Upgrade screen on BB G73JH?

So I picked one of these up. I got a good deal had a $400 Best Buy gift card (due to Best Buy messing up a purchase a few months ago) so got it for about $800. Now since the screen is only 1600x900 I want to upgrade the screen to the 1900x1080. I found the screen for sale on http://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/ASUS/G73JH/.

I just want to know, is this something that can just be replaced easy or is there any modification that I need to do?

Thanks in advance.

 

It won't be easy, and it might void your warranty.

 

I think it'd work assuming it's actually for the G73 and has the right connector. Wouldn't be that hard- I've replaced screens on laptops in the past. Just be aware that there are more than likely antennae and such up in the casing and you'll need to have some patience taking it apart.

Refer to the disassembly guide- link in my sig. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

I figured that it would void it, but not too worried about that aspect at this time. I have changed LCD screens on my previous laptops, but usually for the same one that originally came with it, though a pain but manageable. I know that the 5870 can handle the higher resolution, just curious if the laptop would see it right away or if there is anything else that would need to be done to get it working.

 

Oh yeah, if you connect it the laptop won't have an issue with it. Just that the physical install is generally tedious.

 

You'd have to reload the driver possibly. Other than that, doubt here's much else you'd need to do.

 

Cool. When I get the screen in and replace it I will update this thread with any caveats that come up (if any).

 

I am interested in knowing how this will turn out as well. Good luck on the upgrade!

 

Picking one up and doing a warranty voiding mod so soon? I'd wait to make sure you don't have a reason to return it before attempting the swap, but that's me.

 

Please take before and after pics for us...apples to apples!!! Thanks!

 

If you are willing to pull the trigger, I'll point you in the right direction.
http://www.screencountry.com/index.php?section=products&model=G73&brand=ASUS

Funny how the 1600x900 screen is only $4 less than the 1920x1080

 

I'm just curious on what exact panel they're using. Might be able to get it for cheaper from ebay..

 

The 1080p screen is HannStar HSD173PUW1 which ironically is the same screen that can be found on the Sager NP8760 / Clevo W870CU.

So I guess the Sager/Clevo people saying that it has a better screen must just be a placebo effect - pay more = see better screen.

 

something is wrong: http://www.anandtech.com/show/3662/asus-g73jha2-affordable-xlsized-gaming/9

I suspect that might not be the screen they were manufactured with.

Edit: fixed, that's what happens when I type too fast

 

Um.....

Check your link.

 

darn..not even hannstar's website shows that model :| Guess I'll have to rely on screencountry

 

Well its not a mystery why its not on there...Hannstar's main customers are to OEM/ODM not to the average jane and joe.

 

Can't wait to hear from this one dude..I'm just reluctant on taking a plunge for the screen coz it doesn't say what brand of panel they're selling..

 

Apparently screencountry carries AU Optronics compatible part for G73. Has anybody had any experience with this panel?

 

I have an AUO B173RW01 in my G73 (Best Buy Model) and its pretty bad. The color reproduction is acceptable, but verticle viewing angles are fairly annoying. The kicker is the dithering on dark blacks and grays, in addition to this weird flickering of edges when I move windows across the screen... its hard to explain. The LCD on display at Best Buy suffers no such issue, but I haven't determined the exact panel its using. I've swapped out the laptop once and got the same panel type and same issues.

That said, I've had an AUO panel in a previous Macbook Pro that was fantastic, so their 1920x1080 panel may be a winner.

I'm extremely interested in upgrading the screen to a better quality 1920 x 1080 panel, but would prefer find a vendor selling the actual panels used in the A1/A2 series.

 

My G73 came today and it does have the 1600x900 AUO panel (which kinda sucks), the problem is I can't find anybody who's selling hannstar 17.3" 1080p anywhere on the net. Guess I might take a plunge on the AUO's.

 

You're right. I thought I found something that may have worked for you. They were both listed as being for the G72, which I thought might work. But after looking closer, both screens were 1600x900. This site does have 1920x1080 screens though if you want to take a look. They are LG screens.

http://www.blisscomputers.net/search.aspx?find=17.3"&page=5

 

You sure you don't want to wait a few months? 3 or 4 months of break-in period. Just in case a random component goes bonkers.

Also, good luck opening the screen bezel, that thing looks friggen burley.

 

Darn right you are..This is my first asus laptop so I don't really know how reliable the components are

 

It's tedious and you will have to be willing to completely disassemble the laptop. it might be usefull to find or purchase a manual for repairs from ASUS manufacturers have these they just hide them well and charge a nominal fee for them.

Assuming that this is legit, you won't have to worry at all the upgrade will go smoothly

 

I do have the disassembly instruction, it was posted here a few weeks ago. It doesn't look different than any other laptop disassembly procedure, but I could be wrong.

 

I finally had some time to swap it out. Though horrible screen shots you will be able to see with the 1600x900 screen on the home page of the discussions you will only see 6 sub forums the last one being the Linux forum. With the 1920x1080 you will 9 sub forums with the last one being Desktop hardware.

It truly is nice with more real estate

http://files.me.com/cshiels/xv5zuz

 

Swapped it out? People would be interested in knowing exactly what you bought, how long the install was, and what you had to do. And some more pics of the actual laptop. Grats if you actually manged to swap it.

 

I thought what he bought was in the first post. Not a bad price for the 1080p version. I just have no desire to pull apart my system.

 

Here are better pics:

1600x900

http://files.me.com/cshiels/dopbs5

1920x1080

http://files.me.com/cshiels/24qvmt

Swapping the screen only took about an hour as you don't have to take apart the whole laptop which is nice.

Also the screen is brighter and the viewing angles and like night and day.

 

I seriously hope you're trolling

 

ROFL hitting "Prt Sc" is not a picture of the laptop screen!

 

Those pictures don't do justice. I would assume the 1080 screen looks a lot better.

 

I don't understand why people who use the internet would be compelled to shop at Worst Buy.

This could have been easily avoided if you had bought the G73JH online.

 

Or.... you can save $300 bucks by doing it yourself by buying it from Best Buy instead. Also, the Best Buy models seem to be suffering from GSOD problems a hell of a lot less then the internet models.

Looks like Online FAIL to me.....

 

I only payed about 70 more than I would have at BB and that is for the A2. Granted it was on sale with Bing. But the point is I didnt pay 300 more.

The BB model suffers from as much problems as any other G73, technically worse if you consider the AUO vs LG. Only thing good going for the BB model is the time it would take to replace it if it had problems, which so far a lot of ppl that bought from BB had to replace theirs at least once.

All G73s are the exact same, so please dont be spouting what you do not know.

 

cshiels can you please tell us where did you buy it and what part No. screen did you get.

Thanks!

 

This might help you out: http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...84-upgrading-g73jh-best-buy-screen-guide.html

 

Yes pic's, showing the connectors and how you did it please.

I wouldn't mind having a Hydis screen. Yumm..

 

There's only one connector actually--right here:


If you have other questions about the brief guide I wrote, let me know.

 

Hi. i currently have the asus g73jh rbbx05 model. i have the crap 1600*900 screen. it produces a lot of tearing. i am planning to update it to this screen New 17.3" LG PHILIPS LP173WF1 TL C1 FullHD LED Screen on eBay (end time 25-Dec-10 18:12:49 GMT)

i just need to know if this screen will work on my laptop or not.

thanks.

 

I wasn't aware the screen had anything to do with tearing.