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    Is there a way to discern between LED and CCFL on the Lenovo Outlet?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by skyandspace, Aug 30, 2009.

  1. skyandspace

    skyandspace Notebook Consultant

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    Or should I call them and ask specifically?
     
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    You basically have to call or email. FYI the outlet closes at 5pm eastern time...

    Though I usually guess that w/ Backlight = LED...and if it doesnt mention anything then I assume CCFL.

    The problem is when they list incorrect resolution.
     
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    NecessaryEvil Notebook Evangelist

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    You can look up the model number and and serial number on the page. Do a parts lookup under the warranty section, and you can find the FRU of your screen (found out mine was an LG). Look up that FRU, you should be able to figure out if it's LED and CCFL.
     
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    NecessaryEvil Notebook Evangelist

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    Take this W500.

    http://outlet.lenovo.com/laptops/405l3a6497.html

    Part number is 4058CTRL3A6497
    4058 CTR, a CTO changed to CTR as a refurb. There's your 4 digit. L3A6497 is the serial number.

    Warranty lookup:
    http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/s...=L3A6497&country=897&iws=off&sitestyle=lenovo


    Looks like the original warranty lapsed in May, but they'll add a year to it.


    Parts lookup:
    http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/s...lts/partsLookupResults.vm&country=897&iws=off

    Looks like its screen is FRU 44C9614 which doesn't have any associated information on Thinkwiki.
     
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    Oh, well the laptops I was looking at didn't list the serial then...

    But I understand now if it lists it.
     
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    skyandspace Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks. I think the best way I guess is to call or email.
     
    skyandspace, Aug 31, 2009
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