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    Upgrading display on Dell Inspiron 15 R - Possible or not?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by CUDA., Apr 19, 2011.

  1. CUDA.

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    Hello all.

    I have a Dell Inspiron 15 R and don't like the display at all. Thinking of upgrading it to a full high def 1920x1080 resolution screen. My question is this possible? I heard from one source that upgrading to a high def screen might overload the IGP of the laptop or would it cope fine.

    Also is the screen LED backlit or CCFL.

    Thanks
     
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Event the ancient Intel X3100 can output 1080p, so your laptops GPU should have no problem.

    Just find a screen that is the same size, and uses the same connectors and your good.
     
    Nick, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    N5010 uses an LED screen. You might be able to use the Latitude E6510 screen or the XPS 15 screen as they are 15.6" and 16:9 aspect ratio.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 19, 2011
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    Check that your cable can support the monitor too.

    IIRC dell tends to be a little different.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 20, 2011
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