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    How can I find out the brand of my display panel?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Phil, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. Phil

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    The only way I know of is look for the device ID in the device manager and then google the number.

    Are there any better ways? tools?

    tia.
     
    Phil, Oct 29, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Phil you could try using Everest or PC Wizard. PC wizard tells my that I have a Samsung monitor in words but doesn't give me a serial number lol...it works for most people though.
     
    Johnny T, Oct 29, 2008
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  3. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    I remember PC Wizard 2008 gave me info regarding the LCD Manufacturer in Video > Monitor type.

    Probably Everest Ultimate may also give some info regarding this.

    EDIT: NVM :p
     
    Andy, Oct 29, 2008
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  4. Phil

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    Great tips guys!

    Everest only gave the apple ID but PC Wizard gave the full brand and type.
     
    Phil, Oct 29, 2008
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    So is it solved? What is it and is it what you hoped? Thinking LG is the preferred. So Phil what is it?
     
    powerpack, Oct 30, 2008
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  6. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    AUO >> LG >>>>>>>>>>>SamSung :p
     
    Han Bao Quan, Oct 30, 2008
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  7. K-TRON

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

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    no han
    you have it wrong
    Samsung >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>LG>>>>>>>>>>AUO>>>>Chimei>>>>>quanta

    i love my samsung panels they are great :D

    for both laptops and desktops

    Phil,
    the only way to know is to dismantle your laptop lid and get to the back of the LCD. Their you will find all of the model numbers and stuff you are looking for.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Oct 30, 2008
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  8. Phil

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    It was the C87 panel in the Macbook. Turned out to be LG/Philips LP133WX2-TLC1. Quite bright but the contrast was annoying me.

    Measurement done by Notebookjournal confirmed what I was seeing.
    durchschnittl. Luminanz cd/m² 245
    Schwarzwert bei 100 cd/m2 cd/m² 0.69
    Schwarzwert bei maximaler Helligkeit cd/m² 1.64
    Kontrast bei 100 cd/m2 :1 145
    Kontrast bei maximaler Helligkeit :1 147


    I'm glad I returned it.

    Nope, PC Wizard 2008 gave me all the info.
     
    Phil, Oct 31, 2008
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