You can always order from Dell spare parts but I always use ebay because there are authorized Dell vendors out of Texas that sells these and for much cheaper price. Have you made sure the brightness is turned up enough?

Ok, but you might be surprised. May well be worth it. Can be shipped using the cheapest method. Good luck. Did you go into bios setup to look also?

Cannot see the bios setup as the crt will only start in windows using the fn key looks like a windows utility, I will do as you and take a look at ebay.

You might be better get the entire display and even used will work if it look ok. If you need any help let me know and I can also look as I have dealt with some of these vendors. Be sure you find the correct one for your system. Just like the one that came with it.

Thanks alot if I owned the laptop i would take you up on the offer as mediator but my friend seems to think the laptop is not worth a screen which i disagree with there is few more years left in tis laptop, thats life thanks alot anyway (you are right a full replacement is a better option)

Cannot argue with getting a new laptop! I also believe if you found a display at a good price shipped it is worth fixing. Good luck.

a replacement monitor is a good option thats what i meant still too good a laptop to throw away thanks anyway