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    Changing my M14x screen

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Kevinmcg, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. Kevinmcg

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    I'm changing the screen on my m14x to LG LP140WD1-TLA1.

    Connector is in the right place and it should fit. Do i need to change the LVDS cable and will this screen work?
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 14, 2012
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    biggest issue you are gonna encounter would be trying to get the screen out of the bezel as its tapped in and very hard to remove without damaging the plexiglass or the original screen. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Jan 14, 2012
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  3. Kevinmcg

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    I already got the plexiglass screen off. I don't care about the original screen. Will it work?
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 14, 2012
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    Wow good luck, let us know if it fits in the M14x! Would love to know if it looks better than the original screen :)
     
    canofspam4000, Jan 17, 2012
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    is this better than the 900p screen?
     
    supradrew, Jan 17, 2012
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    @supradrew Its the same resolution as far as I can see by looking it up online.

    @Kevinmcg Is there a reason you are choosing to do this? It's the same resolution and unless my google-facts are wrong. . . that screen isn't matte so I can't be sure the reflectiveness is the reason. Regardless, I definitely want to see pictures of this if you succeed! Good luck!
     
    Latromi, Jan 18, 2012
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    Gearsguy, Jan 18, 2012
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  8. Kevinmcg

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    Kevinmcg, Jan 19, 2012
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    Sorry but, dont you already have a thread on this?

    And isnt this the one I already linked you to in that thread?
     
    Gearsguy, Jan 19, 2012
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  10. Kevinmcg

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    Nope and no. That must have been a different guy. I saw some people looking for a matte screen so i thought i'd post my find since im ordering one.
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 19, 2012
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    Gearsguy, Jan 19, 2012
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  12. Kevinmcg

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    Sorry i stopped looking at that thread a day ago. I purchased a screen from a guy tried it and it didnt fit.
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 19, 2012
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    Oh okay well you should update us and stuff. Im sure alot of people would like to know whether some different screens work or not. Plus itd be nice to have a single thread to go to for screen replacements, instead of a new thread for every new screen lol
     
    Gearsguy, Jan 19, 2012
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  14. Kevinmcg

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    Well this thread should be an end all once i receive my order.
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 19, 2012
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  15. LSB

    LSB Company Representative

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    Do let us know how it pans out.

    Those people just have to send me a PM and I'll do my best to address their stuff.
     
    LSB, Jan 20, 2012
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  16. Kevinmcg

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    Planning on it im psyched, its already shipped. Their picture had the picture with the 4 pin holes like how it mounts in the m14x so it seems promising. only 82 bucks for a 1600x900 shipped from Canada to us too.
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 20, 2012
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  17. LSB

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    Yup, we try =)
     
    LSB, Jan 20, 2012
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  18. Kevinmcg

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    Oh you own the site i ordered from?
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 20, 2012
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  19. LSB

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    No no, I work for the parent company.

    I lurk on here to collect useful info, and resolve any issues Notebookreview members might have with their orders from us.
    (Hopefully before they arise)
     
    LSB, Jan 20, 2012
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  20. Kevinmcg

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    Thats good to know, do they make a 1080p screen that would work with the m14x?
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 20, 2012
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    No 14 inch 1080p screens that I know of. I searched the internet hard for one. I wouldnt mind finding a higher gamut/quality 900p one though. I think the current screen isnt that bad though
     
    Gearsguy, Jan 20, 2012
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  22. LSB

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    We do not stock any, 1600 x 900 is the highest.
    (Don't know if it will work, will depend on your LVDS cable HD/HD+)

    We typically see LG matte screens to be of best optical qualities.
     
    LSB, Jan 20, 2012
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  23. Kevinmcg

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    I bought a 1600x900 already it just doesnt fit. The LVDS cable that is standard across all m14x's are all dual channel.
     
    Kevinmcg, Jan 20, 2012
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