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    Replace Qosmio 1600x900 panel with 1920x1080

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ThurstonX, Oct 26, 2014.

  1. ThurstonX

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    I've got an X775-Q7270 that I'm looking to upgrade with a couple new components. I've ordered the Wireless LAN card, but I'm not sure about upgrading the LED screen to 1920x1080. From reading this thread, those linked within, and a few others scattered around the Net, I gather that is possible. My model runs an nVidia GeForce GTX 560M at 1600x900. I'm not a gamer, and I love desktop real estate.

    I've found the following, and would like to hear opinions re: the Qosmio X75-A7180 screen:

    Item ID: 357964
    https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Toshiba/QOSMIO X75-A7180/

    vs. the Dell XPS 17 L702X screen:

    Item ID: 857498
    https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Dell/XPS~17~L702X/

    There are four screens listed on the Dell page, two glossy and two matte. Aside from item numbers, I don't see any differences. I'm looking for a glossy.

    I took screenshots of the Back of Screens and Connectors to compare, and they are identical. Assuming either one will work, any opinions re: quality? The Dell is marginally less expensive. I do like my current Qosmio screen, just want higher res.

    Also, I read somewhere that the Toshiba Intel drivers (at least) need to be removed and the vanilla drivers from Intel installed to get 1920x1080 to display. Any specifics about that? I'm still looking for that post.

    TIA!

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    Something I just noticed about my current screen vs. the two possible replacements. Mine is listed as WXGA++. The Dell is also listed as WXGA++, but the Toshiba is listed as WUXGA. Any concerns about using a WUXGA screen as a replacement?

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    Last note. I've read that people have replaced WXGA++ with WUXGA, but would still like some opinions on that. The biggest factor, as I can see, is matching the backlight. From laptopscreen.com:

    "So in essence there two types of laptop screens: LCD-CCFL and LCD-LED: these screens are NOT INTERCHANGEABLE."

    That makes sense. Both the possible replacements I linked to above are LED, as is my current screen.
     
    ThurstonX, Oct 26, 2014
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