IBM R52 issues

[np0205]

Hello,
I'm having issues with my IBM R52. It had some problems with the screen. When the laptop would be moved ,even very slightly the screen would somtimes have a distorted picture, fuzziness, vertical lines and sometimes it would show just like a white screen. Now the problem has become more of an issue because it has frozen on a black screen, and when the laptop powers up, there is only the power and battery lights below the monitor that light up... what could be the issue and how can this be resolved?

 

[neon neophyte]

probably a loose connection between the monitor and the motherboard

 

[np0205]

How would I check this and/or fix it? Can I do it myself or will I need to take it to a Repair Shop?

 

[neon neophyte]

if you have to ask, probably a repair shop