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    Why doesn't any LCD work?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by roccorobb, Sep 27, 2007.

  1. roccorobb

    roccorobb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently ordered a dell vostro 1400 (still in transit), and I've heard its 'luck of the draw' in terms of whether or not the LCD is acceptable or not.

    All discussion about the acceptability of one screen over another aside, why is it that only certain screens can be used in certain laptops? Why couldn't I decide to buy a screen sold as a replacement for a sony 14" computer and stick it in a dell machine? Isn't a display a display? Is it a matter of BIOS recognizing a product number or something? Just curious. . .
     
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  2. NotebookYoozer

    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    the MB is only able to recognize certain makes/models of LCD. you are free to attempt to replace an LCD with a non-factory part and it may work right out of the box. however, you may also be stuck. A hacked BIOS, if it exists for your particular config, is a workaround.
     
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    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    I think it might be how it fits into the laptop's display lid. It's not like there's a standard to how they fit.
     
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