Before you can order a replacement laptop screen, you need to know exactly which panel your laptop uses. Two laptops that look identical on the outside can ship with completely different screens — different connectors, resolutions, or mounting. This guide shows you the reliable ways to find your laptop screen’s model number so you order the right panel the first time.
Method 1: Read the label on the back of the panel (most reliable)
Every laptop LCD has a sticker on the back of the panel with its exact model code, for example NV156FHM-N48, B156HAN02.5 or LP156WFC-SPD1. This panel model number is the single most reliable way to find a compatible replacement.
To read it you usually have to remove the screen bezel and detach the panel. If you are comfortable opening the lid, this is the gold standard — match this code and you cannot go wrong. If you are not, use one of the methods below first and confirm with us before ordering.
Method 2: Decode the panel model number
The panel code itself tells you most of what you need. Using NV156FHM-N48 as an example:
- NV — manufacturer / series (BOE)
- 156 — screen size (15.6 inch)
- FHM — resolution family (FHD, 1920×1080)
- N48 — version / connector and feature revision
Common size codes are 140 (14.0″), 156 (15.6″), 160 (16.0″) and 173 (17.3″). Resolution codes such as WHM/HD (1366×768), FHM/FHD (1920×1080), QHM (2560×1440) and QDM (2560×1600) tell you the resolution. If you only know the code, send it to us and we will confirm the full spec and an equivalent panel.
Method 3: Look up your laptop model
If you can’t open the lid, start from the laptop’s full model number — not just the marketing name. “Lenovo IdeaPad 3” or “ASUS VivoBook 15” is not enough; you need the full model such as 15IIL05 or X512DA, usually printed on the bottom case or in the BIOS.
One laptop family often shipped with several different panels over its production run, so a laptop model gives you a shortlist rather than a single answer. That is exactly why you should always confirm the four critical specs below before buying. You can use our compatibility lookup to cross-check your laptop or panel code against the panels we stock.
The four specs you must match
Whatever method you use, a replacement panel only fits if these four match your original:
| Spec | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Size | 14.0″, 15.6″, 16.0″ etc. must be identical |
| Resolution | HD / FHD / 2K — a higher-res panel will not always drive correctly |
| Connector & pin count | eDP 30-pin vs 40-pin, LVDS — the cable must plug in |
| Mounting & touch | Bracket position, with/without touch digitizer |
For a deeper explanation of connectors, read our guide on eDP, LVDS and 30 vs 40-pin connectors.
Still not sure? Send us a photo
The fastest way to get it right is to send us a photo of the connector and the label on the back of your old panel, plus your laptop model. We confirm the exact match — and an equivalent panel if your original is discontinued — before you order. Send your model or photo here, or browse our in-stock laptop screens.