I left my laptop charging overnight and when I opened it up this morning, the screen was mostly black. Occasionally it shows half of a 'choose an option' screen, but mostly, I just see black with rainbow lines on the top half. I've restarted it a few times and cleaned out the vents, but nothing seems to help. Should I open it up to look inside?
2 Answers
It looks like your screen might be cracked. If that's the case, you may want to consider getting a new laptop instead of pouring more money into this one.
Yikes, that's a tough spot! You might need to replace the screen, but sometimes re-seating the cable connectors can help. Just a heads up—getting to those connectors can be tricky, and you don’t want to damage anything further if you don't have the right tools or experience. It might be best to take it to a repair shop, but keep in mind the cost can be steep, possibly hundreds.
What exactly cracked? Should I safe up for a new laptop then?