Replacing a Screen on a Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL

Introduction

The Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL is a laptop that has been popular with consumers since its release in 2020. It is a great laptop with a lot of features, but like any laptop, the screen can sometimes get damaged or need to be replaced. Fortunately, replacing the screen is not too difficult and can be done with a few simple tools. In this article, we will be discussing how to replace the screen on your Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL.

Tools Needed

In order to replace the screen on your Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL, you will need the following tools:

Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Spudger
Replacement screen

Step 1: Prepare the Laptop

The first step in replacing the screen on your Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL is to prepare the laptop. Start by shutting down the laptop and disconnecting all cables and power sources. Then, turn the laptop over and remove the battery. Once the battery is removed, turn the laptop back over and remove the screws from the bottom. There should be a total of 10 screws that need to be removed.

Step 2: Remove the Bezel

Now that the screws have been removed, you can begin to remove the bezel. This is the plastic frame that surrounds the screen. To remove the bezel, start by using a flathead screwdriver to carefully pry up the plastic tabs on the sides of the bezel. Once the tabs have been freed, use a spudger to gently pry up the bezel. Be careful to not apply too much pressure as you can damage the bezel.

Step 3: Remove the Screen

Once the bezel has been removed, you can now begin to remove the screen. Start by removing the screws that secure the screen to the laptop. There should be a total of 8 screws that need to be removed. Once the screws have been removed, use a small flathead screwdriver to carefully pry up the tabs that are securing the screen to the laptop. Once the tabs have been freed, you can use a spudger to carefully lift the screen off the laptop.

Step 4: Install the Replacement Screen

The final step in replacing the screen on your Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL is to install the replacement screen. Start by carefully placing the replacement screen in the laptop and securing it with the screws that were removed in Step 3. Once the screws have been tightened, replace the bezel and secure it with the screws that were removed in Step 1. Finally, replace the battery and reconnect any cables or power sources.