Official "swapping the XPS 17 L701x screen" thread

They are usually pretty quick to respond. I got an email back within 2-3 hrs. You need to remember they are in Taiwan (current time there 10:30PM......current time here 09:30AM --well at least for me) ...i am in Washington, DC......maybe they are sleeping

 

Yeah I am the same time difference with you, and I totally understand the difference just been 2 days and anxious after seeing all your guys great success. Can I ask which email your corresponding with?

Thanks!

 

I will PM you details.

 

Thanks for the info, I have sent an email and will let you know what happens.

 

I have the same here, even tried different email accounts but no answer. If you could PM me the details also?

 

Reply from 'Require IT' regarding this:
NEW AU OPTRONICS B173HW01 V4 V.4 17.3" FHD LED SCREEN on eBay (end time 15-Feb-11 14:02:54 GMT)

> We only have the superior LG Philips version of this sorry, you need to
> avoid the forums that have incorrect information about this screen
>
> Regards
> Gary

and then:

> How is LG the world leader in screens an inferior product to the tier 2 AUO
> manufacturer.
>
> I guess you will call me wrong, I mean we only sold a quarter of a million
> screens in the last 2 years what do we know, you have probably never even
> seen a screen.
>
> The fact you look at forums simply proves you have absolutely no idea what
> you are talking about.
>
> Also you probably don't realise you would also need to change the lcd cable
> if you are trying to upgrade the resolution of your screen.
>
> Please don't buy off me, we don't need your kind of custom!

 

I'd just email him the technical spec sheets from the respective manufacturers with a polite note to "RTFM".

 

can someone PM me e-mail details of yslcd to??!!!

and i live in united kingdom, someone know how much it all will cost me???

 

I think it may be Chinese New Years now. Could be the reason you're not hearing back from them immediately.

 

wow... nice way to treat potential costumers.

I've just sent him a query regarding this screen: NEW HANNSTAR HSD173PUW1-A00 17.3" FHD SCREEN LED LEFT on eBay (end time 23-Feb-11 18:19:40 GMT) - to ensure I do receive the Hannstar and not a "compatible" screen.

I'll see how he answers.

 

chinese new year is february 3rd, year of the rabbit.

 

LMAO!!!
awwhh...thats funny!---wipes tear from eye from laughing hard------
That can't be real...can it?
I think someone's adolescent child got on their website to send that reply.
had to be...
Thanks, needed that laugh.
"Please don't buy off of me, we don't need your kind of custom.."
---------starts laughing again uncontrolably----------------
RedlanceEQ, I will definitely like to hear about the response you get...
Rooster

 

Ordered my new screen from Studio Technology, Dora was a massive help and quick to respond. It was $88 + $64 Shipping to Canada, I paid via WU. Again thank you all for all your help and thank you Mitchell for doing all the hard work in finding this panel.

 

Just emailed studio techonology seeing what there best price is inc shipping to uk will let you know the reply i get

Seeing as i spent most of yesterday trying to get an AUO 1.4 screen and everyone telling me they either dont exist or they ship compatibles , and as for that other guys reply from ebay , id tell him to stick his screen up his woop woop , what a deadbeat

 

I have updated the first post, compartmentalizing the reseller section in three sections: good resellers, unconfirmed resellers and bad resellers.

That should help people out.

 

I have reported them, on ethics, Ebay is a market place selling goods! and if you are looking for them goods you expect to get what you need,

i know its totally over the top but thats like saying " BMW 2.5 litre enginee for sale part number 234566 "

oh but you may get a compatable part!!!! its false advertising,

he knows that panel is a good one, so by advertising it, he will get sales and he thinks he is covered by saying they ship a compatable screen, i bet he has never had one in stock!!!! grrrrrrrrrrrrr slimey !!!!!

 

I agree , i dont know whether you are alowed to legally sell something in the UK and ship a "comparable" one without at least pre warning the customer

 

Nice one, cheers , seems to me 95% of people who sell them ship screens that are completely different to whats advertised

 

Well like you all I'm quite annoyed by the ways these sellers seem to do their business.

So, is it possible for us to mark those bad sellers at ebay and give them a negative score?
Any warning to others is nice, and marking them as bad could hopefully change the sellers tactics in a positive way.

 

Here is their answer:

To which I replied:

I think I'll head to Studio Tech as well. I just need to gather up the funds needed.

 

FYI, the resolution that an external monitor can support has nothing to do whit the resolution the LVDS cable can support. (in fact, the displayport supports up to 2560*1600, the "up to" part refers to the highest resolution display currently available)
Read this for more information: http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...465074-g51vx-screen-transplant-success-3.html

 

I only used the external monitor example to prevent having them coming back to me saying :you are wrong, you need to change your motherboard" which was the tune they started on.

When it comes to computers or laptops, the resolution your screen can support does not mean you will be able to show that resolution. To do that, you need the proper graphics integrated chip or dedicated video card. Of course, you also need to ensure the cabling is the same too, but the screens we found in this thread (AUO, LG and Hannstar) work.

Anyhow, it just shows that these guys have not got a clue on computers and just rehash the data they got from their supplier (which I bet is LG) and do not like when anyone contradicts them (as can be seen in the numerous responses members got). So bottom line, avoid them.

 

Ive been emailing Studio Tech as well all morning ,
Been talking to a lady called Jue and she could not be more helpful

This is what she told me

"Regarding your inquiry, we have B173HW01 V.4 (exact version 4) in stock and it is grade A brand new in original package.

Price for B173HW01 V.4 is $87/pcs.

Shipping charge $78 is cost through FedEx international economy
(to UK)

Seems perfect, just gonna work out how to do a Western Union transfer from UK and will probably order from them as they seem like the only ones who know what there talking about

 

This is quite interesting, and could make adding an 120hz panel to the L701x difficult. I need to research the LVDS standard some more...

On a side note, like the way Dell sometimes ships an extra HDD caddy, and sometimes they don't, maybe they also use two types of cables. That would explain why a 1080p doesn't always work in the L701x

 

the problem with laptops especailly with this type of modding, is compatable alternatives to manufacturers parts are always going to be illussive information to find, and no one wants to put there hands up and say you can find abetter part here! especailly DELL! but to an extent thats understandable re warranties etc,

but thats why i love this forum and others like av forums, they are gold mines of information, so it really gets my fekking back up when some idiot who thinks hes the master of LCDS coz he has an ebay account, spouting stuff about forums giving out mis information, and if you are a memeber of one, he then wont sell to you !!!! LMFHO

 

I am waiting on Studio Tech replying with a quote to the UK.

Btw i'm upgrading a Dell 1749 with multi touch 900p screen. As far as I know no one has upgraded multi touch screen, but a few have upgraded standard 900p screen. Hope when I get it the connectors are the same!

 

I want to order it to.Let me know what you work out about that western Union alright!!??

 

Will do , just waiting for them to reply, i think there prolly sleeping now, should be with me tomorrow morning

 

Mine shipped out last night! Studio Tech is quick to respond and quick to ship. I ended up paying $88 for the panel and $64 to ship to Canada $152 + WU Fees and will get the panel Feb 1st

 

Sweet! mines is out for delivery

 

That's awesome! let me know how it goes

 

Thats fantastic!
No one has upgraded to the multi touch screen. I know that the option was offered on the US Dell site, but It didn't appeal to me but was interesting non the less.
Let us know how that goes. The more information that is disseminated here on this forum can do no harm in the future
"the more knowledgeable you are, easier life gets" or something like that...
Rooster

 

Ok western union money sent to Studio Tech, lets hope the laptop turns up soon , if the screens here on time too i may just upgrade it without even powering the standard screen up

 

Just wondering, did you guys fill in this form? If so how long did you wait for reply?

http://www.yslcd.com.tw/Inquiry.asp...ize=17.3&&Resolution=1920*1080&&Remark=Glare+

 

As they are way ahead of UK time wise they are closed right now but usually if you email you get a reply back in 10-15 mins

Use this email [email protected]
I have had nothing but perfect courtious swift replies from the lady there , hence i paid for mine this morning

 

Multi touch is cool for working in some website admin areas, if this was available with high quality screen be nice feature to have. At the moment screen quality is poor as you know, and to be honest accuracy is not that great. Have to make buttons large otherwise click wrong thing or miss.

Thanks I have just sent them an email. Guess will be waiting probably until next week now for a reply.

 

Found interesting site for screens and cables.

Dell LCD Cables: Parts-People - Replacement Dell Laptop LCD ribbon cable In Stock- Page 2

 

Blown away! - Just installed my new panel with no issues. Mitchell2.24v thanks for the pictures on page one and your notes this task was a breeze. Took me a little over 30minutes to complete because i was trying to be really careful.

next I installed AUO color .icc profile along with profile chooser -everything went well but didn't notice a difference.

In color management application I do see the AUO profile and it is set as default. the profile chooser app is also displaying the AUO file and my only option is to click refresh - which is what I've done (without noticing any difference)

do I need to mess with anything in the advance tab of color management?

Thanks in advance - great thread!

 

Jamal nice! Glad to hear it was easy enough to put in. I am excited for mine to come next week I find myself checking the tracking number and it's only been a day lol.

 

MadeiraG, I just noticed your signature shows XPS 1530. You didn't order a 17" screen for an XPS 15 did you?

 

haha nah thats my current laptop, im waiting for my 701 to arrive

 

@Michell
I believe we have 5 interested parties. Could you ask what costs will be for an order of 5 screens Mitchell?

You can PM me at [email protected]

 

My screen ordered and paid for. Coming from Studio Technology thanks to Jue.

 

My screens shipped, fed ex says should be here Friday , not bad at all

 

Thanks! That's what the notes are for, so I'm glad they were of help.

It should just work and I'm not quite sure what went wrong. I'll do a new profile this week and upload that one also. Maybe that one will work.

Sorry for my late reply, I'm a bit busy lately. I'll find out the cost, and let you know!

 

I wanted to share this with everyone else ordering from Studio Technology. My panel arrived in perfect condition and I installed it with no problems. The screen looks AMAZING! - no problems or hiccups at the moment but I am a bit concern of what I found underneath the egg-shape packing foam this morning as i was getting ready to take out the trash-It's a yellow Dell Slip which may or may not be related to my panel.
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don't know what to think of this? maybe a referb? Studio Technology did say it was grade"A" screen meaning brand new. any thoughts on this?

Maybe they reused the box and packing foam?

 

This is taken from an email i got from them before i ordered my screen
"Regarding your inquiry, we have B173HW01 V.4 (exact version 4) in stock and it is grade A brand new in original package.

Price for B173HW01 V.4 is $87/pcs.

So i guess they are saying they are grade a brand new unless there lying , i mean does the screen look ok to you, if it does throw away the paper and stop worrying

 

Don't worry. They order the panels in large quantities and have to improvise when shipping a single panel. Mine came in the box for a 15" Car LCD panel.

And this panel is not used by Dell (not this revision anyway), so the paper is probably from another type of panel.

 

Hi,

This is my first post to the forum but I have been watching it for the last few days.

I have already ordered a batch of the AUO B173HW01 V4 screens which will be delivered next week to the UK.

This isn't the correct place to tout business, but if you are really after the AUO screen, drop me an email on [email protected] and I can give you some more details.

I would prefer fellow XPS 17 owners get first digs on them.

Thanks
Lee

PS. I'm sorry if I'm breaking any rules by posting this. I just wanted to help you guys out!!!

 

Mine arrived a day early! Stuck at work for a bit longer and can't wait to get home to start the swap It's like xmas all over again. (Ordered on Thursday and delivered Today to Canada)