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    What WUXGA 15.4" CCFL screen should I buy?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by niffcreature, Sep 4, 2012.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I've decided to buy a 1920x1200 screen for my MSI gx640 just to take advantage of that.
    I know there are dual backlit ones, but what one should I buy? I'm looking for the highest color gamut specifically.

    I guess I will start collecting model numbers and datasheets, if no one knows off the top of their head.
     
  2. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    I think you have to use the same CCFL number you already have. Then again maybe there are cables that alow your system to support differently. Iknow with mine it is a 1 CCFL and the 2 CCFL display will not work.
     
  3. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    I'm yet to mod a dual CCFL inverter to have the same pin-out as mine. In the mean time, dual CCFL display runs just fine on single lamp only, and oh boy the difference :D

    On topic:

    Either one of the three (72%, 2CCFL):

    LP154WU2-TLA2
    LP154WU2-TLB1
    LP154WU2-TLB2

    The inverter I'm about to mod is: MPV5K003

    This is next to impossible to run (proprietary connector, no data-sheet), but it's 100+%, DELL M4400 RGB LED:

    LTN154CT04-D01

    I somewhat reverse engineered the pin-out, bought a cable + M4400's schematics + multi-meter, but I'm not very certain about it.
     
  4. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    No datasheet eh?


    Well we can also look at the ones from the m1530 maybe.


    I wasn't trying to get into this again but it would be awesome if I could get an LED screen going.
     
  5. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    Yep, and that's not just LED, it's RGB LED :D And since there is no IPS 15,4", that's the next best thing. I'm only going 1920x1200, if I can run this particular display, otherwise I'm more comfortable with 1440x900 2CCFL 90% (work in progress). WUXGA although nice, is not for my eyes.
     
  6. cdoublejj

    cdoublejj Notebook Deity

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    Since I have the same laptop as Triturbo, is there any chance i could upgrade to higher quality screen without upping my resolution or at least with out upping it a lot? Orrrrr would it be just as good running lower resolutions in the more demanding games? How much do these screens cost?
     
  7. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    We are going off-topic, but - I'm now running 1280x800 90% 2CCFL from a Vaio with good viewing angles. You'll need to put some more wires and arrange them correctly, in order to run 2ch LVDS display (anything higher than 1280x800).
     
  8. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Why would he need the 2 channel LVDS cable for a WXGA display?

    Anyway I don't think there's much hope for that LED screen. I'll probably be buying one of the models you listed soon, thanks!
     
  9. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    Just make sure to ask for this particular screen, as the Samsung alternative is not on par, from what I read. It seems that I'll be in the same boat as you, getting 1440x900 though.