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    Can I upgrade my screen?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by micka, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. micka

    micka Notebook Guru

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    micka, Jun 29, 2008
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    micka Notebook Guru

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    Bump for me?

    I have a 15.4" WXGA in my system.

    I was wondering if I could fit something like the above (maybe get a new one) in my laptop.

    Would the brightness adjustment buttons and stuff still work?

    Thanks.
     
    micka, Jun 29, 2008
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  3. mattbieg892

    mattbieg892 Notebook Geek

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    Here is a good link to check out:
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2756

    What you would probably need to do first is check the specs on your laptop and see if it is available with a WUXGA LCD. If it is, then this upgrade should work. If not, then this upgrade probably won't work very well.
     
    mattbieg892, Jun 29, 2008
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    If this is going to replace the screen in your Hp, than no it will not work. Screens generally only work with one laptop. They are not interchangeable because they have the same dimensions. You need to have a matching connector and correct inverter for the screen.
    This is why the ebay seller has stated that it only works with the listed three dell laptops.
    The pinout of the screen is very specific, and different manufacturers use different connectors from laptop to laptop and brand to brand. This is why there are thousands of different models of laptop screens.
    It really would be nice for them to be interchangeable but they are not.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jun 29, 2008
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  5. Tippey764

    Tippey764 Notebook Deity

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    im not sure your totaly correct k-tron i used a 15.4 inch lcd from a toshiba and put it into my dv8000 a 17 inch laptop because it was all i had to use the connector on the back of the screen i have found to be similar on ever screen iv seen from toshiba to an old dell and hp but i have seen a diffrent Backlight connector cable in one of my toshiba
     
    Tippey764, Jun 30, 2008
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  6. micka

    micka Notebook Guru

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    Ok so now with the new DV5t screens supporting up to WSXGA+ Do you reckon I could buy one and swap them?

    Thanks
     
    micka, Sep 3, 2008
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    yes bliss on ebay is great
     
    zfactor, Sep 3, 2008
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    Excuse me?
     
    micka, Sep 3, 2008
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    The screens need to have the same interface and pinout on the graphics port. If the pinouts do not match, than you cant upgrade your screen. Most likely you cannot, since each laptop series usually has a different pinout/ port for the screen to plug into.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 4, 2008
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