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In particular I want to make sure my screen cable is correctly connected (as the screen is flickering) however I can’t find a teardown for this laptop.
Hi @becbennett , Have you tried connecting an external monitor to verify that the problem is somewhere in the laptop’s video cable / LCD screen area and not in the motherboard for example? Here is a video that shows how to open the laptop. (it is in Russian but the video is self explanatory). Unfortunately it doesn’t show the video flex cable connection on the motherboard or show how to remove the display so that the cable connection on the screen can be accessed. (your problem may be at either end or in the LCD screen itself). If you do decide to open the laptop (it’s not still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty is it?), after you have removed the back cover, be sure to disconnect the battery from the motherboard before you proceed any further. There is still power on the motherboard even if the laptop is off and you don’t want to cause more problems if you accidentally slip whilst using tools etc. Be sure to reconnect it before you close up. Basic rule when repairing electronics, power (or battery) off first, on last. Hopefully this is of some help.
