Replacing notebook LCD

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I've got a Gateway MX6447 notebook here with a cracked 15.4" LCD screen. I'm wondering if I can just get on ebay and buy any 15.4" LCD to replace it, or must it be a specific model of Gateway?
 
Should be possible although replacing LCD displays in laptops is risky. If you want you can also open the laptop and look at the serial and brand of the panel itself. Then hunt down a replacement on the internet. You should be able to buy just the panel alone somewhere. But keep in mind you must get the exact model.

It's tough though..be VERY careful when opening the laptop...Last thing you want to do is tear some ribbons and other parts. Make sure you remove the laptop panel with care...They are connected to a board on the laptop by a form of wire/ribbon..Soy ou don't want to tear it by opening it too quickly.

Goodluck..You could risk breaking the laptop completely though...But if it's not working anyway as is..Then you may as well go for it.
 
While there will be a bunch of lcds that will work with it your best bet is to find one that came from the same model of notebook. Also sometimes you need to find the same brand panel as what was in the notebook because the video cable is different.
 
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