How to replace screen in Asus U52F

Today I explain how to replace damaged screen in an Asus U52F laptop.

Asus U52F has a LED backlit LCD installed which is relatively cheap these days.


Before you start, make sure the laptop is turned off and battery removed.

STEP 1.

Using a sharp object remove the screw cover located in the lower left corner of the display.

Remove the screw.



STEP 2.

Now remove the second screw cover located in the lower right corner.

Remove the screw.



STEP 3.

Start separating the display bezel from the display cover.

You can use a guitar pick or any other piece of soft plastic to separate the bezel.

There are many small plastic latches holding the bezel and cover together. Move the bezel left to right, up and down until those latches disengaged.

You’ll feel when they are disengaged.

Be careful, try not to break hidden latches or the bezel.



STEP 4.

Continue separating the bezel.



STEP 5.

On the bottom part of the display the bezel will be glued to the screen with double sticky tape.

Try removing it so the sticky tape stays on the bezel. It can be reused when you assemble the display back together.



STEP 6.

The display bezel has been removed.



STEP 7.

Remove four screws securing the LCD to the display cover.



STEP 8.

Carefully separate the LCD from the cover and place it face down on the keyboard.



STEP 9.

Now you can access the video cable connector which is located on the back side.



STEP 10.

Remove tape securing the video cable connector.

Unplug the cable.



STEP 11.

Now you can remove the damaged screen and replace it with a new one.



You can search for a new replacement LCD screen using the model number printed on the original (cracked) part.

In my case the model number was B156XW04 V.0