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    Swapping screens - from inspirion 6000 to xps m1530 possible?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by three4seven, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. three4seven

    three4seven Notebook Guru

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    So - I'm looking to upgrade the screen on my XPS m1530 - which has a craptacular 1280x800 screen (I believe it's the CCFL version).

    I happen to have a Dell Inspiron 6000 laying around with a nicer 1680x1050 screen.

    And so - I was wondering if anybody knows if it's possible to swap the screens between these two laptops and if I can just swap the LCDs - without swapping inverters.

    Thanks
     
    three4seven, Aug 11, 2010
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  2. Robin24k

    Robin24k Notebook Deity

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    Your best bet would be to just take the screens out and compare the connector on the back of the LCD.
     
    Robin24k, Aug 12, 2010
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  3. three4seven

    three4seven Notebook Guru

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    Well - to answer my own question - it works.... but with a few caveats.

    1. The frame of the inverter is different on each panel - so some chop shop work was needed to make each fit on to the other panel. It did not work without swapping inverters.

    2. For some reason - whenever I try to turn the brightness up, it goes down, and vice versa. Happens with both panels once they've been swapped. Can't figure out why - but other than that - they seem to be working great.
     
    three4seven, Aug 15, 2010
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    chidlebaugh Notebook Geek

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    would love some pictures :)
     
    chidlebaugh, Aug 17, 2010
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