Official "swapping the XPS 17 L701x screen" thread

sweet! your going to love it. let us know if you have any questions during the process.

If your interested in a internal bluray burner for your Xps17 markollyh over @ original XPS17 thread found a compatible model and your able to swap out the faceplate so you can have a flush finish of your xps 17.
here is the drive details: Sony BD-5730S 6x BD 12.7mm Tray SATA Blu-ray Writer

 

Hi All,
Since my 6 month old Studio 1747 has the AU Optronics 1920x1080 screen directly from Dell, I can say I am spoiled and will never go back to anything less on our future 17+" laptops. Now that I have taken delivery of a nice L701x, I am starting to like this beast as well; although the screen is nothing like the AUO on my Studio 1747. SoooOOOoo.... I decided to do what has been discussed in this thread, but contacted our company Dell rep and asked for a quote on the AUO B173WH01 v.4 (Part# X919N)... Well, first he said the only screen available was the 1600x900 (Part# MC13K) @ $154.95 + shipping w/ 90 day warranty and assured me it was "FHD" and 1920x1080. I was forced to educate him on the weird Dell descriptions that can be deceptive and asked him to double check his specs/claims since I knew the typical MC13K is not "FHD" or "B+RG" or "1920x1080". He said he would send it out anyway on Dell's dime and I could confirm one way or another. OK, it will be here this week and will most likely go back to Dell the same day. By the way, Dell can supply the true X919N, but be prepared for an outrageous $450 + s/h price tag (and that can be a refurbished display panel with only a 90 day warranty!).

At any rate, I contacted Jue like many others have done and I now have a box of display panels heading here to sunny San Diego, CA, which should arrive this Thursday. Since my company has a business account at the same bank as Studio Tech. overseas, I did not have to deal with Western Union so it was a quick and smooth transaction.

Now, I will have "FHD" all around and my L701x will become an even better desktop replacement with this enhancement - that Dell should have offered in the first place. Thanks to the original poster for the time he took to document the process and please add me to the true HD L701x ranks.

Regards,
Scott

PS: I may have an extra B173WH01 v.4 panel for someone within the USA if they are looking. Just PM me and we can talk there.

 

@Scott_RC-TEK: I can't PM you since you have less than 5 posts...but I am interested in an extra panel (if it is the right one and FHD). How much are you looking for?

 

Opps... my bad. Just email me at: s c o t t @rc-tek . com

 

I am too also interested in purchasing the screen mentioned. Since we are both in the states(though on opposite coasts) It would be beneficial to pool our requests to save on shipping costs. I am willing to pay a "finder's fee" as well. Since you do have an account set up, might I suggest setting up a site to allow us US owners to take advantage of this? I know it's alot to ask, but the need and want is there, and a little extra money never hurts.
Just a friendly suggestion...
Rooster

 

@Scott: please check your email

@RoosterRed: that is a darn good idea...this is a good deal for the seller and the buyers as well. The seller can gather up orders (with payments of course) and then start ordering. This is some good business lol

 

@jamal33 or Mitchel,

I must have missed a step and I know I saw it somewhere, I have the new screen installed and it works BUT not in normal mode, just goes black after starting windows (I did not change the drivers couldn't find the spot and thought it might still work) It still fully works in safe mode, just wondering if you have any input

Lol please don't tell me to reload os or put old screen back in lol

 

Went to safe mode removed the dell driver and now i am in normal mode and will do the modifed drivers all good so far will post back once i am all done lol

 

Done! WOW this thing is awesome, thank you everyone for putting all this info together couldn't have done it without you guys.

Mitchel special thanks for being the guinea pig and putting all the pics together, Jamal for giving the the info that finally got me in contact with studio tech and RoosterRed for the great post on Dell Graphics Drivers

Thanks! Saves me from tilting the screen so much to make sure I am not missing anything the the PSD design. Have a great night!

 

Your welcome CP, don't forget to keep an eye on this forum -Mitchel will be updating the color profile for our AUO panels when he gets a chance. His pictures definitely helped a ton and Rooster thanks for the clarification and link to the modded 2.66 drivers. Without that My panel would probably not work after the swap and I'd be pissed off thinking I got ripped off by a Taiwanese supplier.

~cheers

 

Anytime!
Don't forget RedlanceEQ for collecting all the good stuff together, he's done a bang up job!
If you can, posts some pics and show off your new baby!
Rooster

 

today comes out the new dell xps 17 right?

 

Was scheduled to, but I believe the recall on Sandy Bridge processors may delay that.
Rooster

 

Sorry to ask this here -- is there a similar thread for the XPS 15? Have a brother who is interested in getting XPS 15 and swapping in better screen.

 

Just a note for people ordering the AOU B173HW01 V.4 form Studio Technology, I ordered two of the B173HW01 V.4 screens from them, when they arrived I checked out both screens and one of them has 3 dead pixels. I emailed Jue with Studio Technology and the reply is below;

Sorry for my late reply!
Since I was out of office these days and wouldn’t be able to get access to my emails, please don’t mind!
Regarding the screen with dead pixel, please allow me to say sorry for our packing person since he picked up one of the wrong screens from other’s packaged. I did remind him to send you the screens with zero dead pixels but he had no intention to pack with the wrong one. Sorry again for our mistake. And according to the AUO IIS (the one I sent you), 3 dead pixels are allowed for the A grade, so please don’t be bothered by the screen is not good. I promised to give you the best discount for the next order.
Last but not the least, thank you very much again for your purchasing.

I have emailed Jue back to try and have them send me another screen to replace but have not heard back from them as of yet.

 

Day after having the screen, is it just more is anyone else finding everything really small lmao

 

Everything is going to be smaller as we have moved up to 1920 X 1080. But you can adjust things in Windows 7.

 

Well, the 3rd of february is chinese new year! Big holyday in many asian countries...

 

Are the pixels dead (black) or stuck (red or green for example)?

Sometimes it is possible to fix dead or stuck pixels, expecially on new panels. It might not always work, but while you're waiting (Chinese New Year) you might wnat to give it a shot.

Too bad you got a bad panel though, I hope this gets resolved one way or the other!

Yes, that's one of the reasons I got one. Now I can fit more info on the screen!

 

Hello all. First post here but long time reader.

I would just like to confirm that this screen will work 100% be for i pull the trigger.
I have read all of this thread and have seen some one mention this panel,

AU Optronics B173HW01 V.0

I'm not going to be doing any high end video or photo editing on this new lap top. Maybe just some media watching and some gaming.

A US supplier has the panel above in stock and ready to ship.

Thanks again for all this great info

Zin

 

It was mentioned that the V.4 was the correct one - or at least the preferred one. I'd hold off until it is verified [post is towards the start of the thread]


Mentioned here - works, but a "less good" option

 

After rereading everything in this thread again, i went ahead and ordered a AU Optronics B173HW01 V.0 from https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/.

Will let every one know how it goes.

Again, Thanks to all the wounder full info in this thread


Zin

 

Glad it was helpful to you.

Let us know how it goes as the V.0 could be an (cheaper) alternative for those who do not need the standards of the V.4.

 

Thank you for the information Jamal33 when I have time I will have to put the orther screen in and give it a try.

 

Did soup4you2 ever comment on the quality of the V.0 panel ?.

I am debating on ordering that screen as well vs the whole western union thing along with the fact that if i had issues i would have to ship it back or live with it .. Stuck pixels for me are something i could never live with for even a second ..

I wish there were some US vendors with the V4 but oh well might have to settle for second best ..

Brightness and the rest of the specs are very similar to the V4 aside from the color gamut and i am not doing any photo editing etc so that wont bother me ..

If i could find a used Hannstar screen that would even be fine since i have owned a couple already and aside from not being the brightest they were pretty nice overall especially the contrast(inky blacks)..

 

Well i will know for sure in about a week and 1/2. waiting on dell still for the XPS 17.

Have a SSD on the way as well as 8 more gigs of ram for it.

I'm from Detroit. so i will let you all know.


Zin

 

Thanks Zintac .. I am out in Auburn Hills ..

 

Hello all. Can anyone tell me the manufacturer of my laptop screen? It is listed in device manager/monitor as a CMO1718????

Thanks

 

CMO is ChiMei

 

There is a member I think called anodize who switched from AU Optronics B173HW01 V.4 to the AU Optronics B173HW01 V.0 screen. He thought the V.0 screen was better as the colours to him looked more natural.

I was tempted to buy a V.4 & V.0 and decide myself, but in the end just ordered the V.4.

 

@Busby62

I'm not sure if it works, but there are also software programs that try to remove stuck pixels (instead of dead, which are all black) by turning them on and off really fast. It is worth a try, and will probably not hurt. Try a search on Google for "fix stuck pixel"

 

Dam Guys! After reading this thread for an hour plus. i gotta say, you guys really got me all worked up for the 1080p screen. The best part is, I have not even ordered the L701x yet. 3 more days to go wohoo...

 

My box of AUO B173WH01 v.4 displays arrived today and one immediately went into my personal L701X. MMMmmmmmMMMmmmm.... just like my Studio 1747 - WONDERFUL FHD!

I am testing the screen now in Adobe CS5 and so far it looks excellent with no dead pixels.

Happy Camper-
Scott

 

Sweet!....
a box you say....
Did you give any thought to the proposel that was posted earlier?
Rooster

 

Well, I am open to the idea, but honestly only a few people have contacted me; not enough to justify a shipment. The extra display I do have after the others are allocated many be already spoken for. I figured it would require at least 5 committed buyers within a few days of one another to make it worthwhile for everyone involved as a onetime deal. If there were many more (25+), I would of course formally develop something online in regards to a web site with credit card and PayPal acceptance through our company.

At any rate, back to enjoying this screen~

Scott-

 

Scott, how much would it cost one if there were say 5 buyers? Savings = ?

 

Please check your email. I don't want to derail this thread.

Scott

 

than all still buying displays only for that one web page?? those wich are from Taiwan???

 

Yes, Jue is a good person to deal with at Studio Tech. However, we will see how he does when it comes to product Q/C issues when their Holiday is over next week. Here is a display that didn't want to play nice when installed. 15% of the matrix was effectively dead with only the LED backlights being functional. Good thing I had some extra displays, but we will be testing every one now.

Scott-

 

I'm considering purchasing an XPS 17 (UK version) which has a: 17.3" HD+ WLED True-Life (1600x900) with 2.0 Mega Pixel Integrated Camera, which I want to obviously swap out for a 1080 screen.

My question is, if the original screen is WLED, does is have/need an inverter? (This is probably a stupid question but I thought WLED didn't need and inverter?)

The reason I ask is the: AU OPTRONICS B173HW01 V.4 17.3 DEL which I'm considering requires one and it seems to be a popular choice.

Otherwise maybe I should stick with: DELL XPS 17 L701 17.3 LAPTOP SCREEN (LP173WF1) as the 1080 WLED option, which means I don't need to buy and inverter.

 

This has been a problem with that particular display description, it is incorrect and you do not need an inverter. it is indeed backlit by led and not a ccfl bulb. I would contact the seller and varify that the display in question is led but it's been discussed that model does not come in as a ccfl lit screen but is wled.
Rooster

 

Hi,

I have been in touch with that company in your link and I can tell you that the AUO B173WH01 V4 screen does NOT have an inverter.

Also, If you contact them, I guarantee they will tell you that they have none of this screen in stock and that they can mail you a compatible screen instead.

 

I just spoke with a tech there he confirmed it is indeed WLED and it has been corrected on their site. He also said they don't have any V4's (they are coming sometime?) but do have V2's which he said are almost identical.

 

Alchemist53, if you are really after this screen, drop me an email on [email protected].

I might be able to help you out!!!

 

I've been away from the LCD game for a while now, but I had both b173hw01 V0(72%) and V4(90%) and much preferred the V0. So if you're sensitive to over-saturated color, and want more neutral color, then look for the V0.

 

Seriously -- a 'group buy' would be awesome US? UK?

 

USA

Scott-

 

is here some people who are from UK and want to buy??

im waiting for dell xps 17 L702X but i think i will die faster that waited when it will be in store