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    I know that this has been posted other places

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by McLuvin, Nov 23, 2007.

  1. McLuvin

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    but I have spent an hour searching and i can't find it. I have a Vostro 1400 with what i suspect is a grainy screen. i know that there is a software download that gives the screen information. could someone please post a link to it? and could someone tell me which screen i *should* want to have. i have already spoken to dell and they had me update drivers and my BIOS (which did improve battery life) and once i demanded a new screen they said i'd have to send it in and have it replaced. they wouldn't even let me request a screen brand. i was really fed up with the crap and i changed my wallpaper and it *looked* better so i canceled the shipment. i don't know whether i'm overreacting or just real persnickety. all i know is that i want the best for what i paid for.
     
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    To find the manufacturer of your LCD go to : Device Manager > Monitors > Generic PnP Monitor > Properties > Details > Hardware IDs > Monitor\ MODEL_NUMBER
     
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    it says LPL0000
     
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    are you kidding? it's grainy like nobody's business and i have ALMOST NO lightbleed....ughh

    i'm pissed
    shoulda got the macbook...
     
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    If it is really bad, then ask for a replacement. Hopefully with a bit of luck you’ll end up with a good screen (maybe after few tries ;) ) Macbook is nice, but too expensive and you don't get all the nice features you can with V1400 (dedicated gfx, built in cam, remote...)
     
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    it's just the grain in the top right to far right. it drives me crazy.
     
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    Its a LG .
     
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    LMFAO... 'shoulda got a macbook'...

    Enjoy all the joys Apple dumps all over you're life when you invest into their 6 month life span electronics.

    I got an iBook with a defect issue, they had a recall on the machine, when I called to have it all done, Apple told me it wasn't there problem. I was told the same by 4 different representatives. Since that lovely adventure 3 or so odd years ago I never purchased an Apple product again.

    Maybe that's a true story that'll leave the respected sour taste in your mouth about their crap.

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    you said you're screen is grainy on the top corner? That's impossible, the hole screen would be grainy, not just one part. You rather got a screwed up Windows install or a defect. Just ask for a replacement.
     
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    well, it's the worst at the top corner, and the top in general
    the taskbar is fine.

    i would do the replacement, but if i have the LG, isn't that the best that you can get? the macbook comment was made out of desperation, i would never betray myself like that. i had an imac G4 when i was 9 and it was a POS. i can't send it in because i have to use it everyday for school, not college, but college prep (and my myspace addiction)
     
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