Acer laptop screen replacement

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Crucius

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Master Geek

#58576 15-Mar-2010 11:44

So I stood on my laptop (Acer Aspire 5335) in the dark and cracked the screen. Whilst I'm obviously not going to be able to make a warranty claim, I'd still like it repaired, but I can't find a New Zealand support line anywhere, only the Australian one.

Other than that, how much is it likely to cost (I'm expecting around $800), and who is the New Zealand official Acer parts supplier, if it's likely to be simpler to contact them directly?

Cheers for any help you can provide.

Wilstar

71 posts

Master Geek

#307387 15-Mar-2010 13:36

This would be a valid insurance claim? I had to return an acer laptop (factory recall) and it was a time consuming and painfall process due to the world famous acer customer support. The call centre is in Aussie. Good luck

lxsw20

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#307703 16-Mar-2010 10:17

How good are you with a screw driver? Its really not hard to replace. I got an Acer 6530 as an insurance write off as Acer were going to take 6 weeks to supply the screen. Took it apart, got a model for the screen off the back (samsung) and brought one off ebay, shipped to my door for less than $200 and about a week to get here. Took about 1/2 hour to fit.

Crucius

55 posts

Master Geek

#307748 16-Mar-2010 11:36

That seems like a good idea actually, where abouts am I likely to find the screen model written?

EDIT: Nevermind, found it on the back of the screen. Surprisingly easy to remove, actually.

Now if only I had a use for the broken one (bottom left quarter is white, remaining bottom two thirds are flickering constantly, great big crack in the panel)