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Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement

Introduction

If your device's screen display is distorted, cracked, flickers, or has tiny dots, replacing the screen will probably solve these issues.

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  1. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn over the laptop to view the underside.

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  2. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Use tweezers (or a similar tool) to slide the orange push pin. To release the battery, push it to the left.

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  3. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • You can lift the battery up and out now.

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  4. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Position the laptop so you have a clear view of the front of the screen.

    • Remove the two screw covers at the bottom sides of the screen casing using a flat tool.

    • Remove the two 5.0 mm Phillips screws. They will be directly underneath the screw covers.

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  6. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a flat tool, to pry open along every side of the front casing of the screen.

    • It will require a small amount of force to grudge open. Make sure every side of the casing is loose before removing it.

    • You should use a metal pry tool only if you are unsuccessful with a plastic one. The metal tool could cause damage to your device.

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  7. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front casing.

    • Remove the four 5.0 mm Phillips screws located next to every corner of the screen.

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  8. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the screws, gently place the screen on top of the keyboard.

    • Do not attempt to remove the screen yet since it is not fully disconnected from the laptop.

    • You may use a piece of cloth or similar material beneath the new screen to avoid scratching it with the other surface.

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    • Gently remove the tape that covers the connector cable, as highlighted in the first picture.

    • With a flat tool, gently disconnect the connector cable from the damaged screen.

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  10. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four remaining 3.5 mm Phillips screws from the screen piece.

    • There will be two screws on each side, one on the bottom and another on the top.

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  11. Acer Aspire 4743-6481 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • The screen can be easily removed from its frame now.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, carefully follow these instructions in reverse order.

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