Exchanging HP dv2700t's monitor for WXGA+?

I just ordered the HP dv2700t, used one of them coupons so i got a pretty sweet setup for ~1000... but i'm disappointed that the screen options are limited to the 14.1 WXGA 1280x800 so I was wondering which lcd would be compatible with it? I'm looking for a 14.1 WXGA+ with 1440x900 resolution...

would the 14.1 WXGA+ 1440x900 lcd from a dell inspiron e1405 work with it?
also, how easy is it to exchange an lcd? I'm fairly tech-savvy as I've done a loooooooooooot of stuff to my desktop, watercooling and all, but i've never truly worked with notebook components.

thanks!

 

No, you cannot swap the screen with a higher resolution panel. The screen may fit into your laptop, but it will not connect. Almost every LCD panel for notebooks, is specifically designed to work with just one laptop.
Unfortunately you cannot put a higher resolution screen in your laptop.

I have 1280 x 800 res on my dell and it is fine.

K-TRON

 

what about replacement panels? i know that hp, for example, doesn't make their own panels, rather they get em from say LG... so if i'm getting a replacement panel how is it that they fit multiple different brands and models of laptops? it doesn't make sense, i know i read somewhere that it is possible to simply put in a higher resolution panel; i've read some tutorials online of how to replace panels also and it seemed like a pretty straightforward deal.

i'm not trying to say you're wrong but i'm just trying to get this figured out - there's a bunch of conflicting information around...

 

johnkisss in the hp section managed to change his LCD screen to a higher res screen. It was a plug and play straight transplant. This was on a 17" dv9000 though.

Its all in the HP section somewhere, have a read.

1280x800 is the ideal resolution for a 14.1"

 

I would respectfully disagree, but at the same time, I'd still say it's a fairly difficult task. To the OP: You'll have to void the warranty to do it, and you'll likely need to take your laptop apart and remove the LCD to find its make/model and where the display cable connects to. You'll then need to find an LCD with its display connector located in the same place, and one that supports the same inverter voltage and connectors. Once you have the make/model of the LCD panel in your current system, it's probably good to take a look at the same manufacturer, and see if they make a similar panel with a higher resolution. As said, this is still a task for someone with technical skill, who is willing to risk voiding their warranty.

LCD panels aren't designed to work with just one laptop; if that were the case, then a manufacturer like LG, Samsung, or AU Optronics would have to have so many models of panels that it would lose them money. If anything, it is the other way around, where a notebook is designed to work with a certain spec of LCD panel, which several vendors can meet. My ThinkPad T61 has an AU Optronics panel, but Lenovo also uses Samsung and LG in the same size and resolution; in case they were to have a supply shortage of one model, they'd wish to be able to source from someone else. Dell, Apple, and other major vendors do the same.

Once again, to the OP: This is a lot easier task if you know your laptop had multiple resolutions available, and you chose the lower resolution and now want another resolution that was available as a shipping model from the vendor. If your model only came in 1280x800 and 1680x1050, and you want 1440x900, it may be more difficult.

 

booooooooo why doesnt hp have 14.1" laptops with 1440x900................for me its the bets screensize/resolution ortability ratio

 

Okay, I looked up the screen for you.
Hp only offered the dv2700t with one screen, the 14.1" 1280x 1050 resolution screen. They never offered a different panel option. Because of this, there is only one screen which will work with your laptop.

The Hp dv2700t uses a 14.1"WXGA screen is made by Chi Mei corporation model N141I3-L01 Rev. C1 (Part#: N141I3-L01 )
This screen will only work with your notebook

The Dv9000 laptop has two different screens because Hp designed the laptop, so that the consumer could choose between the WXGA+ and the WSXGA+ on purchase.
The DV9000 uses two different screens, the Lg 17.1" wide BrightView lcd display WSXGA+ (1680x1050) (Part#: LP171WE2 )
and the 17" Au Optronics B170PW03 (V.4) WXGA+ CrystalBrite lcd display, V.4 (Part#: B170PW03 )
Because Hp offered multiple screens for the dv9000, the consumer can simply upgrade later on.

Since hp only offered one screen for your laptop, you are not going to find a laptop screen which will work in your system.

Trust me there is no other screen which will work. Every laptop manufacturer uses their own proprietary port between the graphics card and the screen. As a result, the lcd ribbon cable differs from one screen to another.
Yes, you can get the screen to physically fit into your laptop, but you are not going to be able to hook it up because the connectors are going to be different.

Please do not spread false info on the forums, look it up.

K-TRON

 

I'm not here to spread false information, and am disappointed that you would imply that I am. However, I'll admit that I might not have clarified as well as I should, and that in some cases, there isn't an LCD screen available that can serve as a replacement for an existing model, and you could very well be correct for this model of HP.

I don't believe the port you speak of is proprietary every single time, though ports can and do vary. If it was different every single time though, a manufacturer would have to have 20-30 variants of a single, say, 14.1" 1280x800 screen just to satisfy every single vendor, driving production costs up.

I'll leave it at that; if you wish to discuss it further, we certainly can in PM.

 

I am sorry for the generalization
around 90% of the screens made for laptops are only good for use in one laptop.

There are a few laptop lcd screens which can work with other laptops.
Usually dell and acer screens can be used with two-three laptops models. However these laptop models are extremely identical. Such as the Inspiron 6400 and the E1505. They share the same components, although they have a different name. Th eE1505 has a new bios and newer cpu support, which is the only difference. The same chassis and gpu are used, so the same screen can be used.
Unfortunately your hp is not one of them, so you are stuck with the WXGA screen

K-TRON

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=221429

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=231099

He bought an LG-philips screen from here: http://smartmicrousa.com/LAPTOP_LCD_LG_Philips.asp

It fit straight in for johnkisss and pavilions share the same type of cables which means you can get 14.1" WXGA+ LG/phillips

 

hmm this is looking more promising.... gonna do some research on my laptop, figure out the part number, and possibly try to replace my WXGA with a WXGA+

*fingers crossed*!

 

speak to johnkiss about this. He will be able to help you. Id research into it more before deciding to purchase

If its been done using a dv9700 using a 17" LG/Philips LCD i dont see why you cant order the 14.1" version of it.

 

yeah that's what i'm gonna do. really wanna research this before i jump the gun. already pm'd john about this, but thanks for all your help too! and boo to all you nay-sayers! it CAN be done!

 

I guess this is an old post but I just got a WXGA+ LCD from a Dell (Samsung LTN141WD-L01). I will install it tonight on a DV2000 and let you know how it went. I'm pretty sure it will fit, and that the video card can handle the 1400*900 WXGA+ resolution. The big BUT will be if the LCD cable has the same pin setup. WXGA LCDs have 30 pins, as has the WXGA+ I received, but there is no guarantee the video card will send the signals the same way.