Laptop Backlight Repair Portsmouth
Screen gone dark? Can barely see the image? Flickering display that gets worse over time? These are classic backlight failures. We repair and replace laptop backlights and inverters for all makes. Collection and delivery available for £10 each way, or drop off at our workshop.
28+
Years Experience
4.7★
Google Rating
6mo
Warranty on Repairs
£20
Diagnostics
6-Month Warranty
On all repairs
Collection & Delivery
£10 each way, or drop off at our workshop
Student & NHS Discount
On all services
4.7★ Google Rating
Trusted locally
Laptop Backlight Repair Portsmouth
Backlight Replacement
We replace failed LED backlights in modern laptop screens. If your screen is dark but you can see a faint image, the backlight is the most likely culprit.
Inverter Repair
Older laptops with CCFL screens use an inverter to power the backlight. We repair and replace inverters that cause dim or flickering displays.
LCD Cable Repair
Sometimes the issue isn't the backlight itself — it's the display cable that feeds it. We repair and replace damaged LCD cables that cause intermittent backlight failures.
Diagnostic First
We always diagnose before replacing. A dark screen could be the backlight, inverter, cable, or motherboard. We identify the exact cause before you spend money on parts.
What's Included
Collection & delivery — £10 each way, or drop off at workshop
Standard service included — cooling clean & thermal paste
6-month labour warranty, 12-month manufacturer warranty on new parts on all repairs
Student & NHS discount available
Fixed fee pricing — no hidden costs
Need This Repair? We'll Come to You.
Collection and delivery across Portsmouth — £10 each way, or drop off at our workshop. Student and NHS discount available. 6-month labour warranty, 12-month manufacturer warranty on new parts on every repair.
Or call us now: 02392 733 174
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if it's the backlight?
Shine a bright torch at the screen at an angle. If you can see a faint image, the backlight has failed. If the screen is completely black with no faint image, the issue may be the GPU or motherboard.
Can backlight failure damage the laptop?
Not directly, but a failing inverter can sometimes draw excessive current. It's best to get it repaired promptly to avoid secondary damage.
Is backlight repair expensive?
It's typically one of the more affordable laptop screen repairs. If the backlight strip itself needs replacing, it's significantly cheaper than replacing the entire screen assembly.
Why Choose Our Backlight Repair?
A dim or flickering laptop screen usually means a backlight problem — either the LED strip itself, the inverter (on older CCFL models), or a failing connector on the motherboard. We diagnose the exact cause and fix it properly, whether that's replacing the LED strip, reseating the display cable, or repairing the backlight circuit on the board.
Don't confuse a backlight fault with a broken screen — if you can see a faint image when you shine a torch on the display, the LCD panel is fine and the repair is significantly cheaper than a full screen replacement.
Accurate diagnosis — we check the LED strip, inverter, and board circuit
LED strip replacement on modern laptops
Inverter repair on older CCFL-backlit models
Board-level backlight circuit repair
Full display test before return
Book a Repair
Tell us about your device and the problem — we'll come back to you quickly with a clear quote and timeframe.
Contact Details
Call Us
02392 733 174Email Us
info@19computing.co.ukOur Workshop
Unit 4, Terminus Industrial Estate, Durham Street, Portsmouth PO1 1NR
Hours
Mon–Sat: 9am–5pm
Closed Sunday & Bank Holidays
Collection & delivery — £10 each way, or drop off at workshop
Our Repair Guarantee
Every repair includes our standard service package: cooling path clean, thermal paste replacement, and performance check — at no extra charge. 6-month labour warranty, 12-month manufacturer warranty on new parts on all repairs.