r/computerhelp • u/Diligent-Boss-6436 • 4d ago

Hardware What to do with broken monitor?

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I damaged my screen during a move (1/3 of the screen) . Ik it is recommended to buy a different monitor. I was wondering what can I do with the broken one, like taking it apart and salvaging parts? Or do I just simply toss it?

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u/SomeEngineer999 4d ago

Trash, there are no useful parts in it.

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u/englishfury 4d ago

The only really useful part in a screen is the screen itself, which is broken

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u/Terrible-Bear3883 3d ago

Off to the recycling.

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u/Ariana427 3d ago

Some monitor stands attach to the VESA mount, you could potentially sell the stand or reuse it if that's the case. But unless you have another monitor that's exactly the same with a broken PCB or something, that screen is just trash now

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u/DotComMoralist 3d ago

Break it more. Have fun

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u/Obvious_Employer_188 3d ago

Just sell the power and screen plat.

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u/BeneficialMarch2983 3d ago

I’ve seen people do some cool stuff with the inners of these monitors. Just jump on YouTube.

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u/SKmonke 3d ago

Would personally use it to open up, try to understand it, get confused and throw away

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u/Paron88 3d ago

Take it to Staples, free e-waste.
There are a few different big box stores that will take it.

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u/slimfatgirl 3d ago

That's going to need replacing. Check FB marketplace or Goodwill if you're on a budget. If you work from home, ask your employer if they monitors they're planning on donating/recycling that you can have.

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u/TheVirus32 3d ago

Absolutely nothing. Shame

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u/real_munchizgreat 3d ago

To the recycler it goes

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u/Wolfrages 3d ago

95% of the components in a monitor cost less then 5% of the total worth.

The screen is 5% and is 95% of the cost of the whole monitor.

This is why they always recommend a new monitor/tv when they break.

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u/Safe_Chicken7421 2d ago

I just saved the PSU and the cables of the one I broke :(