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    Is this a valid replacement screen for the W530?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jfsonic, Aug 4, 2014.

  1. jfsonic

    jfsonic Newbie

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    Hi everybody!

    I have a chance to buy a replacement screen for my ThinkPad W530 from a local guy, but I'm not sure if it's the correct screen. I haven't made any photos, but his screen looks like this one:

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    Except that it doesn't have the FRU code on the bottom. The model no, however, is the same (B156HW01 V.4).

    Is this some sort of fake screen because it lacks that FRU code or is it still valid, because the model no is the same?
     
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Welcome to the forum!

    The screen is probably fine in its own right, and a genuine AUO one but it's just not a Lenovo-issued part, hence no FRU number.
     
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    Thanks for your reply, ajkula66!

    I've told the guy to send me a picture of the screen, so here it is:

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    I guess I forgot that there's a sticker across the manufacturer name. Is it still a valid screen, even if it has that ALL LCD sticker and a very pale seal instead of the FRU code? I know it's hard to judge just based on this one picture, but I'm hoping that you guys have probably seen enough "fake" screens to discern them from the originals...
     
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    I think you'll be fine.

    Just make sure that you can return it if it doesn't work.

    Good luck.
     
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    Ok, thanks! I'll buy it and see if it works as promised. Is there any way to check the exact model number of the screen once windows is running? Is the Device Manager capable enough for this task?
     
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    I finally did it and the replacement was successful. Here's what Moninfo tells me:

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    So, I guess everything's ok now, right?
     
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    I'd tend to believe so.

    Are you happy with the new panel?
     
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    Well, I'm just happy that the laptop is usable again :D What adds to the happiness is the price I paid for this monitor. The folks at the Lenovo repair center told me that the replacement screen would cost me about 520 Swiss francs (about 570 $) without the repair job itself. I paid the guy I've mentioned above merely 120 Swiss francs. Glad I dodged that bullet.

    Anyway, thanks for helping me out, man! Much appreciated!
     
    jfsonic, Aug 8, 2014
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