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    Upgrade WSXGA to WUXGA

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Xylosesame, Apr 4, 2007.

  1. Xylosesame

    Xylosesame Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, I've searched and searched for an answer to this. If I've missed something, please accept my apologies.

    Assuming I haven't been scammed, I will soon have a Clevo M570U with WSXGA+ (1680x1050). I'd like to upgrade the LCD to WUXGA (1900x1200).

    Is this possible? ScreenTek says "no," but I'm not sure I trust their verdict. (see below for chat transcript).

    Chat Information: Please wait for a site operator to respond.1
    Chat Information: You are now chatting with 'Chris'
    you: Hey, Chris, can you give me a price on a 17" WUXGA replacement screen for a Clevo M570U?
    Chris: Can you tell me what is wrong with your laptop screen?
    you: Nothing, I'd like to upgrade from a WSXGA...
    Chris: unfortunately that is not possible
    you: Why?
    you: Still there?
    you: Hello?
    Chat Information:Chat session has been terminated by the site operator.
     
    Xylosesame, Apr 4, 2007
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  2. jujube

    jujube Notebook Deity

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    jujube, Apr 4, 2007
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  3. Xylosesame

    Xylosesame Notebook Enthusiast

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    So do I need both screen and inverter? Are there any recommended vendors other than ScreenTek?
     
    Xylosesame, Apr 4, 2007
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  4. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    My guess is that it isn't going to be worth the cost or the time and trouble.
     
    Gautam, Apr 4, 2007
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  5. Chuck@TC

    Chuck@TC Notebook Enthusiast

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    It can be done. However the screen is not that easy to remove on that model and you would have to make sure the LCD cables for both screens are the same. Otherwise the LCD cable would need to be changed too.
     
    Chuck@TC, Apr 4, 2007
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  6. villageman

    villageman Notebook Evangelist

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    I cant see the point upgrading from an already adequate resolution even for a 17" screen.
    Save your money and buy something else.
     
    villageman, Apr 4, 2007
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