Just tried to install my Envy 15's 1080p LCD on my dv6t se

...and almost got it to work. Unfortunately, the colors are washed out; specifically, the blacks show up as washed out blue-white-ish color. The resolution works though - it was glorious seeing my desktop in 1080p. If only the colors showed up correctly! My guess the problem is the LCD cable, since I have to use the dv6t cable (can't use Envy 15 cable since the connector on the motherboard is propreitary). Sorry, I didn't take any pictures.

If anyone has any other ideas, let me know.

 

Wow, I was waiting for someone to try this!

Please take pictures if you can, particularly of the cables and the connectors. Are you sure the color problem wasn't driver related or color profile related?

 

By the way, if it becomes possible to find a 15.6" screen with 1600x900 or 1920x1080 resolution for the DV6TSE, then I'll skip the envy 14 and get one of these.

 

I don't think it's software/driver related because it persists from bootup, including bios screen, HP's quickweb, etc.

Installation itself's fairly easy - I just followed the service manuals. The envy 15's LCD is the same size. I don't have the model # for the Envy's LCD, but the dv6t's screen is a Samsung LTN156AT09.

I also have the Envy 14, and would totally take a dv6t with 1080p over both the Envy 15 and Envy 14.

 

Hmm, I wonder why the colors weren't right. Maybe the pins are lined up differently on the two screens, thus reversing or swapping some colors.

Getting the model # though is great news - if we can find a screen with higher resolution but is compatible with that one, we're in business!

 

Hey, check this out: Buy Samsung LTN156AT09 Laptop LCD Screen 15.6 WXGA(1366x768) Glossy LED Left Connector at ScreenAid.com

Is your DV6T screen the same as that one? Is there any way to flip the cable over where it attaches to the envy 15 screen?

 

Here's a great site for screen options: 15.6 Laptop LCD Screen

 

fadegs are my hero!

I just purchased the envy 14 and DV6TSE. I purchased the DV6TSE (touch screen) with the mind set to replace the low res screen. If the DV6TSE had a higher res screen, it would be perfect! I just finish posting a new thread about this.

I have taken everything apart except the screen/panel itself. The hinge caps were giving me problems so i stopped and put the lapper back together. Got nervous....

I will take it apart again because I need to know if the capacitive panel is a separate of the screen panel (there are two separate connectors). I hope it isn't glued onto the screen panel itself...

Either way, i will take the higher resolution if it means i loose the touchscreen any day. But touchscreen on a 1080p panel would be sweet....

 

just found a link that looks promising....

15.6" LED LTN156AT09 products, buy 15.6" LED LTN156AT09 products from alibaba.com

 

That's the screen in it now - one big thing we learned from it is that it uses a LEFT connector, so any possible compatible screen would need one too. Please take pictures of the screen when you have it taken apart again, particularly of all the connectors involved. THANKS!

 

Another thing, please check if the model # of your screen is the same one as this one too. It would be interesting to know if the touch screen models use the exact same screen or not.

 

Looks like touch screen version is made by samsung. Compared to the non-touch version, the only different is the last digit of the serial number..

see pics.

Unfortunately, the lcd panel is permanently glued to the touch panel....

btw...i've also attached some pics of the connector ends

*Edit/Update*
I found this reply in the follow thread *OFFICIAL: HP Envy 15 2nd Gen Owners Lounge!* on page 88 from member JJB mentioning the following screens for the Envy 15.

Anti glare;
LGD0258 Monitor 'name'
LP156WF1-TLF3 'manufacturer'

Glossy;
LGD0265 Monitor name
LP156WF1-TLE2 Manu.


Fadegs, can you check and let us know if the envy15 screen that you tried to install on your dv6tse is one of the above? If so, then this rules out those monitors as possible replacements.

Btw, going to device manager > monitor > properties > details can give you false info on your screen. For instance for my laptop the info under "hardware ids" says SEC3651 and under "compatible ids" says PNP09FF. A quick google search will tell u that these values are generated by windows to state that it can not detect your monitor's manufacturer and model and therefore labels it as a "plug-n-play monitor".

 

After more searching, I have found some pics showing the back of various Lg-philips 15.6"LED 1080p screens.

LP156WF1-TLA1 - LG Philips (China Trading Company) - Products

From the pics, LP156WF1-TLA1 looks like a possible candidate for compatibility...

If some envy 15 owners out there (or any 15.6" 1600x900 or 1080p owners) can provide us manufacturer part numbers for their laptop then we can compare them to these pics or at least build a list for possible compatible screens.

Fadegs, u said the colors were incorrect and it might be the cable.....i am wondering if it has something to do with the last couple of digits pertaining to the screen's serial number. www.LCD4Less.com website lists varies LP156WFI-TLxx series screens......

 

can someone explain to me why some people are so adamant about having a 1080p (or even 720p) res on a 15.6" screen? I mean maybe on a 17" I can understand...

I have about 30/30 vision and my alienware m15x has 1440x900 res and I don't even use it that high cause the text/icons are a bit too small. plus if you're gaming with that high of a res that'll obviously just decrease your FPS.

On my 23" desktop monitor I'm currently using 1680x1050 and it's perfect, I can't see why I'd want to use anything higher, much less on a 15.6" monitor.

maybe I'm missing something...

 

Simple - more screen real estate and images look sharper. For me, I use my machines for scientific visualization, and I can analyze and study simulations much more easily if I can put more on the screen without shrinking the image and losing resolution.

 

At work I have a dell precision laptop with a high res screen. So going to 1366x768 can be painful. The DV6T is an excellent laptop for its price especially if you to purchase one with coupon codes or through BCB, the only downside is the screen resolution. It's ashame that HP didn't allow for other screen option because if they did, I'm sure the majority of people would of opt for it. But as it stands, if I can get my hands on a compatible higher res screen than this laptop would be ideal for me.

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/dell-inspiron-dell-studio/415223-studio-1555-720p-1080p-lcd-replacement-problems.html

This thread may be helpful to you guys. The problems seemed to be the LVDS cable. I'm planning to try the same thing with an Acer 5820, so I've been doing some research

 

Hey KrazyStuff,

Thanks for the info!

Let us know how the upgrade to your Acer 5820 goes!

 

Thanks for the update! I still want to do this should I buy a DV6TSE. At least other stories indicate that the cable does make a difference. Sadly, it appears that it will be very difficult to experiment with cables if HP has a proprietary connector on the DV6 motherboard. The only way they would have a cable that would work is if they needed one to support a higher resolution screen.

Here's some more thinking: Since the DV6 cable physically worked with the ENVY screen, then there's a good chance there are the same number of pins on each connector, i.e. the cables all have the same number of connectors/wires. If one assumes the cables do not have any microchips in them, then the only other difference should be a path/wire that is broken.

My recommendation is for someone to check out their DV6 cable and one from something like an ENVY or any other higher resolution screen. By using a multimeter (volt meter) on each pin on each side of the cables, one can find out if one of the paths are broken in the cables. My suspicsion is that one line is intentially broken and by connecting it (or visa versa), we can make the cable work for these higher resolution screens.

 

check this guide out.. esp the last couple of pages where he mods the lvds cable to work with a higher res screen.

Acer Extensa Laptop 5620 Hotrod Overhaul Guide

 

I was thinking about attempting to ugprade the screen till I read the acer article. Need more info about the connects. I just want a brighter display.

 

I'm trying to find out if the connector in the new 8540W would work on the DV6.

 

Hmm, what about the connector in the DV7?

 

you may not need a new connctor. From what i've read so far, all that maybe needed is adding the missing wires to the current dv6 cable. That is what i am planning to do. I have a envy 14 with the 1600x900 screen so i will probably compare the connector layout first to ensure that the dv6 is truly missing the extra cabes for 1080p display.

here is some more info of ppl modding lvds cables

http://forum.notebookreview.com/asus/440380-epic-g51-display-mod-w-pics-not-faint-heart.html

Anyone interested in a Hi-def (1920 x 1200) mod for PB/MBP? - Page 20 - Mac Forums

Looking to mod laptop screen - Overclockers UK Forums

Can I replace a laptop's screen? - [H]ard|Forum

 

I think it will be a lot easier if the DV7 Select Edition's cable works, since it supports higher resolution screens. Of course, this assumes the port is the same and from diagrams I've seen, I think they are.

 

I have no problem cross wiring the dv6 connector into a dv7/E15 one. I just need a pin-out for the connector.

 

Has anyone else tried anything?

 

I'm getting anxious waiting for any progress, how's the envy screen? Working yet!?

 

Some hopeful news for modders

HP's Pavilion dv6t and dv7t available with 1080p screens, people who bought three months ago sigh -- Engadget