Chromebook hits the Pavement

[wildbears]

My Chromebook fell and hit the pavement. Resulting in a cracked screen and the loss of the touch screen function. I can get a replacement screen for $50.

Question: What is the best way to prevent static electricity discharge while taking it apart and putting in the new screen???

One source indicated you could just leave it plugged in while it is turned off.

Help.

[justjoe]

[wildbears]

Joe,

Thanks!

I've made makeshift static pads in the past but leaving it plugged is easier and probably more protective.

WB

[955i]

Wildbears, Joe might tell you I have opinions about almost everything and have lots of odd knowledge. On this subject I stand mute.

[justjoe]

Even when not commenting, you find a way! ?

[Capnrip]

And yet you validated it by commenting.

[955i]

I'm a trained professional!

[Lee]

have lots of odd knowledge.

I like that

[wildbears]

My Chromebook fell and hit the pavement. Resulting in a cracked screen and the loss of the touch screen function. I can get a replacement screen for $50.

Forgot to mention the Chromebook is an ASUS brand and that ASUS doesn't sell replacement parts retail so you have to go with a used/salvaged part.

I think some of the other computer makers will sell replacement parts retail.

I gather the reason ASUS doesn't is because they're worried that a DIY repair will screw up the computer and they don't want to be responsible.

Did find a good replacement parts site: AG Education. They just don't handle ASUS parts.