I accidentally closed my lap top with a pen sitting on the keyboard which damaged the screen such that it was nearly unreadable. I went online and found a replacement screen for $55 no tax, free shipping. Went to utube and watched a video on how to change out the screen. Voila, I am now looking at my brand new screen which is much brighter than the old. All you need is a set of small screw drivers. I am only a little mechanical and I was able to do it. Sooooooo, if you do the same dumb thing its not the end of the world. Wonderful thing that utube.