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    upgrading a screen?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by voltaire, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. voltaire

    voltaire Notebook Consultant

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    i received a dell studio for xmas with a 1200 x 800 resolution screen. It was bought late November so by the time I got it they wouldn't allow me to return it for an exchange. Is it possible to upgrade the screen itself and has anyone ever done it here? What type of money are you looking at?
     
    voltaire, Jan 25, 2009
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  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    I can't speak for the XPS specifically, but the aftermarket screen upgrade for my notebook is nearly $400.
     
    Kevin, Jan 25, 2009
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    panzieman Notebook Guru

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    I just checked on ebay, the WSXGA+ Studio 15 screen will run you $500. I'd suggest you pick up an external monitor for 1/4 of that price.
     
    panzieman, Jan 25, 2009
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    iski123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know this probably works better for older laptops but I've got an inspiron 6400 and just found a parts computer on craigslist for under $100 new(to me) screen, battery just no HD.
     
    iski123, Jan 26, 2009
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