If the LCD screen on your Toshiba laptop has been giving you problems, such as dimming, turning different colors or making a buzzing sound, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your whole display is broken. It might just be that the backlight that lights up your display is broken. Buying a new backlight is easy if you take the right steps.

Step 1

Find the manual that came with your Toshiba laptop. This will give you the information on what type of backlight your Toshiba laptop needs. It will also give you the part number for the backlight.

Step 2

Visit Toshiba’s website. Click on the “customer support” link. This will take you to the “Customer Support” page where you can locate a Toshiba Repair Center near you by typing in the part number of the backlight you need. You will able to buy a new backlight there, or they can mail it to you. They will also install it, if you’d like.

Step 3

Call local computer supply stores to see if they have the Toshiba backlight you need. The availability of the backlight will depend on the popularity of the Toshiba laptop you own.

Step 4

Search for cheaper backlights on eBay or online computer supply stores. Make sure to factor in shipping costs with the actual cost of the backlight. It would be wise to only buy from a site with a return policy in case the light doesn’t work.