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    Upgrade from WXGA to LED WXGA+

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by merlin_72032, May 27, 2008.

  1. merlin_72032

    merlin_72032 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    I just got off from the phone with Dell. I just ordered Dell LED screen for $268. Well, I am going to replace the LCD by myself, so this is going to be my second time doing this. :D

    If anyone wants to upgrade from CCFL to LED, please let me know. I got the part number. The lady assures me that the screen will fit perfectly in my bazel, so we will see about. If it doesn't work out, I guess I will return it.
     
    merlin_72032, May 27, 2008
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  2. Lucanesti

    Lucanesti Notebook Deity

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    Goodluck! Get out the camera! So happy I ordered LED from the start.
     
    Lucanesti, May 27, 2008
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Sweet! If you wanna take pictures or make any sort of documentation or guide on manually upgrading... that would be nice. If its too much of a hassle, please take before and after pictures of your screen to show the difference. It would be awesome!
     
    Forte, May 27, 2008
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  4. Lucanesti

    Lucanesti Notebook Deity

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    Hell, a video would be awesome. That way if you fail we can all lawl.
     
    Lucanesti, May 28, 2008
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    merlin_72032 Notebook Evangelist

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    Let me see if I get the right screen. I will probably take the picture and post in the forum. Hey, this is the cheapest way to get LED since Dell only offered WXGA when I bought the laptop, and I know that my laptop is still up to date with T7700.

    Well, I assume if everything works as I plan.
     
    merlin_72032, May 28, 2008
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    rahx Notebook Consultant

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    Congratz!

    Damn that tech that told me it wouldn't be compatible and that I had to re-place my order with the LED option... arrrg, would've saved me loads of trouble.
     
    rahx, May 28, 2008
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