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    T60 Screen Replacement Options

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sicon99, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. sicon99

    sicon99 Newbie

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    Tonight I accidentally doped my phone on my laptop screen. needless to say theres a nice little spider crack in the screen now.

    I believe its an 14.1" xga screen (1024x768) Can i replace the with a higher resolution screen?

    Also can anyone recommend anywhere to buy a screen.. so far ebay is the best for price..

    thanks
     
    sicon99, Aug 3, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes you can upgrade the screen. It should be a straight swap. You can search ebay by the part number:

    BOE-Hydis - 13N7061
    Samsung - 13N7059
    TDM - 13N7063

    Supposedly the Hydis is the the best of the SXGA+ screens. The results on eBay are compatible to the part number, but probably not a Lenovo part. If you're looking for a genuine Lenovo part, you might want to post over on ThinkPads.com in the Marketplace forum that you're looking for a screen. Good luck.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 4, 2009
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    sicon99 Newbie

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    I could care less about who makes it just as long as it fits and the plugs match! I just took a look on ebay all seem to be around the 170-180 ish mark shipped (cdn)

    thanks for the tips!

    If i put in a higher res screen would i be-able to up my resolution? (not sure if its the video card or screen limiting it..)
     
    sicon99, Aug 4, 2009
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You can get SXGA+ on the Intel card, so yes you can up the resolution.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 6, 2009
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    sicon99 Newbie

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    Awesome thanks ZaZ
     
    sicon99, Aug 6, 2009
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    bfe130 Notebook Guru

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    I've heared u can also use a Sharp SXGA one without swarping cables and etc.
     
    bfe130, Aug 6, 2009
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    You mean Sharp UXGA 14.1" panel? Yes, you can use it, but you have to cut pin 2 on the panel.
     
    zephir, Aug 6, 2009
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    I just put in my new (used) sxga screen but i still only only see upto 1024 resolution.. :|
     
    sicon99, Aug 30, 2009
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    Where did get the screen?
     
    ZaZ, Aug 31, 2009
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    zephir Notebook Deity

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    Maybe the resolution doesn't adjust automatically. Have you tried adjusting it manually? (right click on desktop, and then go to screen properties)
     
    zephir, Aug 31, 2009
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