Official "swapping the XPS 17 L701x screen" thread

Hey Matt,

So glad you got it...so it took 10 days from UK to NZ?? Not too bad for the price of the postage I think?!?

Yes, I just hope it works fine for you. Let me know as soon as you have fitted it and given it a test.

Cheers
Lee

 

Ok, so I think will get the AUO 1080p screen.

Now my questions is, what did you guys do with your crappy LG screen?
Dump it in the bin? Sell it on ebay? Anyone buying it? What did you do?

 

I am definitely keeping it in the event that my current system needs to be replaced for any reason. I can't see anyone buying it.

 

I would strongly advise on keeping the old screen, and this for various reasons. If your computer needs to be replaced by Dell, you will need to put the old screen in because they will only get you an equivalent computer (thus not with a FHD screen).

Another example, if your FHD screen has a problem for any reason and needs to be sent back to the seller for replacement, you'll have a spare screen to use and will be able to work, when you would not have been able to if you had trashed the old screen.

Bottom line, if it is not broken, keep it. You never know when it might become useful.

 

Hey Lee when you expecting the next batch of screens, any room on the waiting list

my only concern with changing is not breaking the bezel!! anyone have a fool proof way of taking it off!

 

Hey guys, been perusing this thread for a while, and decided to get a AUS B173HW01 V0 for my XPS 17 (L701x)

I followed the instructions to replace the screen, and booted the laptop. I saw the dell logo, the windows flag / startup screen, but after that the screen went blank (no cursor, no nothing). I go into safe mode, and everything comes up just fine. I tried reinstalled the OS on a blank drive, and it installed just fine, but on boot, get the blank screen after the windows logo.

When I plug an external monitor in to the display port, it recognizes that, and displays the desktop as dual displays (not extending the desktop).

Has anyone else had that problem? Is there something I need to change in the bios or adding the color profile before booting?

Please help.

Thanks

 

btw, this is an i7-740QM processor 8 gb or ram, nvidia 445M with 3 gb vram

 

If you scroll back a page you will find a link to an nvidia 266.48 driver that will fix your problem. Dell drivers don't work wIth the replacement screen. Barlow posted the link, thanks lee!

 

Anyone else interesting in putting together a U.S. 'GROUP BUY' so we can cut down significantly on shipping cost? We should get one together!!!

 

Ha~ Looks nice.

 

Hello, i´m looking for a LG FullHD 1920x1080 Display
Which Display is compatible and work on XPS 17 and where can i found it?

 

Hey Banamam8nuk,

Did you email me earlier regarding the screen? If not, you can get me on [email protected].

Cheers
Lee

 

email sent Lee

 

Barlow -- I'm trying to put together a US Group buy -- any tips from your experience? I've tried sending in a couple INQUIRIES from their site, but no response. How might I get a hold of Jue ?

 

Jue Zhao
Studio Technology Co., Ltd.
www.yslcd.com.tw
Phone: 886-3-4393386 ext:222
Fax: 886-3-4393326
Email: [email protected]
MSN: [email protected]
Skype: studio_jue

 

Thumper,

Edrunci has provided contact details. Make sure you negotiate 90-warranty terms or they will only give you 30-days.

If you want any more info, just drop me an email and I give you some further details

Cheers
Lee

 

Hi Guys,

Im thinking about getting one from https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/

As many people have/are.. already put a SSD in and it's amazing!

I think it'll work out around £110 for UK delivery, anyone ordered from them from the UK and noted how long delivery took?

Also, perhaps pedantic but it's little things that annoy me about the current screen, in general for me it's not that bad. However, in games like WoW, if im zoomed in, name tags are ok, but as soon as you zoom out the names start getting 'blockish', ive ramped up AA/AF and it doesnt fix that, so I assume getting a 1080 will improve this vastly or not much?

Cheers

Chris

 

Hi Chris,

Have we spoke about this screen? I'm based in the UK and have helped some other forum members out with this screen. Drop me an email if you wanna chat. Cheers
Lee
[email protected]

 

So theres no way in getting the XPS 1645 RGBLED screen for the new XPS series?

Im experiencing major issues with low level battery and screen turnin on and off and changing colours. changed display today and getting mobo and battery changed tomorrow.

i mean i love my xps 1645 but I hat the issues I have, see here:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/del...ns-off-green-red-yellow-restart-required.html

 

Hi, probably not - I have only just started looking at this, but its definately something I need to get replaced, just not enough pixels for my liking!

I'll email you now.

Cheers

Chris

 

Not sure that we could, is the 1645 using a 17.3 inch dispay? not trying to smartish but I have heard the comparisions and the wishes for the RGBLED display but I believe that the author and major contributors have found three to four displays that work and I can't say for sure, but I believe there has been no discussion in detail if Dell would or could supply the display.

The Best Nvidia driver for 435M/445M

 

Now that the specs are up at least in the UK for the L702x. The graphics card is slightly different so I was wondering if the 3D screen would be compatible with the L701x. I really am interested in purchasing the screen. Any ideas? thank

 

Good question...
I do know that the 445M is 3D ready, but since the MOBO is going to be different, do you think the display for the L702x will also work with the L701x? I need to see more about the techs of the L702x..

The Best Nvidia driver for 435M/445M

 

I am interested too in this Topic.. Will the 3D screen eventually be at high resolution 1920x1080?

 

The L701X (and most of the laptops currently out there) use a video connector and signal called LVDS (Low voltage differential signalling). As far as I know, LVDS cannot pass 3D video information. So in all probability, the XPS 17 (L701X) will never have a 3D screen.

 

there is no such thing as 3D signal, 3D is just regulair signals whit twice the refresh rate (120hz), it probably features a different cable to cope whit the increased bandwidth.

 

Lee,

Finally got my XPS 17, installed your screen, it is beautiful, no dead pixels, thanks for everything!

To those installing the screen, I did not break any of the teeth, it was actually really easy to install. What was hard was taking off the webcam, had to cut the tape but all went well and all works. The one part I screwed up is I accidentally scratched my baby with the screen frame whil taking it off. I had the towel on the keyboard but when I laid the screen down, the metal frame was caught between the screen and the 'butt' and just nicked some paint off. Luckily I cannot see it when using the laptop but bear this in mind, that frame is sharp!

The screen is worth the upgrade, though if you had never used 1080p before you would be more than happy with the stock screen, it is actually a lot better than I thought.

Peace!

 

Going from the m1710 (1920 x 1200) to the XPS 17's 1600 x 900 was a HUGE disappointment. I actually bought the 17r before returning that and getting the XPS in the outlet -- when I got the 17r I didn't even know it had the lower res screen -- I was quite surprised they would do that, to say the least. Why sell a 17" with crap res? I don't get it. But it's more than just that -- it has those poor viewing angles.

 

I agree thumper, it was a huge letdown from my SXPS 1080p screen. It is however much nicer than my wifes inspiron screen. So if you have not come from a nice screen you may be fine with it.

You can't go backwards though

 

I'm in the market for a new lappy and have honestly been let down by whats out there. I have a M1710 and sadly it has a nicer screen then what 99% of whats out there. I am looking at the M17x R2 as you can order it with the 1920 X 1200 screen BUT the new XPS17 has such nice specs save for the screen res. Anyone know if I can just yank the LCD out of my M1710 and use it in the XPS17?

 

Hey Matt,

So pleased the AUO reached you in perfect condition and you are happy with it. It really does enhance the XPS17 experience and is worth the upgrade cost. I got a SONY blu-ray reader/writer too installed and the JBL speakers and AUO screen compliment each other perfectly whilst watching blu-ray movies.

FEDEX have just confirmed the next batch and they should land in the UK on 1st March, again, feelers out to all the forum members before I sell these through my eBay store. I have had a couple of people who have changed their mind and have come off my reserve list, so they're up for grabs.

Just let me know: [email protected]

 

Your system uses a different cable layout although I believe it is still a standard 40 pin connectors so it could be possible. You would need to make sure the camera ribbon cable is accounted for since some are integrated into the display cable and some are separate.

Another option is a new L701x XPS 17 system I just listed on eBay which already has the a true Dell X919N (AUO B173HW01 V4) installed. It has only 4 hours of use on it and is in flawless condition. We special ordered this unit through some private channels early last month so it is 100% DELL . The thing also has GPS and a few other onboard goodies. It served our research purpose well and now it will be sold off. I have one just like it (see below) and I love it! Just PM me for the eBay link or go there directly and search for “Dell L701x XPS 17 820QM + 8GB + 1080i + SSD”.

Scott

 

To me it's just the other way around: Dell puts the 3D capacity in the spotlight, but says nothing about unimportant stuff like gamut, contrast color-accuracy and stuff.. And there is a up-price of €235,- for the panel and €40,- for 3D capability on the gpu, no 3D glasses (a €110,-) specified to be included with the laptop. That is a lot of money for a unknown FHD panel.

Just wondering: what do people here think about chances on succesfully switching the 900p panel for the earlier mentioned FHD panels?

 

It should be noted the new GeForce 550M is basically a rebadged 445M with a slightly faster clock so its bandwidth is just over 28Gb/s. Likewise, the new GeForce 555M is basically a rebadged 480M with a faster clock and additional processing units. The big difference is the bumped up bandwidth which is over 43Gb/s.

For 3D capability, if the card supports DX-11 and HDMI 1.4, then it will almost always have the ability to feed a 3D signal to the onboard display. Anything over 512MB of DDR3 discrete video memory is moot and more marketing hype than substance when it comes to these laptop applications.

Even a 60~75Hz display will do 3D, but “how well?” is the question. With that said, I would put my money on Dell using the same AUO displays with the standard 40 pin connectors. They could be the same AUO V4 units or a new V5 that has been rumored. Regardless, most of the display cables on the Dell XPS systems are rated at 2.5Ghz/s and are less than 10 inches long so they are more than capable in regards to 3D.

In the end, Dell has a valuable agreement with AUO and LG so just as history has shown, I doubt little if anything has changed in the L702x LCD display unit.

Scott-

 

I just realise our Dell website has different options. I'll post a screenshot showing the options. You'll probably be able to guess what's written in dutch

They make it LOOK like there is a different output (or something) on the gpu card.
Obvious the standard card should be enough to bring a signal to the screen.

 

email sent

 

Got it Paul and responded!

 

Well, last week I received the new screen from Lee just in time before I went to a ski trip in Austria. I was in doubt to install it right away, I wanted to take my time. But I could not resist. In fact, my skiing skills would be heavily affected by the thought the new screen is laying around at home and not knowing...

So, some hours before my trip I installed it. And it was very easy. I was afraid dissembling the bevel, but this was in fact very easy. The most time I had was unscrewing the little screws at the side of the screen bracket. My screwdriver was a little too large.
But after 20 minutes the screen was up and running. No dead pixels and an amazing sight. The extra real estate on screen is much better, the colors are fibrant and the head-panning from left to right is over, viewing angles are very good.

Now my XPS has the screen it deserves !

 

And welcome to the AUO club

I wonder if this panel will work on the L702x???? There may be new members to the forum soon who have purchased the new model. Maybe those who haven't opted for the 3D screen will want to upgrade their panels and not pay Dell £175 for the privilege.

I should perhaps order some more in, just in case???

 

I have been in touch with some different suppliers in Taiwan and have discovered that there is a AUO B173HW01 V5 screen available.

Not sure whether everyone knows about this. I have a PDF of the Spec if anyone wants a copy. Drop me an email: [email protected]

Again, not sure if this would work with the XPS17 but just thought I would mention it.

 

question to anyone who has replaced thier screen?

did you use anything to remove the bezel other than using the finger method mentioned at the start of this thread,,

 

I used the "finger" method. Did not need any other tools for that.
I used the procedure described in the start post. At the left side of the screen (below the XPS letters) I put my fingers between the screen and the bezel and gently pulled the bezel from the screen (the plastic is flexible) until a click was heard. Then descend and repeat. It was very easy and did not break anything.
But be gentle.

 

Thanks for the reply
Just worried about damaging the screen;(
But guess I might give it ago

Was thinking of using something very slim to pop under the bezel to pop it like maybe some feeler gauges!

 

An effective method is to slightly push IN towards the center of the display as you pull the bezel apart. The little ears will disengage easier the more they are push INWARD from the outer perimeter (again, towards the display center) as that is the trailing edge of the ears/guides.

Pushing OUTWARD or away from the display perimeter as you pull the bezel apart will likely result in at least 1 or 2 broken tabs as that is the leading edge of the tab design and not the natural way the bezel wants to come apart. I find starting at the top corners or slightly in from the corners gives me the most plastic "flex" to start the process. Then I work my way down the sides. The bottom is the last section I address.

Scott-

 

Thanks ;-)

 

I used a plastic glue spreader (sort of like a tiny spatula) to help separate the bezel from the back. I slid it in between the screen and the bezel and used it to push outward on the teeth while I lifted the outside perimeter of the bezel with my fingers and fingernails. No broken teeth!
I sure love my new AUO screen!!!

 

Hi, I've just ordered the new XPS 17 with Sandy Bridge... Someone knows if the AUO V4 screen will be compatible?

 

Smoking Kid.....I was thinking exactly the same thing.

I would put money on it working just fine....but I think we need a 'lab rat' to test it.

 

Well, I would be happy... no, just kidding

What's the difference between the AUO V4 and the new V5? Do you sell it?

 

If you drop me an email at [email protected], I will email you the specs in a PDF file.

Cheers
Lee