static free replacement of lcd screen?

mumof2

Is this true, that its possible that the static from a person if not equipped, could blow the new lcd screens components??

If thats the case im going to get a new laptop and put off the replaceing of the lcd screen till next year.:(

kikel

It is true but very unlikely. Ya can ground yourself to remove all static before proceeding. The biggest problem i find with people changing there own screens is blowing your inverter. This can be easily prevented by removing the battery.

Would still recommend giving it a shot.

mumof2

Ya can ground yourself to remove all static before proceeding end quote,

How?? And I wonder if this is such a good idea because most places don't accept returns on the lcd screens. And my quotes still havn't come down below 100eur for the screen unless I go on ebay, but tbh im terriefied of ebay, n getting the wrong one and all that...........

kikel

Ya need to ground your body off a grounded metal object. Normally anyone working on computers at home would touch the bare metal part of a computer case. This is not possible with laptops.

An example of a grounded metal object in the house would be the kitchen sink. Don't get your hand wet before proceeding and don't do it on the kitchen sink.

And remember to remove your battery.

kippy

You will find these useful.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hc7rZ0iL-I
http://www.computer-adviser.com/esd-computer-damage.html

mumof2

kippy wrote: »

You will find these useful.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hc7rZ0iL-I
http://www.computer-adviser.com/esd-computer-damage.html

Great links! thanks a mil!:)

Thanks for your advice kikel on the grounding bit.