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    Fixing a brken screen on GW 7811

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DukeCLR, Aug 25, 2012.

  1. DukeCLR

    DukeCLR Notebook Deity

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    Just like the title says it broken after a drop, i can plug in an external monitor and the laptop works fine. This laptop has served me well for well over 3 years and I have been think of replacing it but I'm not quite ready yet which has me looking into replacing the broken screen.

    Questions:

    1. I have and old Dell XPS with a 17" screen and the 1920x1200 resolution, will this work?

    2. How do I get the specs to find a replacement part.

    3. Where is a good place to buy the part?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    DukeCLR, Aug 25, 2012
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Yes! The screen from your Dell XPS should work. :)
     
    niffcreature, Aug 25, 2012
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    Thanks for the reply.
     
    DukeCLR, Aug 26, 2012
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