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    How do I check for manufacturer of my display

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by xelaeel, May 26, 2006.

  1. xelaeel

    xelaeel Notebook Enthusiast

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    I went into device manager and it says that I have plug and play monitor displayed. I'm not sure where to check for my monitor model and make. How do I do this?
     
    xelaeel, May 26, 2006
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  2. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    download a program called powerstrip
     
    nickspohn, May 26, 2006
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  3. Elderlycrawfish

    Elderlycrawfish Notebook Consultant

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    Alternatively, you could always visit the Dell support site, enter your service tag, and look at your original system configuration. It should list the display, and either the name of the manufacturer, or the part number which could be used to identify who made it.

    Or look up the same info on your invoice/packing slip.
     
    Elderlycrawfish, May 26, 2006
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  4. j4y_7

    j4y_7 Notebook Consultant

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    Or...

    1.) Right click on your desktop
    2.) Select "Graphic properties"
    3.) Click the "Information" button
    4.) Click the "Notebook" Tab
    5.) See what it says under "Serial #"
     
    j4y_7, May 28, 2006
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  5. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    huh?


    ..........
     
    drumfu, May 28, 2006
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  6. Mysticales

    Mysticales Notebook Evangelist

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    Question, since it ONLY comes up as "Plug and Play" monitor. Should we install a driver for the LCD?

    Also can (Or do we even want) to change it beyond the 60 refresh setting?
     
    Mysticales, May 28, 2006
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  7. j4y_7

    j4y_7 Notebook Consultant

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    Oops, sorry for not clarifying, but that only works for intel cards w/ intel software :)
     
    j4y_7, May 28, 2006
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  8. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    no, you don't need a driver for the display

    EDIT: forgot to mention that LCDs don't have refresh rates. that's for CRTs
     
    drumfu, May 28, 2006
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