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    XPS 15 panel swap with B156HW01 v.0

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by paul-home, Jan 14, 2011.

  1. paul-home

    paul-home Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I bought a B156HW01 v.0 panel and have fitted it to my XPS 15 which previously had the AUO 720p panel installed.
    The connector and screw holes all line up perfectly, it is installed and powers on, HOWEVER, the screen appears to display every other vertical line of pixels in white. I am hoping that this is somehow an adjustable setting than I can change in the display driver. Does anyone have any suggestions for me to try?

    Thank you
     
    paul-home, Jan 14, 2011
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sounds more like a hardware problem than a software one. Did you double check that all the cable connections to the new panel are fully seated?
     
    seeker_moc, Jan 14, 2011
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    Yes, I have tried re-seating the cable a few times.
    I have a nasty feeling that I'm going to have to give up on this panel.
     
    paul-home, Jan 14, 2011
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    Someone had a similar problem on changing out a screen on a XPS L701X. They installed modified graphic drivers drivers and the screen worked. You might give that a try.
     
    Busby62, Jan 14, 2011
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    I'm having trouble finding any reference to that.
    I dont suppose you could point me in the right direction?
     
    paul-home, Jan 17, 2011
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    The reference is in this post in this thread.

    Have you can try the modded drivers from this post

    Let us know how that works out!
     
    Mitchell2.24v, Jan 17, 2011
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    That is so helpful, thank you!
    I will try them right now.
     
    paul-home, Jan 17, 2011
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    Paul,

    I had the same problem with the same panel on my Dell XPS 15. If the modified drivers work, please let me know.
     
    cnygaard, Jan 17, 2011
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    Sadly, it doesnt work.
    I am a bit gutted about this.
    I guess it has to be the V.4 panel.
     
    paul-home, Jan 17, 2011
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    I can confirm the same problem with the v.0 panel on my L501x as well (i5 560 geforce 420)
     
    cnygaard, Jan 17, 2011
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    For the record, mine is an i7 GF 435.
    Someone must know whats up here?
     
    paul-home, Jan 17, 2011
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    Hmm, thats going to require me to strip a lot more out of the machine. Not sure if I am that brave.
     
    paul-home, Jan 17, 2011
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    If it is a cable issue, where can we purchase a cable that works with the l501x and the 1080p screen? It would not surprise me if Dell decided to use a cheaper cable with only the wires needed for the 720p screen.
     
    cnygaard, Jan 17, 2011
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