(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I have an old HP pavilion dm4-1265DX with a dead video ribbon and a almost dead power ribbon, I've looked up the prices for fixing the laptop myself and cost total to about $35. I also had the idea if I should sell the laptop as parts since everything else works fine " LCD, HardDrive, motherboard etc Window key. I could probably at best if they sell rake in about 150 max and buy a new laptop. Any. Thoughts about this would be great.

Sell it, get the money for a newer one since like You said You can get $150 dollars if sold by parts and maybe You can add some of You're money in the table a get a even better one, but that's just my two cents.