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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by iCracked, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. iCracked

    iCracked Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Lenovo U410 with an i7, 16GB of RAM and 2 128GB SSD's. Unfortunately, however, I also have a 1366x768 display.

    It has a 40-pin LVDS hookup, and the 1600x900 display of the T430 from here ( https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/IBM-Lenovo/THINKPAD~T430/) has the same dimensions, screw placements, and cable interface as the one in my U410 according to teardown videos.

    I want to replace it anyway because I have a group of white pixels that pop, most likely due to a ding/pressure of some sort, although the casing is perfect.


    So, here are my questions:

    Is Lenovo known for not allowing certain resolutions on unsupported laptops? I am concerned with the BIOS.

    Are all 40-pin hookups the same or will one have like dual channel and be incompatible?

    Thanks!
     
    iCracked, Jan 26, 2013
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  2. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Some cables have 40 pins on the connector but don't actually have 40 wires running through the cable. This is actually pretty likely and what you should plan on having to deal with. I don't think the BIOS will give you any trouble. Good luck!
     
    niffcreature, Jan 27, 2013
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    BIOS will not be a determining factor. It will be up to your motherboard's connection interface and the capability of the GPU.

    Not too sure on the 40 pin connector, although I think there is an industry standard, so there should not be much variance in the type of throughput supported as long as the pin count matches.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 28, 2013
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