T61 14.1 - What brand LCD panel?

Love the new T61, not happy with the Samsung panel and need some help.

Looking to get as close as possible to the actual manufacturer part number for the 14.1" 1440x900 LG Philips LCD panel so I can buy one and install it myself. Lenovo sees no problem with the wide difference in quality between the two. (I also welcome feedback on the panels, from those who have them, to help everyone on the forum who is interested).

I have the onboard Intel X3100 graphics and WXGA+ no camera.

For anyone interested in seeing what panel they have and responding...

Fresh Diagnose from www.freshdevices.com will tell you the EXACT part number of your LCD and runs on XP and Vista no problem.

I REALLY appreciate anyone that replies.

My current panel LTN141WD-L05 Samsung

 

I have the same spec.
X3100, WXGA+, w/o webcam

I have the LP141WP1-TLB7
but im not sure who made this(LG/Phil.)

Anyhow, very happy w/the screen.

 

crap. have the samsung coming. Was worried about that, coming from LG in my current tp.

oh well.

 

Is it that bad?

 

LP141WP1-TLB7 is LG/Philips Panel

 

How do you know what screen you have coming?

 

Got my sn off the shipping invoice. Lenovo's site lookup by model and sn, then look at the faq at the top of this subforum.

 

Here's the deal - YMMV

I think the Samsung may have less "sparkle" or "grain" than the LG, but the viewing angle is a bit worse. I've adjusted the colors and may just live with it, since Lenovo doesn't do anything about these situations.

I found that SmartMicroUSA is actually here in my hometown of Dallas and they have the various LG panels for ~199. If I try an LG and like it, I could probably ebay the samsung as it is practically new.

Anyway, bottom line is - I was hoping to get some feedback on the LG to help ease my mind about the decision and to make sure I bought the right panel. A few dollars well spent doesn't really bother me at this point. I need a lsptop, the T61 is the best for my needs at this time, and I can't wait any longer to start using it fully.

 

As the T61's have just been introduced, why don't you wait a while and see what other people's experiences are regarding the 2 types of screens.

From what I read, for the T60's, Samsung had a batch of mediocre screens. The problem apparently has been corrected. Later production runs have been pretty good.

 

Where can i find my SN on the order status page? I don't see it anywhere!

 

2nd line from the top, right under "configured system" and the model number.

 

Is there any way to tell what lcd panel you have from the part # on the order status page?

 

from everest ultimate for example, just copy and paste lcd ref to google, you will find out .....

 

LP141WP1-TLB7 ... yess LG/Philips panel

 

imo yes. If you are trying to return your flexview for a t 61, I'd recommend going 15.4". Hopefully you'll get an LG.

 

how do i tell which brand of an lcd i have in my R61 the number for it is 42V8878
SBB 15.4" WXGA,CAMERA,BT
i was just wondering i cant seem to find this part no. anywhere online so if anyone could tell me what brand this lcd is i would appreciate it

 

You wont get your Serial number until your laptop is shipped. Once you have that and the part number of your laptop, go to the sticky at the top of these message boards. All the information is there.

 

yea i have it and ive looked through there but i still cant seem to find the brand name of the panel.

Mfg part # 42T0330
FRU part # 42T0331

 

Hi Hrj -

If I'm not mistaken, those aren't the manufacturer's own numbers. You have to run exploratory software (I think I used PCWizard 2007) to get the right numbers. Then google them.

For what it's worth, my R61i has the Samsung display, and I can see nothing at all wrong with it. [But then, I had to turn my 'anal' switch to OFF, on account of I can't afford a T61p right now.] 8>)

Dave

 

yea i just wanted a dependable and durable laptop and i thought that a thinkpad would be a good choice even if it is the r series. i still dont know what the difference is between the r61i and the r61 my r61 that i ordered from lenovo direct will be here on monday so i cant wait to mess with it and post a bunch of posts about it.

 

I run the FreshDiagnose and here is the result:
Manufacturer: LTN141W1 => What is the manufacturer?