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    GS70-2QE-098US (970m 6GB) LCD upgrade options?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by GooberTX, Apr 7, 2016.

  1. GooberTX

    GooberTX Newbie

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    I love my GS70, but I really would like to upgrade the internal LCD, I have seen there has been a good number of people that have upgraded to a 1080P IPS panel with mixed reviews.

    So what are my options? Is it possible to drop in a 4k IPS panel?
     
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    iTzZent Notebook Consultant

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    Which display is installed because currently? If that is already connected via eDP, one could theoretically obstruct an IPS display.
     
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  3. GooberTX

    GooberTX Newbie

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    It has the stock display installed; which I believe is a TN n173hge-e11. It is a 17.3, Matte, LED Back light, with a 30 pin connector (eDP).

    I have read a few threads here and there where the stock display was removed and was upgraded to a 1080P, IPS, LP173WF4-spd1; From what I understand this is a drop in replacement.

    I was wondering if there was any other options, preferably a 2k or 4k panel.
     
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    riot123 Newbie

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    http://www.panelook.com/sizmodlist.php?st=&pl=&sizes[]=17.3&signal_type_category=eDP&resolution_pixels=38402160

    Shows 40pin EDP connections only.

    Ebay seller also lists it as 40pin.
    http://www.ebay.ca/itm/AUO-B173ZAN0...0-pixels-17-3-inch-43-94mm-LCD-/111894039402?

    So I would say no.
     
    riot123, Apr 10, 2016
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