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    Ever upgrade your screen?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by voltaire, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. voltaire

    voltaire Notebook Consultant

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    How easy was it? I'm thinking of upgrading the 1537 lcd screen to 1400 x 900 and have found a place that sells them. A couple of questions, does a new screen resolution put any extra demands that your computer may not be able to handle? I'll try and find the link but one seller here in BC, Canada discourages people from upgrading screens to higher resolutions. He never mentioned why and he could easily make money off the likes of me but rather listed his opinion in the faq. Also, does the computer automatically recognize the new screens resolution?
     
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The process of swapping displays is one of the trickier things to do on a notebook. However, if you're careful, it's very doable, and yes, the system should automatically recognize the new resolution. Higher resolution will only stress the system when it comes to graphically intense stuff like gaming, and even then only if you run it at the higher native resolution.

    Your seller was probably just discouraging people from replacing displays because it can be a very confusing process for the everyday user, and it can lead to more harm than good.

    On the product support page for the 1537, check the Service Manual. There should be a section with instructions on removing and replacing the display.
     
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  3. voltaire

    voltaire Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the info.
     
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  4. KingRaptor

    KingRaptor Notebook Evangelist

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    I think the seller was discouraging people from upgrading a 15.4" screen to a super-high resolution like WUXGA (1980x1200.) I swear, that text is soooo small.
     
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  5. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    If the text is too small then increase it via the control panel.....Or alternatively lower your screen resolution. Although this really isn't recommended, it's possible.

    I hook my laptop up to a 22" Samsung TFT when at home, and I can sometimes find text a little too small (as it's at 1980x1020). What I do is set two profiles in catalyst control centre, one which is at 1980x1020 for when I'm playing games or watching movies, and one at a lower 1680x1050 for when I'm doing anything else. As I'm not into graphics or anything, it works for me.

    Anyway, as Mastershroom suggests, upgrading your laptops display is perhaps one of the more complex upgrades a user can do. It is do-able though, I've done it many times on other machines which have been so old that the displays have given up the ghost.

    An absolute must; make sure you set aside plenty of time, a good clean workspace and take your time.

    Good luck
     
    Fragilexx, Jun 6, 2009
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