Laptop screens come in 4 main panel types — TN, IPS, VA, and OLED — each with different brightness, colour accuracy, viewing angles, and price. When you need a screen replacement, the type determines the cost and how your display looks after repair. Here is what each type means.
Laptop Screen Types at a Glance
| Type | Stands For | Best For | Weakness | Replacement Cost (Mumbai) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Twisted Nematic | Fast gaming (1ms response) | Poor viewing angles, washed colours | ₹1,999 – ₹3,499 |
| IPS | In-Plane Switching | General use, design, photos | Slightly slower than TN | ₹2,499 – ₹4,999 |
| VA | Vertical Alignment | Deep blacks, movies | Motion blur, rare in laptops | ₹2,999 – ₹4,999 |
| OLED | Organic LED | Professional design, cinema | Expensive, burn-in risk | ₹6,999 – ₹14,999 |
TN Panels — Fast but Poor Quality
TN (Twisted Nematic) is the oldest LCD technology. It has the fastest response time (1ms), making it common in budget gaming laptops. However, viewing angles are poor — colours shift and wash out when viewed from the side or above — and colour accuracy is mediocre.
Who uses TN: Budget gaming laptops under ₹40,000. Asus TUF series, some older Lenovo IdeaPad models.
Replacement cost: ₹1,999 – ₹3,499 — the cheapest to replace.
IPS Panels — The Best All-Rounder
IPS (In-Plane Switching) has accurate colours (close to 100% sRGB on good models), wide viewing angles (178°), and reasonable response times (4–8ms). It is the most common screen type in mid-range and premium laptops today.
Who uses IPS: Dell Inspiron, HP Pavilion, Lenovo IdeaPad, Asus VivoBook, MacBook Air, most mid-range laptops over ₹35,000.
Replacement cost: ₹2,499 – ₹4,999.
OLED Panels — The Best Image Quality
OLED (Organic LED) does not need a backlight — each pixel emits its own light. This gives true black (the pixel simply turns off), infinite contrast ratio, and vivid colours. OLED is the best screen technology for creative professionals and cinema enthusiasts.
Downsides: Higher cost, risk of image burn-in with static content (spreadsheets, taskbars) after thousands of hours, and slightly lower peak brightness than top-end IPS in a bright room.
Who uses OLED: Asus ZenBook OLED, Samsung Galaxy Book, Dell XPS 15, LG Gram.
Replacement cost: ₹6,999 – ₹14,999 — most expensive to replace.
High-Refresh Screens — 120Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz
In addition to panel type, screen refresh rate matters for gaming. A 144Hz screen shows 144 frames per second — visually smoother than a standard 60Hz screen. When replacing a high-refresh screen, confirm the replacement panel matches your exact refresh rate. A 60Hz panel fitted in a 144Hz laptop body will work but underperform.
High-refresh replacement cost premium: Add ₹1,000–₹2,500 over standard same-size replacement cost.
Resolution Types
| Resolution | Common Name | Used In |
|---|---|---|
| 1366×768 | HD | Budget laptops under ₹30,000 |
| 1920×1080 | Full HD (FHD) | Most mid-range and gaming laptops |
| 2560×1440 | QHD / 2K | Premium 14"–16" laptops |
| 3840×2160 | 4K UHD | Premium large-screen laptops |
| 2560×1600 | Retina / 2.5K | MacBook Air M-series |
When Your Screen Needs Replacement — By Type
If your screen is cracked, has dead pixels, shows a black band across part of the screen, or flickers constantly, it needs replacement. The good news: we source the exact panel model for your laptop — same type (IPS, OLED), same resolution, same refresh rate — so the replacement looks identical to the original.
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How Much Does Laptop Repair Cost in Mumbai?
Laptop repair costs in Mumbai vary by fault: battery replacement ₹1,500–₹3,500, screen replacement ₹2,500–₹8,000, keyboard replacement ₹1,200–₹3,000, fan clean and thermal repaste ₹699–₹999, SSD upgrade ₹3,000–₹5,000 (parts), motherboard chip-level repair ₹2,500–₹12,000. The exact price depends on your laptop brand and specific model. Xigox provides a free diagnostic and a fixed quote before any work begins — no hidden charges, no surprises.
How Long Does Laptop Repair Take?
Battery, keyboard, fan cleaning, RAM, and SSD upgrades complete the same day — most within 2–4 hours at our workshop after pickup. Screen replacement takes same day to 1 day depending on panel availability for your specific model and resolution. Motherboard chip-level repair takes 2–5 days depending on fault complexity and component sourcing. We confirm the exact timeline before collecting your device and send WhatsApp progress updates throughout.
Is Doorstep Laptop Repair in Mumbai Safe?
Yes. Xigox technicians are trained and ID-verified professionals. All repairs are hardware-only — your data is never accessed, copied, or transferred at any point during the repair. Your storage drive stays inside the laptop throughout. You receive a digital job receipt with technician name, repair details, and part information. All parts and labour carry a 90-day warranty.
