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    Getting an Aspire 5742G. Can it take a 1080p screen?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by AndehX, Dec 11, 2013.

  1. AndehX

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    As standard it comes with a 1366x768 screen, but is it possible to upgrade it to a 1080p screen?
     
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    It's almost certainly a single LVDS notebook so full HD screen won't work.
     
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    so it's 100% not possible to upgrade the screen in any way?
     
    AndehX, Dec 12, 2013
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    Nope. I wouldn't say I'm 100% sure because there were several 15" notebooks Acer offered that had dual LVDS but these were few and far between and I haven checked 5742G personally to be 100% sure.
    That said I'm 99% sure that's not possible as none of 15" notebooks of that generation were offered with HD screens and knowing that I'm pretty sure 5742G also uses a single LVDS.
     
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    I see, thats fair enough then I guess. I don't suppose you know if the CPU is upgradable in this laptop? I know the GPU isnt.
     
    AndehX, Dec 12, 2013
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    It is upgradeable indeed. You might find t his service manual useful if you are planning on upgrading the notebook.
     
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    ok thanks very much for your help :)
     
    AndehX, Dec 12, 2013
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    I've checked the schematics and it seems that the lanes responsible for the higher res are cut. So even if you get a suitable (dual LVDS) cable it wont work.
     
    triturbo, Dec 12, 2013
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