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    LCD upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ed4252, Feb 11, 2008.

  1. Ed4252

    Ed4252 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm getting a XPS 1530 as a replacement for my Inspiron e1705 as my inspiron was still under warranty. I have a question. The xps 1530 is coming with the Wide Screen WXGA TrueLife LCD screen though. How would I go about upgrading the resolution for this laptop? How much extra will I have to pay Dell (if there is this kind of service)
     
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    NULL Notebook Consultant

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    it will be much easier for you to sell your new xps1530 and order another one w/ desired screen.
     
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    Ed4252 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So there's no dell xps service where I pay ~$50 and then send my laptop back to them and they replace it with the new screen and send it back?
     
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    hypdotspec Notebook Evangelist

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    ...nope...
     
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    Ed4252 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't even buy a LCD screen separately and then just install it myself? hmm

    thanks
     
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    If you do the work yourself... sure it can be done, providing you get the right screen.
     
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    sonicwind Notebook Evangelist

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    It's not that big of a deal to order the part yourself. Just call up Dell parts and ask them how much is the XK309. I think it's between $250 and $400. That's the WSXGA. I think I saw someone else saying they saw it from a parts dealer for $250, but a link wasn't provided. Unfortunately in this case you are not paying the price difference between the 2 screens, but buying a whole new screen. Your best bet would be to try to bargain with customer service to get them to send you 1530 with the screen you want for a few more bucks ie, the same upcharge as when you configure one on the Dell website.
     
    sonicwind, Feb 11, 2008
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