How hard would it be to replace a screen on an old monitor?

[KarthXLR]

I have an old 20" HP LCD monitor that I don't want to throw away, so I was wondering: is there a place you could buy a replacement screen for these kind of monitors, or is it more worth it just to buy a new monitor altogether? If I can't use it I may just end up throwing it away or selling it for scrap.

[Eightball]

20" HP LCD monitor

Probably not worth trying to fix. I doubt it's user serviceable anyway, but let's wait for more informed input.

[HeK]

Consumer repairs are generally not cost effective.

So, no. Not really.

[KarthXLR]

Consumer repairs are generally not cost effective.

So, no. Not really.

is it worth selling for scrap at all, or should I send this thing to the big trashcan in the sky?

[Versus]

lol

[CaffeinePowered]

[quote author=HeK link=topic=6756.msg261409#msg261409 date=1359924117]
Consumer repairs are generally not cost effective.

So, no. Not really.

is it worth selling for scrap at all, or should I send this thing to the big trashcan in the sky?

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You take it to a center and recycle it

[HeK]

I'm guessing it doesn't work?

Your initial post sounds like it's just an excess monitor. If that's the case, Craig's List or give to a friend?

[KarthXLR]

I'm guessing it doesn't work?

Your initial post sounds like it's just an excess monitor. If that's the case, Craig's List or give to a friend?

Not only does it not work, the screen is completely cracked. I'll craigslist it, but if I don't get any bites I'll just hock it in the dumpster.

[spoiler]Or I could keep it and blow it up on a short film.[/spoiler]

[HeK]

You can also extract the cathode backlight and have fun with that.

*Caution, cathode backlight system operates at a high voltage.