Is this repairable?

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1. Thank you for reaching out about the issues with your Toshiba Satellite S75. Based on your description, the blacked-out quarter of the display and screen glitches when pressing near the CD drive point towards a potential hardware problem.

   Firstly, the blacked-out section of the display often indicates a failing or damaged LCD panel, a loose or broken connection, or issues with the display inverter or backlight. Repairing this may be possible by replacing the faulty LCD assembly or repairing the ribbon cables connecting the display.

   Regarding the glitches when pressing near the CD drive, this could suggest a loose or damaged keyboard or internal wiring that impacts the motherboard or the connections to the display. It’s also possible that a faulty or loose connection on the video cable or inverter is causing intermittent display issues.

   Recommended troubleshooting steps:

   • Check and reseat the display ribbon cables and inverter connections carefully.
   • Test the laptop with an external monitor to determine if the issue is limited to the LCD panel or related to the graphics hardware.
   • Inspect the keyboard area for any visible damage or loose connections, as physical pressure sometimes affects internal connections.
   • If you are comfortable opening the laptop, consider replacing the LCD panel if the display issues persist after reseating connections.

   If these steps do not resolve the issues, or if you’re unsure about performing hardware repairs yourself, consulting

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