Can a laptop backlight or inverter be replaced?
Yes. Unfortunately, there is no “general” way to replace all of them.
Typically, the inverters are located right below the physical panel. These are very easy to replace, just find a proper replacement from eBay or an electronic/computer bulk store. Look for the rubber “feet” located on the outer frame of your monitor (the rubber things that prevent the plastic frame from touching the rest of the laptop when it is closed.) The screws are located behind theses. You will need to remove these. Some laptops just “snap” apart and back in place. It does vary from laptop to laptop.
These feet just stick right back on again.
As for the backlight, you will need to Google your specific laptop and find instructions, but the backlights can normally be replaced.
The backlight can be difficult for a non-computer type person to remove. You can call your local computer shop and ask them what they will charge, but it is not hard to find an entire replacement screen from eBay or a bulk electronics store. I recommend searching for new replacement parts or screens on Froogle.com (from Google). The cheaper the product, the more likely it is to stop working sooner — do keep this in mind and search customer reviews carefully. Just enter the product name and “review”. Eg: “Dell Inspiron e1505 review”.
