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    Is my Dv5t screen LED?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sean473, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    Is my Dv5t screen LED? It would be awesome if it is...
     
    sean473, Nov 8, 2009
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Most likely it is not.
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 8, 2009
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  3. BamAlmighty

    BamAlmighty Notebook Consultant

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    nope, dv5s were never offered with LED backlight screens.
     
    BamAlmighty, Nov 8, 2009
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    It's not, but just because a screen has LED backlighting does not indicate it is of good quality. ;) Evidence: a lot of the newer consumer notebooks in Best Buy.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 8, 2009
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