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    WSXGA+ MATTE Replacement Screen Showdown

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ARom, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. ARom

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  2. ramgen

    ramgen -- Morgan Stanley --

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    You should find out their specs and pick the best one:

    - Higher contrast rate
    - Lower response time
    - Higher brightness
    - LED instead of CCFL lighting

    are the ones you should prefer...


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  3. ARom

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    yes, yeah the owner doesn't provide enough info and I'm lazy so I don't want to dig all of it up. :p

    So a link or if anyone has been on one of these in particular, and can provide a recommendation/non-recommendation.
     
    ARom, Jun 8, 2009
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  4. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    just to forewarn you about brown granite on ebay they will ship you whichever panel they want it may not be the one you pick. they ship compatible panels so even if you order the lg you may get the samsung etc..

    i would only even consider the chi mei or the lg out of those
     
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  5. ARom

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    Really? Ok thanks Zfactor, I'll give them a call and clear that up.
     
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  6. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    Will these screens be compatible with all models of laptops? In other words do they come with standard flar ribbon cables the will work??
     
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  8. ortegaluis

    ortegaluis Notebook Consultant

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    While the "flat ribbon" cable may be compatible, the CCFL and LED backlit connector is not.
    CCFL backlit LCD screens are interchangeable in most situations, if not all. However LED backlit LCD screens may/will require the appropriate inverter and cables for the specific model in question.
     
    ortegaluis, Jun 9, 2009
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  9. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    So if I want to change my CCFL backlit LCD with a LED one, I have to change the board and the inverter too? But will the connectors of a Mac Book Pro display (15,4", LED, Matte, WXGA+ (1440x900)) fit on my Acer?
     
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  10. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    thanks.. +rep given :)
     
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    ortegaluis Notebook Consultant

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    You should save yourself from some trouble by going with a higher resolution CCFL backlit LCD.

    The Acer and Macbook connectors are not likely to be interchangeable.
     
    ortegaluis, Jun 9, 2009
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