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    Possible to upgrade/downgrade screen laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kate201, Nov 29, 2011.

  1. kate201

    kate201 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to upgrade or downgrade the resolution of a laptop screen? Is it possible to change a 1440x900 resolution to 1920X1200? And vice versa?
     
    kate201, Nov 29, 2011
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Much will depend on the laptop you have, but you didn't tell.
     
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    kate201 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's a HP elitebook 8740w. HP has sold the laptops with a 1440x900 and a 1920X1200 resolution.
     
    kate201, Nov 29, 2011
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    with a little work it shouldnt be bad to dismantle the screen assembly and change the LCD's in the NON IPS version. just order the other panel from hp or find a comparable part #
     
    KCETech1, Nov 29, 2011
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