Is it possible to have my laptop's lcd screen resurfaced?

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A small scratch on a laptop screen's plastic cover can potentially be addressed without replacing the entire screen. The plastic cover serves to protect the underlying glass of the LCD. However, some manufacturers do not offer replacement services for just the plastic cover, directing users to seek third-party options instead. ScreenTek is one such company that can replace the plastic cover, but they require the original screen to be in stock for the repolarization process. If the display is still visible but appears dark, this may indicate a backlight issue, which could necessitate a full LCD screen replacement depending on the manufacturer.
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I have a small scratch on my screen, at the plastic cover level. Is it possible to have the plastic cover replaced without replacing the entire screen?
 
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I would think so. The LCD itself will have a glass cover, and the plastic over-cover would be there to protect the glass. Where did you buy the laptop? You should be able to give their service department a call for a quote.
 
I called them and they told me they don't offer this service and advised me to look for a third party service. I'll see what I can find.
 
Werg,

A company called ScreenTek (http://www.screentekinc.com) can do this for you. The only thing is, they have to have your screen in stock to complete the repolarization of the screen. This is due to the fact that the repolarization process can be difficult and if the first try doesn't work out, they have to have a back up screen for you.

Good luck.
 
What Kevin said as well. If the screen is still visibile, but it's darker than hell, it's the backlight. Depending on the manufacturer, it may require the entire LCD screen section to be replaced.
 
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