Swapping LCD for LED m1530, will it work?

Hi all, my friend has the m1530 with the LED screen and was wondering whether the LED could be swapped and used on a different m1530 with an LCD originally.

Basically, is the only difference in a matter of thickness, or are they powered differently. will the regular m1530 work with a swapped LED?

 

That's a good question. By your signature, looks like you got a really nice setup on your M1530. Reason for me to join this forum was the m1530. : )

 

Thanks, yea my 1530 is a beast. I'm gonna drop in an X9000 in about a week, that should prove pretty interesting.

So does anyone have an answer to my question?

Cheers

 

I just did some searching on this, but no luck. Seems like this is actually a very rare case that someone would do this. Don't give up hope though. I would try Dell technical support when they are open tomorrow.

 

I dont see why there would be a problem with this at all. Its just the display - no drivers or any other software to install, so it shoul dbe a straight forward swap.
I swapped out the LCD in my M1730, from a Sammy to a LG, with no problems whatsoever, so I dont see why you should run into any.

the only thing I can think of it if you just change the panel itself, and not the entire upper lid, its whether the LED will fit into your upper lid nicely, since the LED panel lids are thinner.

Personally, I think you'll be fine

 

@ Hanime and ifti, Thanks a lot for the input.

I am going to try it out. the thing I am worried about is, the LED consumes less power, meaning the power it's taking isn't as much as an LCD. If I swap with an LED, it's possible to say that it can screw up the screen because the laptop is outputting more power then it can handle, make any sense?

 

No, a certain amount of power isnt pushed to the panel. The panel takes the power it needs. So when you put the LED panel in, it will just draw less power itself, and you may notice a small increase in battery life as well.

 

It wont work. The connectors are different, the cables are routed differently.. The supporting bezels in case of the LCD won't be able to hold the LED screenat all, due to a difference ofabout 2 mm in the thicknesses of the screens..

 

ok thanks, but lets say I switch the entire bezel. not just the screen inside it. will it work then?

 

According to Dell Tech Support, it won't work and they won't ship you an LED panel separately. You have to return your old one and replace your order with the LED version.

That's what I did. My LED 1530 is scheduled to be shipped 05/14.

 

I'll be interested to see your results.

Last X9000 I saw in a 1530 didn't shine at all when compared to my T9300, although that was an engineering sample.

 

How much did they charge you to replace your CCFL to LED?

 

That should work.. Depending on whether the cables used for the monitor are identical or not...

 

Thats what I'm trying to figure out, are the cables the same. I would assume they are.

So, your saying that that power output wont make a difference between the CCFL and the LED.

I like experimenting, so I really wanna try this out.

Any other input would be appreciated.

Cheers.

 

$150 for the LED upgrade (from the original 1440x900 CCFL).

 

The inverter, you mean? That is integrated into the display, if you are changing it lid and all.. If the video cable is identical, then it would work.. Look through the service manual for the 1530..

 

thanks a lot for all the help, so as long as the cables are identical, there is no problem?

 

How do you know that the cables are identical? Another question is where can you buy the screen? I haven't seen anyone sell LED screen as a spare part yet.

 

I'm not buying the screen, a friend has the laptop with the LED and I want to see if it'll work on mine. just an experimental thing. I don't know if the cables are identical, that why I asked. I am going to check it out and see.

Cheers.

 

Please let us know how it turns out.

If it works... well, can't really do anything now as my new order is already in build, but at least other people can just call them up and ask them to ship you an LED panel separately.

 

IF the cables match then the inverter (power supply to LCD) is your only worry

 

Someone said that the inverter is in the LCD Panel. So if I switch the whole panel that it should come with the LED inverter in it. So therefore there shouldn't be a problem, assuming the inverter is in the panel and not in the machine.

Basically if the cables match, then the inverter is my only problem. where is the inverter usually located? Can I switch the inverter if it's not in the panel?

 

The inverter is integrated into the display unit.. and he is changing the whole lid.. The service manual is the best point of reference.. From what I see in the manual of the 1330, the connectors for supply to the inverter, and the video cable are different, for the CCFL and LED displays... Looks like you also might have to replace the cables..., if the 1530 uses similar connections

 

I'm gonna check it out and see. Thanks all for the input. Or I'll just open 'em both up and do some tinkering. Though I did want to find some more info on this before I opened them both.

Cheers and again, thanks for the help.

 

The inverter is not integrated into the lcd. It is attached to the bottom of the lcd frame. It is removable if necessary.

 

No one said it was actually IN the LCD. It's in the bezel. I'm not worried about the power inverter, I'm worried about the cables not being the same size. if thats the case then it can't really be done.

 

Any updates???

 

bringing up an old thread, but i'm really interested.

any updates?

 

Hi rahx,
I have also s Dell M1530, with the old display, since you have experienced both versions, could you tell me if there is a big difference, (in resolution, picture quality, battery duration, and so on)?
Thanks in advance