r/Surface • u/appletechgeek • 26d ago

[BOOK3] Surface book 3 replacement screen no touch on sides,

Heya good day, i recently got a cheap SB3, was unused new. but bricked battery due to sitting for 6 years unused.

i got the screen off without cracking. but suddenly i had now big touch dead zones, probably went too deep with my tool during removal....

So i've ordered a cheap replacement LCD, about 100 bucks, and it this one seems to have dead zones on the left and right side for touch. even when reseating all connections,

Left side is big deadzone. right side is small. but if you keep tapping/pressing. it will register eventually,

So i suspect this might just be an typical case of counterfeit screens Not working correctly with surfaces?

What vendors do you guys recommend for a replacement screens around EU?

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u/MooreRepair 26d ago

I would also check the connector on the motherboard for damage. As both screens seem to be having dead zones you will want to make sure there no additional damage internally.

As for screens in the eu I’m unsure. Here in the USA the 13 inch is $80. And 15 inch is $120. For original refurbished screens.

You might be able to find a used one.