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    Screen upgrade from NV156FHM-N45?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ditchmagnet, Jul 13, 2020.

  1. ditchmagnet

    ditchmagnet Notebook Consultant

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    I was hoping to find a 120hz or 144hz option, but I can't find one that has a combination of the same size and same 30pin edp. Is it possible to get and use a 40pin edp cable to use a different screen, or would that likely not work? Or is there some other screen that would work that I'm not seeing?

    Link to screen:
    https://www.panelook.com/NV156FHM-N45_BOE_15.6_LCM_overview_35109.html

    Edit, I can get this uhd 40pin cable for the laptop model, so I think it might work?
    https://m.aliexpress.com/item/33008..._gl=1*12hvmcg*_ga*NjY2OTE3MjQ2LjE1OTQ1ODg2MzY.
     
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    senso Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you need the 40 pin eDP cable because it has more lanes, to support either higher resolutions(like 4K/UHD) or higher refresh rate, that is what you want to achieve.
    Lots of 40 pins FHD displays with 120 and 144Hz refresh rate, and even 200/240/300Hz displays are available.
     
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    ditchmagnet Notebook Consultant

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    Right, I saw some that would fit the dimensions but we're 40 pin. So I'll just order the cable and the screen I settle on. Wish me luck!
    Thanks.
     
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    ditchmagnet Notebook Consultant

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    So now I'm kind of looking at this model the b156han08.0. can anyone suggest anything better than that? Looks like this one could be had for around $80 (US) right now.

    EDIT:

    I found these two models that should also work. They have much higher contrast 1200:1 vs 800:1 and better viewing angles with about the same color reproduction. Everything else is pretty much the same I think.

    https://www.panelook.com/NV156FHM-N4G_BOE_15.6_LCM_parameter_36616.html

    https://www.panelook.com/NV156FHM-N4K_BOE_15.6_LCM_parameter_37089.html

    EDIT:
    Also found this one. It's a bit pricey at 120 from china, but 1300:1, lower response times and 500nits.
    https://www.panelook.com/NV156FHM-N4J_BOE_15.6_LCM_overview_41414.html
     
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