair shop. That kind of expense would have made me want to just buy a new computer, because my Dell Inspiron is five years old, though it seems to have no other problems just now. So, Thank you for forestalling my having to spend about $500 or $600 on a new one, when all I do is check email and browse the internet and word processing. Again, my gratitude!
Thank you. The instructions on the Dell site have you taking the entire laptop apart. This worked. My model is different because I have a touch screen. There's no bezel. It's actually rubber trim going around the edge of the touchscreen. Some of mine crumbled off because the laptop is 9 years old. Be careful because there's wires connecting to the touch screen for the camera and the screen. The LCD screen has 2 tabs on top and 2 tabs on bottom with two holes on each tab. They connect to the laptop with black screws. Don't undo any silver screws! Mine connected via the inside holes of the tabs. This video shows the outside holes. The hardest part is the hinge covers. I couldn't figure it out and ended up breaking mine but I found some on eBay for $7. Be careful with the screwdriver on that because there are wires going through the hinges on both sides. But other than that it's fixed my laptop. No more pink lines and half-frozen screen. Great video!
Thanks a lot Sir, people like you prevent big companies to rip us off. 200$ here to change the screen. For something that takes 10 mins and cost 60$ tops for a new LCD. Thanks again Sir.
I appreciate that you showed what the screen looked like. My daughter's Inspiron 15 3521 is very similar looking. Also I will be using this video as my tutorial once I get a replacement screen. I watched several videos, some seemed too "forced" and others were playing it too safe by basically disassembling everything. Thank you for finding that middle ground.
Excellent video. I had a bit of trouble getting the hinge covers back in, until I figured I was putting them in upside-down. Saved me a couple hundred dollars, thank you.
I've never written a review on anything, I'd like to say thank you for uploading this video. I was able to get my pc back up and running, after my daughter broke the screen. Thank you!!!
I have one of these. My mom bought it in 2013 for $1200 because her first computer, a Dell inspiron 1545, had stopped working, and needed one for college at the time. She stopped using it after I screwed up her windows installation (I was young at the time.) I'm using it now for video editing and various other tasks.
Great instructions. Piece of cake. My guitar picks are too flimsy, so I improvised with the back side of a carpet knife to separate the bezel. Overall, very simple repair and well worth the $40 screen. Thanks for the video!
Much thanks! Had my fingers crossed when I first fired it up because I wasn't sure if it was the screen or some other issue, but it works perfectly now, woo!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Best Buy wanted to charge me $300 to replace the LCD screen. Not happening! Now I can buy the screen and do it myself.
Wow!! Even easier than the last video I watched!! Thank you so much for this video...this is my exact model and you just saved me $258 being that Dell doesn't cover this in the warranty if you purchase THEIR PRODUCT from a third party.
Thanks for the video! Quick, thorough, and to the point. Only thing is it was too dim to see the orientation of the tabs to put back in at the end, but I figured it out. My son is happy to have his laptop back.
Wow. Finally found a video that answered what I needed although not on purpose. See, my hinge works just fine. The cover is just missing. (Bought used) so seems like I don't have to open it up. I just need to get the part and snap it on. EVERY SINGLE VIDEO ADDRESSES THE THE HINGE RAIL/SCREEN AND NOT THE COVER! I guess it's too simple of a fix? I just want to be sure I can snap it on and not mess it up or have to go and ask to remove a bunch of things for it. Its also like 10$+ and only comes in pairs of two it seems so yah. Would like to confirm.
Thanks. This helped me replace my screen. I found it best to take the old one out before buying a new one to verify the PN. Some of these are not interchangeable or have 30 pin or 40 pin connectors.
Hi, I recently cracked my screen, and I just used these instructions to replace it (THANK YOU!!!). I now hear the 8 beeps upon start up. I read that this means there's a display issue. I double checked that I connected the new screen. Do you have any troubleshooting advice?
Will a non-touchscreen screen work for my touchscreen inspiron because I really don't care for the touchscreen feature I just want to replace the screen??
Do you have a video on how to change a screen that's touch screen? I have this exact laptop but it's touch screen. Is it all the same? My laptop is working but it will randomly get where your using it and the screen will shake like crazy for a bit and then stop. I think my son may have dropped it. It doesn't do it all the time though.
can u please tell me how much pin it have i mean i want order that LCD but i am not sure about the VGA cables pins can u help me i don't want to open my laptop to check only i think its 40 pins But i am not sure
I have a touch 3521 with a cracked screen which is touch. I couldn't tell if this video is for a touch screen. Is the procedure the same for a touch screen, and where can i buy one. thanks
this video is not for a touch screen, just normal. Touch screens will have a separate screen called a digitizer & usually they are both replaced at the same time. We replace screen for our clients & if you are interested you are welcome to email me at tony@genteksystems.com
That's an interesting question however My guess would be no because the laptop wasn't originally designed to facilitate a touchscreen, you could check with the manufacturer specs just to make sure though.
thank s for the vedio but i have a probleme while i m working with my lop top every little move make the image turn to black and after move fora while i get the image back plz any idea my english is not good so i m soory
can someone help me.. I have problem 1 year still i cant find solution.. i have laptop dell 3537 and cant install amd driver, just intel hd..... but i want to play better games with amd because amd is 2GB and intel hd is 1gb... when i install driver for amd i get black screen when log in to windows maybe 2 to 3 minutes is ok then black screen...i turn offf all sleep mode etc but still have some issue i made million problem solving things i found on forums and still nothing...?? does someone have same laptop and if have and dont have this problem please tell me the steps what drivers and where from you download to make mine good.. i will pay money
Hey Great video. Went to Staples they were going to charge me $369.00. Not complaining they have to make a profit to keep the doors open, i just didn't have the money to pay someone else to fix. Watching your video helped a lot and got it done in 30 minutes. I did break the tits of the 1 cover pieces that covers the hinges. Do you have any extra to sell or can you tell me were to find so I can buy one. Thanks again for the help.
Ivan Cortes Generally It's just the one type of screen you can replace. It's possible a 1080P version was created, but you would have to contact the manufacturer for sure.
ratholeproductions Basically I wanted to know whether it was a dual channel LVDS cable so I can upgrade the screen to 1080p. It's not though, I found that out myself when I opened it.
You don't need to remove the hinge tabs/covers!!! I ended up breaking the ones on the back, and the bezel came off fine without touching the ones on the front. Thanks for the bad advice!
worst screen of this laptop !!! The screen quality is pathetic in fit and finish !! Whoever designed this to lock the screen with small plastic tabs came up with the worst idea !! The screen gets pressure lines from plastic cover holding the screen !! An LED screen could have done better . A LCD screen is a design defect for this laptop !!
Crystal clear instructions! Thanks so much! It took me 15 minutes and I'm looking at my repaired screen as I write!
One tip to future followers...
Replacing the hinges at the end is easier if the laptop is closed, held vertically with hinges on top. Insert each hinge from the outside with smooth curved side going into the opening and beveled side uppermost. Gently push down till it clicks, then open laptop and push down on the screen-side of the hinge till it clicks. You may have to close the laptop and push from the back for clicks again, but this is much simpler than trying to get the hinges in from the open screen side.
Hey
ratholeproductions, I watched several how-to videos on how to swap out a laptop screen on the Dell Inspiron 15-3537/3521/5537/5521 model. Yours was by far the clearest in terms of "how-to", showing the process clearly step by step. I followed it step by step to success. The guitar pick tip for getting the bezel off was really cool. I borrowed a pick from my neighbor. So, your process saved me at least $230, maybe $280, on having it fixed at a repair shop. That kind of expense would have made me want to just buy a new computer, because my Dell Inspiron is five years old, though it seems to have no other problems just now. So, Thank you for forestalling my having to spend about $500 or $600 on a new one, when all I do is check email and browse the internet and word processing. Again, my gratitude!
Thank you. The instructions on the Dell site have you taking the entire laptop apart. This worked. My model is different because I have a touch screen. There's no bezel. It's actually rubber trim going around the edge of the touchscreen. Some of mine crumbled off because the laptop is 9 years old. Be careful because there's wires connecting to the touch screen for the camera and the screen. The LCD screen has 2 tabs on top and 2 tabs on bottom with two holes on each tab. They connect to the laptop with black screws. Don't undo any silver screws! Mine connected via the inside holes of the tabs. This video shows the outside holes. The hardest part is the hinge covers. I couldn't figure it out and ended up breaking mine but I found some on eBay for $7. Be careful with the screwdriver on that because there are wires going through the hinges on both sides. But other than that it's fixed my laptop. No more pink lines and half-frozen screen. Great video!
Thanks a lot Sir, people like you prevent big companies to rip us off. 200$ here to change the screen. For something that takes 10 mins and cost 60$ tops for a new LCD. Thanks again Sir.
I appreciate that you showed what the screen looked like. My daughter's Inspiron 15 3521 is very similar looking. Also I will be using this video as my tutorial once I get a replacement screen. I watched several videos, some seemed too "forced" and others were playing it too safe by basically disassembling everything. Thank you for finding that middle ground.
+Timothy Goodrich Job is done and everything went smoothly. Thank you.
Excellent video. I had a bit of trouble getting the hinge covers back in, until I figured I was putting them in upside-down. Saved me a couple hundred dollars, thank you.
I've never written a review on anything, I'd like to say thank you for uploading this video. I was able to get my pc back up and running, after my daughter broke the screen. Thank you!!!
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
I have one of these. My mom bought it in 2013 for $1200 because her first computer, a Dell inspiron 1545, had stopped working, and needed one for college at the time. She stopped using it after I screwed up her windows installation (I was young at the time.) I'm using it now for video editing and various other tasks.
Awesome video. Everything is step by step and it's easy to follow. I was nervous trying to fix my laptop screen but this video helped tons!
Great instructions. Piece of cake. My guitar picks are too flimsy, so I improvised with the back side of a carpet knife to separate the bezel. Overall, very simple repair and well worth the $40 screen. Thanks for the video!
Where did u buy screen for $40 ?? Mine is broken and i cant afford $100.
Much thanks! Had my fingers crossed when I first fired it up because I wasn't sure if it was the screen or some other issue, but it works perfectly now, woo!
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
Great video. Easier than other instructions I've seen on the web. A guy at work just brought me the same model laptop with a shattered LCD.
Thanks priell3
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Best Buy wanted to charge me $300 to replace the LCD screen. Not happening! Now I can buy the screen and do it myself.
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
Wow!! Even easier than the last video I watched!! Thank you so much for this video...this is my exact model and you just saved me $258 being that Dell doesn't cover this in the warranty if you purchase THEIR PRODUCT from a third party.
Hi Sherese, you are welcome!
Thanks for the video! Quick, thorough, and to the point. Only thing is it was too dim to see the orientation of the tabs to put back in at the end, but I figured it out. My son is happy to have his laptop back.
Wow. Finally found a video that answered what I needed although not on purpose.
See, my hinge works just fine. The cover is just missing. (Bought used) so seems like I don't have to open it up. I just need to get the part and snap it on.
EVERY SINGLE VIDEO ADDRESSES THE THE HINGE RAIL/SCREEN AND NOT THE COVER! I guess it's too simple of a fix? I just want to be sure I can snap it on and not mess it up or have to go and ask to remove a bunch of things for it.
Its also like 10$+ and only comes in pairs of two it seems so yah. Would like to confirm.
Thanks for the video.
I have one question - Can I replace 1080p display with this model?
Thank you so much , fitted a new screen with no problems thanks to your instructions. :)
Thanks. This helped me replace my screen. I found it best to take the old one out before buying a new one to verify the PN. Some of these are not interchangeable or have 30 pin or 40 pin connectors.
@@SlidePOV www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-15-3521-Replacement-Substitute/dp/B00FL3EJ62
Thank a lots you have save my money. I have fitted my laptop lcd own.
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
Those hinge covers are a bugger to get off! They went flying so hold on to them as you prise them out.
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
top notch video. thanks so much
Absolutely excellent video. Saved me loads of money, I'm sure. Very easy to follow. Thanks!
Thanks brother...🤘for make this video.. its worked good
On amazon there is a 30 or 40 pin screen for sale for the Inspiron 15 3521. How does a person know what pins their screen is?
Can we add 1080 p 120 fos screen in this model
LP156WH3 (TL)(SA)
Can you please provide the link for the controller board
Hello sir. I want to remove the display completely and not install the other one. What shall I do with the WLAN switches?
Do I have to put it back altogether for the LCD to kick in? Because I tried it turning it on (not altogether) and the screen is dim.
Hi, I recently cracked my screen, and I just used these instructions to replace it (THANK YOU!!!). I now hear the 8 beeps upon start up. I read that this means there's a display issue. I double checked that I connected the new screen. Do you have any troubleshooting advice?
Will a non-touchscreen screen work for my touchscreen inspiron because I really don't care for the touchscreen feature I just want to replace the screen??
Thanks!! It was difficult getting those hinges off but now I have a working screen again!!!
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
parveen sharma eBay and about $60
Amber Hudson May u please help me to find which display should i order for my del inspiron 3521 . i heard it’s two different types .
i mean i how to check how many pins socket screen is it ? This model comes with 2 different sockets.
What's a flat blade Phillips? ha ha.. (JK) Excellent video. Easy peasy! Thanks for taking the time to post it.
Do you have a video on how to change a screen that's touch screen? I have this exact laptop but it's touch screen. Is it all the same? My laptop is working but it will randomly get where your using it and the screen will shake like crazy for a bit and then stop. I think my son may have dropped it. It doesn't do it all the time though.
Hi mate, is this the same process for the touch screen versions? Thanks
Where can I order that exact screen and what's the parts number located?
can u please tell
me how much pin it have
i mean i want order that LCD
but i am not sure about the VGA cables pins
can u help me
i don't want to open my laptop to check only
i think its 40 pins But i am not sure
Great instructions, thanks a lot!
Thank u so much you save me so much time and money.
nice one saved a ton my local shop wanted 50 quid just to fit a screen (i provided the screen)
I have a touch 3521 with a cracked screen which is touch. I couldn't tell if this video is for a touch screen. Is the procedure the same for a touch screen, and where can i buy one. thanks
this video is not for a touch screen, just normal. Touch screens will have a separate screen called a digitizer & usually they are both replaced at the same time. We replace screen for our clients & if you are interested you are welcome to email me at tony@genteksystems.com
Es touch?
Is touch?
Is that 40 pin or 30 pin?
Hi! Great and helpful video! Thank you! Would I be able to apply a touchscreen as a replacement instead?
That's an interesting question however My guess would be no because the laptop wasn't originally designed to facilitate a touchscreen, you could check with the manufacturer specs just to make sure though.
thank s for the vedio
but i have a probleme
while i m working with my lop top every little move
make the image turn to black
and after move fora while i get the image back
plz any idea
my english is not good so i m soory
Thannk you.
can someone help me.. I have problem 1 year still i cant find solution.. i have laptop dell 3537 and cant install amd driver, just intel hd..... but i want to play better games with amd because amd is 2GB and intel hd is 1gb... when i install driver for amd i get black screen when log in to windows maybe 2 to 3 minutes is ok then black screen...i turn offf all sleep mode etc but still have some issue i made million problem solving things i found on forums and still nothing...?? does someone have same laptop and if have and dont have this problem please tell me the steps what drivers and where from you download to make mine good.. i will pay money
can u plz make a video about replacing the screen, but with other laptop.
like:inspiron (15r-5521), plz. and thx, godd video
Hey Great video. Went to Staples they were going to charge me $369.00. Not complaining they have to make a profit to keep the doors open, i just didn't have the money to pay someone else to fix. Watching your video helped a lot and got it done in 30 minutes. I did break the tits of the 1 cover pieces that covers the hinges. Do you have any extra to sell or can you tell me were to find so I can buy one. Thanks again for the help.
hmm, I'm not sure on those, not sure if you can buy them, sorry.
Thanks man you saved my life and a lot of $$ too
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
Awesome video! Really informational.
I have one question - can replace my Inspiron screen (1366x768) with a 1080p screen?
Ivan Cortes Generally It's just the one type of screen you can replace. It's possible a 1080P version was created, but you would have to contact the manufacturer for sure.
Is it a 40 pin connector or 30 pin connector
40pin Slim (L)
thanx veary much duu :D
Thanks 120 dollars saved
Glad I could help
Thank you very much
Not Clear Vedio, But Useful
Thank you. I did it and saved me some money
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
On ebay.. Just looked up the model number and Lcd.
Awesome TY.
Is the connection 40 pin with all the screws (dual channel) ?
Hi Deadlykiller27, I'm not quite sure what you are asking?
ratholeproductions Basically I wanted to know whether it was a dual channel LVDS cable so I can upgrade the screen to 1080p. It's not though, I found that out myself when I opened it.
Thanks a lot
awesome thanks
you bet!
Thanks man, I appreciate this video!!!
You bet!
Where did u buy screen and how much ?
You don't need to remove the hinge tabs/covers!!! I ended up breaking the ones on the back, and the bezel came off fine without touching the ones on the front. Thanks for the bad advice!
thanks wolfman
Where did you get the screen at?Link?
www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-15-3521-Replacement-Substitute/dp/B00FL3EJ62
Thanks!
Thanks man 😊 it worked
life-saved!
I have same problem and same laptop
worst screen of this laptop !!! The screen quality is pathetic in fit and finish !! Whoever designed this to lock the screen with small plastic tabs came up with the worst idea !! The screen gets pressure lines from plastic cover holding the screen !! An LED screen could have done better . A LCD screen is a design defect for this laptop !!