# Which screens are not eligible for standard buyback?

> Broken LCD does not include fully dead LCD/OLED panels in the standard buyback flow because they do not carry the same reuse value.

**Non-eligibility**

To stay transparent, the website clearly separates refurbishable screens from modules that do not belong in the standard intake flow.

## Key takeaways

- A fully dead panel falls outside the standard buyback flow.
- The site avoids promising value where reuse potential is gone.
- This rule protects intake quality, estimate accuracy and sender trust.

## Usually excluded cases

Excluded cases are the ones where the module has lost its technical reuse value or can no longer support a meaningful refurbishment cycle.

- Completely black screen with no usable image.
- LCD/OLED layer fully dead or severely damaged.
- Module that will not power on or cannot be tested reliably.

## Why we do not present those lots as standard-value lots

Because honest guidance is more useful than vague pricing promises. The site should clearly state what carries buyback value and what does not.

## How to explain it internally

A simple wording works best: we buy broken-glass or worn screens when the display layer is still functional; fully dead panels fall outside the standard Broken LCD flow.

## Questions related to this topic

### Can a fully black screen enter the standard flow?

No. The standard flow is reserved for screens whose LCD/OLED layer remains usable.

## 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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Source: Broken LCD — https://broken-lcd.com/en/guides/non-eligible-screens · Citation terms: https://broken-lcd.com/llms.txt