Generally, a cracked screen on a laptop presents a disaster, but sometimes without its full replacement, repair can be done. Small and minute cracks that do not hinder the working of a laptop can be temporarily fixed using a clear tape that would prevent the crack’s spreading. External monitors may act as workarounds; hence, your laptop remains usable. When it comes to internal damages, that depends on the extent, and you may need professional assistance to fix it. However, for most major cracks, screen replacement is usually the best long-term solution, which maintains all functionality and preserves the aesthetics of the laptop.

A black screen on your laptop can look very intimidating, but there is no need to freak out because there are quite a number of troubleshooting measures that you can do in order to find the problem and then fix it. This will walk you through a series of solutions ranging from the simplest to the most technical ones in getting your laptop up and running again.

In 2025, if you are anywhere in South Africa and the screen on your laptop is broken, you most likely want to know how much it costs to repair. The price of repairing a laptop screen may differ by quite a few variables: brand, model of the laptop, type of screen, and foremost, where you get the repair done. Here’s an in-depth breakdown of what you can expect to pay. But in general, the cost of a laptop screen repair in South Africa ranges from R1,500 to R10,000, depending on the laptop’s brand, screen type, and service provider. Budget models are cheaper, while high-end or specialized screens can cost more.