Many people have a DIY mindset, but even so, laptop screen repair can seem a bit scary for some.  If you want to repair your screen or just upgrade to a better screen, there is no reason to pay someone else to do it. It's easy enough to switch it out yourself by reading some articles and watching some DIY videos. There are plenty available on the web.

You may be able to find the video matching your exact make and model, but that really isn't necessary. The steps are pretty much the same no matter what kind of laptop you have. Laptop screen repair isn't rocket science.

There are some safety steps you need to follow whenever working on a laptop.

• Always disconnect the power supply and remove the battery before working on any computer.
• Watch any video in its entirety or read the entire article thoroughly before you begin.
• Have a place to catch all your screws and keep them straight so you can put it back together in the right way when you're done.
• Be careful with the razor blade, always working away from your body so you don't accidentally cut yourself.

You will need to gather a few tools before you begin.

1. A sharp razor blade or utility knife (like an exacto knife).
2. A Phillips head screwdriver.

When you are ready to begin, open the laptop all the way so that it's flat. Make sure the power supply is disconnected and you have taken out the battery.

Step 1. Remove the rubber screw covers by sliding the razor blade underneath and popping them out. They are found on the front of the laptop next to the screen surface around the bezel (frame around the screen).

Step 2. Remove the screws using the Phillips screw driver. Make sure to put them in a safe place where you will remember where they came from.

Step 3. Loosen the bezel and separate it from the screen. There may be plastic tabs you will have to press to relese the bezel. Usually, it just snaps out. Try separating the upper corner first, and working out from there. It takes a bit of pulling to loosen it.

Step 4. Remove the screws that fasten the screen to the rest of the laptop. They are small screws located on the sides of the laptop screen.

Step 5. Lay the screen down to reveal the flat video cable on the back. Unplug that.

Step 6. Remove the inverter cable, which has two wires coming out of it, one pink and one white. You may need to remove a screw to do this step.

Step 7. There may be hinge screws and an extra wire to remove depending on your model. When your screen is free of connections, lift it out and replace it with the new one, reversing the steps above, being especially careful not to scratch your new screen.

Good luck. Keep your workspace organized so you will not have trouble putting the laptop back together. There are a lot of screws and they need to go back where they came from. If you have small children or dogs that like to jump up on your lap, you may want to find a place where they can't get to when you replace your laptop screen. Don't be afraid to do it yourself.  Click here for  more laptop screen repair videos.