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    Help with LVDS on a ASUS K53E

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kennethdorman, Aug 17, 2014.

  1. kennethdorman

    kennethdorman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently installed a new LED screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 but the screen is not functioning properly. From what I have read, I need a DUAL LVDS cable in order for it to function properly. Could anybody point me in the right direction where I can find one for my model laptop. Are the connections to the motherboard universal? I will include a photo of what it looks like with the original cable produces. As you can see, it is visible but FAR from right. As a side note, in the screen resolution options it offers the 1920x1080 and all correct drivers are installed. Any insight would help me greatly. Thanks for your time
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    If your notebook wasn't supplied with displays requiring dual-lvds cable, you will have to use cable from another model with same connector type, rearranging pins if necessary, or add additional wires to your cable. Anyway, the first thing to look at is your notebook's service manual listing displays used in production and, if you're lucky, exact part number for cable in question.
     
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    Did your laptop come with a 720p (900p) LCD? If so you will most likely need the full HD version of the LCD cable for that laptop. I'm not sure about Asus but Dell makes it a habit of having both a FHD and HD cable.
     
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    Did your laptop come with a 720p (900p) LCD? If so you will most likely need the full HD version of the LCD cable for that laptop. I'm not sure about Asus but Dell makes it a habit of having both a FHD and HD cable. Hopefully your model comes with a stock 1080p from factory and you can just look for the cable.

    Sorry double post
     
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    Flash: where xan i find the required manual?
     
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    Whats your opinion on this cable? LVDS
     
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    Is there a difference between the n53 vs k53? If not, I don't see why it wouldn't work.
     
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    Honest opinion


    N53 specs:
    Intel Core i7-2630QM Quad-Core Processor 2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz; 500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
    •4GB of DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM, 4 slots, 16GB Max; Nvidia GT540M Graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM; Super-Multi Optical Disk Drive
    •1 USB 3.0 port; 2 USB 2.0 Ports; Bluetooth; 5-in-1 card reader (SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,MS-Duo); Wi-Fi 802.11 bgn
    •15.6-INCH FULL HD (1920x1080) LED Display; HDMI Port; VGA Port; 2.0MP Webcam; Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System

    ***MY*** K53 specs:
    ASUS K53 Series K53E-RIN5 Notebook Intel Core i5 2450M (2.50GHz) 6GB Memory 750GB HDD Intel HD Graphics 3000 15.6" Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
    • Intel Core i5 2450M (2.50GHz)
    • 6GB Memory 750GB HDD
    • Intel HD Graphics 3000
    • 1366 x 768
    • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
    • DVD Super Multi
     
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    compair.jpg

    The photo on the left is the dual LVDS and the one to the right is my original. These are close ups of the MOBO connector and to me, they seem pretty darn close. Opinions?
     
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    With Dell's connectors, the pin count is the same as well, the problem is in the wiring in the cable, FHD has more connection points than the 720P HD cable. By the specs you've listed, it does seem like the upgraded version with the FHD (1080P) LCD is no different than the one you have, just massively upgraded. I would venture a guess that the eBay cable will indeed work with your lower end model.
     
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