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    Toshiba A660 16" convert from 768p to 1080p resolution

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dvstudio3, Oct 20, 2010.

  1. dvstudio3

    dvstudio3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I'm thinking of swapping out the 16" screen from my Toshiba A660 (i7-740QM / GT -330M / 4GB DDR3) to a higher resolution screen however I was just wondering if it will work?

    I know for a fact that the GT330M supports higher resolutions but the screen lacks the support for it (only 1366x768). For a 16" screen the default resolution is a bit small and hence the reason why I plan on swapping it out.

    Any thoughts? Should I even attempt it?
     
    dvstudio3, Oct 20, 2010
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  2. Judicator

    Judicator Judged and found wanting.

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    It may be possible if you can find a compatible higher resolution 16" screen, but as the A660 series does not have a model with a higher resolution screen, finding one may be quite difficult, and you may be reduced to expensive trial and error. 16" screens in the first place are a bit of a non-standard screen size, which makes your job even more difficult.
     
    Judicator, Oct 21, 2010
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  3. dvstudio3

    dvstudio3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have found one on ebay for $90 (30% off for 2 days) - however it's for an ASUS
     
    dvstudio3, Oct 21, 2010
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    dvstudio3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys just want to let you know that I bought the 16" Full HD (1080p) display and installed it on my new notebook.


    At first I was afraid the notebooks motherboard won't support it (e.g HP DV6), however I can happilly say that it works. I'm very happy with it, however the default colour/brightness were a bit off than the original display (nothing that the control panel can't fix though). :)


    I've attached some pics.
     

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  5. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Thanks for keeping us updated.

    I'm very impressed with this upgrade you accomplished (I know I wouldn't attempt it myself).

    I'm sure you've given others here hope in upgrading their resolutions too.

    Cheers!
     
    tilleroftheearth, Oct 21, 2010
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  6. Amnesiac

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    Damn, that's an impressive upgrade. To be honest, I can't believe you pulled it off, I was expecting them to have two different connectors, and other compatibility problems.
     
    Amnesiac, Oct 21, 2010
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  7. Judicator

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    I'm happy to hear it worked out for you. Always nice to have a success.
     
    Judicator, Oct 21, 2010
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Awesome job on that. $90 for a 1080p screen . . . I can't think of a better upgrade. Not that I would recommend someone go out and do this (it does void your warranty), but it is cool nonetheless. The base 1366x768 resolution screen is just so limiting.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 22, 2010
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  9. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    I'm very happy for you.. u've been really lucky... usually , such thing wouldn't work...
     
    sean473, Oct 22, 2010
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    moemanlp Newbie

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    hi dvstudio3,

    may i please ask what model the screen you brought is? or which laptop you got it from? becos im in the same situation i want a higher resolution than what i have with my a660.

    thanks would greatly appreciate the help.
     
    moemanlp, Nov 15, 2010
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  11. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I know Sony has a 1080p screen for my model. At some point I'll probably upgrade to that =p
     
    Hungry Man, Nov 15, 2010
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  12. Kyle

    Kyle JVC SZ2000 Dual-Driver Headphones

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    Congrats, a very nice upgrade :)
     
    Kyle, Nov 16, 2010
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