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    Inspiron 6400 screen, replace with 8600 screen?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Richard200sx, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. Richard200sx

    Richard200sx Guest

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    Hi there, I smashed my 6400 screen a few days ago. I have been given an inspiron 8600 with a working screen to use if possible. I have been told it should work but has anybody tried it and do any other parts need changing over?

    I tried searching but could not find the answer anywhere on google so came here for help.


    Cheers,

    Richard
     
    Richard200sx, Aug 10, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    It may work, same screen size and aspect ratio. You may need a new LVDS cable.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 10, 2011
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    The bloke with the 8600 reckons it is not the same screen now so I am back to square one. How do I know which screens are compatible with mine? Is it worth me sourcing a new screen or sell it on ebay for spares?

    Cheers,

    Richard
     
    Richard200sx, Aug 16, 2011
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    The 8600 screen electrically works, but there are some tabs at the top that won't fit in the 6400. You should get screens from Latitude D820/D830, Vostro 1500, Inspiron 1520/1525 (and maybe even 6000).
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 16, 2011
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    SA Spurs1 Notebook Consultant

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    SA Spurs1, Aug 31, 2011
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