# How do you check whether the LCD/OLED panel still works?

> Before shipment, a few simple checks help confirm whether the screen remains suitable for refurbishment: power-on, readability, stability and visible image response.

**Technical check**

Clean sorting before shipment improves estimate quality and reduces differences at intake. The goal is not lab-level testing, but a practical confirmation that the panel still carries real value.

## Key takeaways

- The first test is visual: the image should appear and remain readable.
- The panel must stay powered and usable without major blocking failure.
- Simple checks before shipment reduce disputes and speed up processing.

## Most useful checks

Before packing the parcel, verify the points that actually affect eligibility.

- Does the screen turn on?
- Is the image visible and sufficiently stable?
- Are there fully dead or blocked display zones?
- Is the issue related to touch/flex rather than the panel itself?

## What can still remain acceptable

A module can keep buyback value even with peripheral issues, as long as the display itself remains technically usable.

- Cracked glass.
- Surface marks or wear.
- Touch issue requiring confirmation.

## Why this helps before shipping

If you sort screens by condition before generating the delivery note, you make intake faster, the parcel easier to read and the estimate more reliable.

## Questions related to this topic

### Do I need a full workshop test for every screen?

Not necessarily. A coherent visual and functional sort is enough to prepare a clean shipment.

## Related guides

- [Which screens are eligible for buyback at Broken LCD?](https://broken-lcd.com/en/guides/eligible-screens.md)
- [Broken glass vs dead panel: why the difference matters](https://broken-lcd.com/en/guides/broken-glass-vs-dead-panel.md)

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