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    upgrading LCD for higher resolution...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by munky000527, Dec 21, 2010.

  1. munky000527

    munky000527 Newbie

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    I have a Vostro 1500 w/ Nvidia 8600m gt. Today I dropped it while running and cracked the LCD display. I hooked it up to an external monitor, and everything works fine, so it's just the screen that's messed up.

    I've decided to try and use this mishap to upgrade my res from 1280x800 to 1680x1050. Any LCD for a Vostro 1500 should work right? Can I use the original inverter for a WXGA screen on a new WSXGA+?
     
    munky000527, Dec 21, 2010
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You should be able to, Vostro 1500 has the LCD locking connector plus the 2 pin connector into the inverter. If you do go to a 1680x1050 screen let me know, cause I was actually interested in doing that..
     
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    munky000527 Newbie

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    Hey I managed to upgrade to 1680x1050 no problem. Bought a used screen off of ebay with the inverter and everything, looks great.
     
    munky000527, Jan 30, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Theres no reason it wouldn't work unless its a hitachi or some brand other than lg & samsung
     
    niffcreature, Jan 30, 2011
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    Duct Tape Dude Duct Tape Dude

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    Congrats on the install! An upgraded resolution is such a great move IMO. :)
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Jan 30, 2011
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    I would not invest such a nice and expensive LCD for that GPU. 8600GT is a time-bomb which may go off anytime. Instead I would part it out and add some more $ and buy a new machine.

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    ramgen, Jan 30, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    ...or you can wait for it to die and have a nice screen left over :D

    speaking of expensive, I've gotten several matte WSXGA+ screens for 40$ shipped.
     
    niffcreature, Jan 30, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Good thing most Vostro 1500 GPU were immune to the defective chips.

    That's good to know, I was debating between 1680x1050 or 1920x1200 screen for my Vostro 1500...1280x800 is barely getting me by lol
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 30, 2011
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