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where can i find good used dell inspion 8000/8100 lcd srcreens real cheep

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Quick, practical plan for getting a working, low-cost screen for an older Inspiron 8000/8100. Start by confirming whether the LCD panel is actually dead or if the problem is the cable, inverter or backlight. Replacing an inverter or CCFL tube is usually far cheaper than replacing the entire panel, so diagnosing first can save money.

  • Connect an external monitor (VGA) to see if the video output is fine — if the external image is OK the motherboard/GPU is fine and the issue is inside the display assembly.
  • With the lid open and the machine powered, shine a bright flashlight at the LCD from a short distance; if you can see a faint image the panel is working but the backlight/inverter is not.
  • Gently wiggle the display cable while watching the screen for flicker or changes — intermittent behaviour often means a damaged cable/connector.
  • If the image is distorted (lines, color blocks, half-screen) the panel itself is likely bad.

Places to find cheap replacements or donors: local repair shops and electronics recyclers often keep parts bins; community classifieds and "sold for parts" laptop listings are good sources for donor machines; specialist parts resellers sell used panels. When dealing with sellers, ask for a clear photo of the panel label (the sticker on the back) and a photo of the connector so compatibility can be confirmed before buying.

Buying and safety tips: request a tested working photo or short video, confirm the seller accepts returns, and be aware that CCFL inverters carry high voltage — disconnect power and ground yourself before handling. If a quoted panel price approaches the cost of a whole donor laptop, buying the donor and salvaging the screen is often the cheaper route. Echoing and : shop around and verify what you really need before paying for a full replacement.

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where can i find good used dell inspion 8000/8100 lcd srcreens real cheep

Try this guys:

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Try this guys:

$395.00 that not what i refer to as cheap .lol
http://www.impactcomputers.com/8040y.html

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$395.00 that not what i refer to as cheap .lol
http://www.impactcomputers.com/8040y.html

You need to dig a little bit to found what you need, big stores has a lot to do regarding prices actualizations. Make a search not based in Part Number but in Part Description and you will find better prices.
On top of that, you can use the OEM numbers at the back of the LCD and lower the prices.
Using the phone, you can get better deals also, specially if those guys stock large amount of merchandise because they have not actualized prices.
Price is more a matter of negotiation than browsing...

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