Things You'll Need:

* Replacement bulb
* Small screwdriver
* Soldering iron and wick tools
* Wire cutters

Step 1

Prepare a clean work area for the laptop replacement backlight repair. Dust and lint can ruin a LCD screen. Don't use any cloth material during the laptop repair. Unplug the laptop and remove the battery.

Step 2

Disassemble the laptop. Remove the LCD screen from the body of the laptop. Detach the metal frame from around the LCD screen. Unlock the latches on the frame with the small screwdriver. Keep track of all parts during disassembly. Place the parts in an organized group and put them to the side until it is time to reassemble them.

Step 3

Remove the bulb housing from the main frame. Use the small screwdriver to work the bulb slowly out of the bulb housing. Remove the rubber caps from the ends of the laptop computer backlight bulb. Use wire cutters to snip the cables close to the ends of the bulb.

Step 4

Strip off a couple of millimeters of insulation to easily fasten wire to the conductor of the replacement bulb. Solder the wire and cut the excess from the new bulb.

Step 5

Place the rubber caps back on the ends of the laptop replacement backlight bulb.
Step 6

Reassemble the LCD screen back to the metal frame. Reattach the LCD screen to the main body of the laptop. Be sure all parts are fastened back into place. Power up the laptop to test the replacement backlight.