Gateway Laptop LCD Replacement

JA,

Thanks to your positive experience with replacing a laptop screen, I'll be giving it a shot also. My daughter recently obtained a fairly nice Gateway T-6836 14" (1280x800) laptop that will be in need of a new screen.

I checked the site you recommended and watched the video. It looks simple enough. laptopscreen.com shows a suitable replacement for $64.99. I just don't know if we'll go for a matte or glossy display.

I just finished installing a clean copy of Windows 7 64-bit on the laptop, and it's currently going through the endless updates. 

The screen is still working and usable, but it has some spots that resembles black graphite being thrown across the screen. There are dark specks all over; just enough to be noticeable.

Thanks for the advice. When the time comes, I'll put it to good use. I probably won't order the screen for a couple weeks, as there's currently no hurry.

My daughter purchased the laptop for $120 (her own money from babysitting), which included a new Windows 7 upgrade disc. I helped her with purchasing a new battery (Dr. Battery), and I'll help her with the screen replacement.