The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Upgrade V6J to V6Va's IPS screen :)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by aezs, Sep 2, 2006.

  1. aezs

    aezs Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    aezs, Sep 2, 2006
    #1
  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    2,319
    Messages:
    14,119
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    455
    The price seems low, I mean $99?

    ASUS sells the V6va LCD for $375 USD with Item ID# 18-241506B10Q, not the same as the one there....


    Anyone wanna test it out? :p
     
    coriolis, Sep 2, 2006
    #2
  3. Yair

    Yair Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    277
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Excuse me for asking, but what's the deal with the IPS screen? I keep seeing people drool over it? what does IPS stand for, and why is it so good/pretty.
     
    Yair, Sep 2, 2006
    #3
  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    2,319
    Messages:
    14,119
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    455
    Basically, IPS means In-Plane Switching, which is easier described as a type of LCD screen that has zero dead angles, so no matter which angle of degree you look at the screen, it will look the same.
     
    coriolis, Sep 2, 2006
    #4
  5. Yair

    Yair Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    277
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Is the V6J the only notebook to have that kind of a screen?
     
    Yair, Sep 2, 2006
    #5
  6. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    2,319
    Messages:
    14,119
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    455
    Yes.


    The ThinkPad T60 has an option for it(FlexView).
     
    coriolis, Sep 2, 2006
    #6
  7. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

    Reputations:
    1,059
    Messages:
    2,633
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Correction --- the V6Va was the only notebook to have it, and was a limited import into the US in late '05.

    V6j has a regular (but still very good, according to those who know/have it) LCD.
     
    ClearSkies, Sep 3, 2006
    #7
  8. SRD

    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    133
    Messages:
    2,089
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    You know thats real cheap for that screen. It may not be IPS because in other parts of the world that model came without it. so hope its the one you wanted.
     
    SRD, Sep 4, 2006
    #8
  9. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,126
    Messages:
    2,395
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Let us know if that works. That would be a sweet upgrade if it did.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 5, 2006
    #9
  10. aezs

    aezs Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Updates folks, looks what else i've picked up for my V6J :p :p :p :p


    VX1-1B LCD COVER ASSY/YELLOW
    More Detail 13GNFC2AM013-1 $72.00
     
    aezs, Sep 6, 2006
    #10
  11. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    375
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    If you're still wondering what IPS technology is, check out Notebookreview's review for the T60p. Several screenshots compare the Thinkpad's flexview with a Dell's...you'll see the difference right away.
     
    who8mahrice, Sep 6, 2006
    #11
  12. daniel_S

    daniel_S Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    could you post a link ?
     
    daniel_S, Sep 6, 2006
    #12
  13. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

    Reputations:
    418
    Messages:
    8,782
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    The maker of the IPS screen that was on the V6va's that I'm familiar with came from Fujitu.... and it certain costs more than $100.
     
    PROPortable, Sep 6, 2006
    #13
  14. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,126
    Messages:
    2,395
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    55
    It would have to cost more than that much. The screen for my old HP laptop cost $300, and it was low res, not glossy, and just not good. I could see the IPS being $500-$600 easy.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 6, 2006
    #14
  15. aezs

    aezs Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    aezs, Sep 6, 2006
    #15
  16. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    2,319
    Messages:
    14,119
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    455
    I'm currently looking at an extra V6 lid, just $37 for the lid, then to get it laser etched afterwards :)
     
    coriolis, Sep 6, 2006
    #16
  17. aezs

    aezs Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Lol can i sell you mine My V6 Lid after i put on the lambo lid~
     
    aezs, Sep 7, 2006
    #17
  18. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,126
    Messages:
    2,395
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I scratched mine, $37 for a new one wouldn't be terrible, would it void my warranty to switch it?
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 7, 2006
    #18
  19. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    2,319
    Messages:
    14,119
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    455
    Probrably...
     
    coriolis, Sep 7, 2006
    #19
  20. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,126
    Messages:
    2,395
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Thats too bad...I hate those scratches.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 7, 2006
    #20
  21. aezs

    aezs Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    well if you replace it with the original lid, in practice they won't able to tell you did it and therefore there's no way they can void warranty.
     
    aezs, Sep 7, 2006
    #21
  22. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

    Reputations:
    2,319
    Messages:
    14,119
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    455
    Unless there are hidden 'stickers' inside the lid. I'm 100% sure they will not look there, unless there is a LCD problem of some sort, so technically, unless its an LCD repair problem, they will not notice :D

    Now to see how to actually open it up....

    I see screws on the hinges....!
     
    coriolis, Sep 7, 2006
    #22
  23. aezs

    aezs Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    22
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I'd just send the laptop to your local laptop repair shops. I called one at my area, and they charge $60 CAD to replace the lid and LCD. But hey , if someone can come up with a step by step guide...........
     
    aezs, Sep 8, 2006
    #23
  24. ez2remember

    ez2remember Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    28
    Messages:
    494
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Thats very interesting... I would love to make my v6va into a Lamboghini.

    I wonder if I can somehow get hold of this lid in the UK... hmm
     
    ez2remember, Sep 8, 2006
    #24