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    Gateway 450SX4- changing LCD screen size? (replacement)

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by kentelltt, Jan 15, 2008.

  1. kentelltt

    kentelltt Newbie

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    I've got a Gateway 450SX4 that came with a 14.1 LCD, which is now broken.
    Found a replacement entire "LCD assembly" that includes the LCD, inverter, bezel & housing (the entire top half of the laptop), but it's the 15" LCD.
    Will this work, or is something in the motherboard dedicated to the specific LCD size?
    Thanks for any advice!
    Kentelltt
     
    kentelltt, Jan 15, 2008
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  2. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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    it will work it just wont fit and close properly which isnt a good think because chances it wil break sooner
     
    lokster, Jan 15, 2008
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  3. kentelltt

    kentelltt Newbie

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    Thanks, Lokster!
    I'm not sure if I'm explaining this correctly-- the replacement I've found is the entire top half of an 450SX4, including the full lid, frame (bezel), hinges, and latch, as well as the LCD screen itself. It's off a 450SX4 that had a 15" LCD, while mine originally came with a 14.1" LCD, and a wider bezel to "trim" the smaller LCD in.
    This still won't fit properly?
    Thanks!
    kentelltt
     
    kentelltt, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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    oh well if the boot fits :p but the motherboard isnt picky about LCD since all the hardware is the same because its from the same model
     
    lokster, Jan 16, 2008
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  5. kentelltt

    kentelltt Newbie

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    Thanks, Lokster!
    I appreciate your help.
     
    kentelltt, Jan 17, 2008
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