If your laptop's LCD screen is cracked, black, or otherwise broken, it doesn't mean your notebook's a paperweight. Here's step-by-step instructions on how to replace a broken laptop screen.

Josh Miller/CNET Have a third party fix it There are other places to get your iPad screen fixed, but choosing a non-Apple repair shop will void your warranty.

If you end up with a cracked smartphone screen, here are the five best repair options that could work for you so you don't need to buy a new phone.

Cracked or broken mobile device screens can be costly to fix, but a few inexpensive do-it-yourself strategies can eliminate a repair shop visit and salvage your tablet or phone. It is relatively ...