Upgrading/chaninglaptop screens

Untill about a week ago I had no idea someone could change their screen...since having a few on here say it can and is done, I haven't found much info through searching or asking within other threads, so I'm starting a thread on the topic.

I'm wondering how you find out what screeens are compatible with a laptop? How does one go about figuring this out? Why aren't people more interested in buying less expensive models, then upgrading the -500 ish models screen?

One model Im wondering about is the 17r inspiron se anti-glare.

 

Best place to ask is a forum like this one.

Because it's a time consuming job that should only be attempted if you really, really know what you're doing. You also void any kind of warranty; while not usually an issue with desktop computers, it's more important with notebooks since their upgrade paths are far more limited. It's usually much more time and money efficient to upgrade a screen at time of purchase. This way you're guaranteed compatibility and are covered by any warranty.

 

As another poster said is time consuming and you need to match the LCD to the right laptop and then you have to make sure to hook up right and replace back correctly to work. IT can be done but that is only if they made a higher resolution lcd for that model and you must check with the Dell site and if they listed a upgrade LCD for your 17R and the part number you can upgrade it but in doing so you need to do your homework and make sure it doesn't void your warranty.

 

Actual physical installation isn't very time consuming if you know what you're doing, but it's definitely more convenient to get the upgrade at the time of purchase. It's also just as - if not more so, depending on the [re]seller - cost efficient to request an upgrade at the time of checkout, than it is to purchase a new screen later down the road, which you may end up getting a used or refurbished product.

Also, there's the complication of compatibility. Also, the issue of voiding the warranty, as saturnotaku mentioned, arises in most cases.