Introduction

Is your HP Envy 17m-ae111dx screen broken? If so, here is the guide to fix the problem with a replacement of the of laptop screen. All you will need is the iFixit Opening Tool and iFixit iOpener Tool. For more information on how to properly use the iOpener, please visit and read through the iOpener instructions.

What you need

Step 1 Screen

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Orient your laptop so that the casing is laying on the table and the key board is facing you in the air.
If your screen is cracked, use a brush to remove excess glass shards.

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Step 2

In this step, you will melt the adhesive around the outside of the screen.
Microwave the iOpener Device for 30 seconds. For more instructions on how to properly use the iOpener, please read through our iOpener instructions.
Lay the clear side of the iOpener down on the outer edge of the screen to melt the adhesive.
Make sure to wait two minutes before microwaving the iOpener again so as to prevent it from bursting.

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Step 3

Use the iFixit Opening Tool to pry open the screen.
Use the iFixit Opening Picks to scrape off the excess glue.
Make sure to keep something large wedged between the screen and the cover case to prevent pinching your fingers.