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    1600x900-> 1920x1080

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by greatest335i, Aug 21, 2011.

  1. greatest335i

    greatest335i Notebook Enthusiast

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    can you switch the 1600x900 for the 1080???? anyone have a guide how to do it? and where to order?
     
    greatest335i, Aug 21, 2011
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  2. The Revelator

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    Right click on the desktop, click on Screen resolution, select 1600x900, click on Apply, then OK. Done. Or do you mean swap out the screen itself for the lower resolution monitor?


    Mod edit: The main title of the thread has since been changed.
     
    The Revelator, Aug 22, 2011
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  3. greatest335i

    greatest335i Notebook Enthusiast

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    i bought the 1600x 900 screen. i want to switch out for the 1080 thats what i meant. where can i buy the 1080 screen and a guide how to do it?
     
    greatest335i, Aug 22, 2011
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  4. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    When did you buy it?
    If you're still in your return window ( 7, 21, 30 days, depending on your location) just return it and reorder with the screen you want.
    If you're over the return window try to work with Dell to swap it and maybe pay the difference.

    I don't think that buying the panel separately would be worth it though.
     
    katalin_2003, Aug 22, 2011
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  5. greatest335i

    greatest335i Notebook Enthusiast

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    ya i really dont have time to send in and wait i need my laptop for work. maybe i can swap the screen and sell the 1600x900?
     
    greatest335i, Aug 22, 2011
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  6. LVNeptune

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    buying screens for these after purchase are super expensive :(
     
    LVNeptune, Aug 22, 2011
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  7. greatest335i

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    ah okok i guess i just stick with 900 untill this thing die ^ ^
     
    greatest335i, Aug 22, 2011
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  8. Jas71

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    If I were you I would scan for dead pixels. If you have I believe it is 3-4 or more, they will replace your screen. Just try to see if you can pay the difference for the upgrade to the 1080P.
     
    Jas71, Aug 22, 2011
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    Maybe from Dell I saw a site a few weeks back that sold them for like $150 for the 1080p display.
     
    ewitte12, Aug 22, 2011
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  10. greatest335i

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    ooooooo 150??? you got the link?
     
    greatest335i, Aug 22, 2011
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    ewitte12, Aug 22, 2011
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    Maybe for the LCD only which BTW it's glued to the plexy :( making this job not easy for everyone.

    LE: they're also out of stock
     
    katalin_2003, Aug 22, 2011
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  13. ewitte12

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    Would have to check I've seen at least one person say it was not glued.
     
    ewitte12, Aug 22, 2011
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  14. katalin_2003

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    Well if it's like the M17x, M17x R2, M18x etc. Than trust me it is with something like the 3M double sided tape.
     
    katalin_2003, Aug 22, 2011
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  15. jruss

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    I know this might not be the solution the OP is looking for, but how about plugging it into a bigger LCD monitor?

    I'm thinking of purchasing a M17x with the 1600x900 screen as well but mine will stay rooted on my desk so hooking up a monitor isn't a problem for me.
     
    jruss, Aug 24, 2011
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  16. Tankor

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    does hooking up ur notebook thats 900p up to a monitor that supports 1080p let u take advantage of the 1080p ?
     
    Tankor, Aug 24, 2011
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  17. Joe85

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    yes it does indeed
     
    Joe85, Aug 24, 2011
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