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    Possible to replace GS70 TN panel with IPS?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Coprhead66, Dec 10, 2015.

  1. Coprhead66

    Coprhead66 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone,
    Is it possible to do this? Does anyone have any 17" IPS panel recommendations? This is my only gripe with the machine. Everything else is perfect!
     
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    Sure, it is possible, we just need to figure out which panels are compatible.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Dec 10, 2015
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    Well if Kevin from GenTech can't figure it out, nobody can! I believe in you Kevin...
     
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    Well it does depend on the type of internal connector used which may vary depending on the generation of GS70 you are talking about.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 11, 2015
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    I will try to get a list for you if I can, cannot guarantee it though, but I will try.
    Thank you for believing in me. :D
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Dec 12, 2015
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    only the current versions of GS70 with eDP connection can be upgraded with an IPS display. This can be seen, inter alia, the built-up display. ChiMei N173HGE- E11 is a eDP display and ChiMei N173HGE- L11 is a LVDS display.
     
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    At least they made the model numbers easy to read that way :) Otherwise there are no IPS 40 pin LVDS 17.3" panels, that's why it has to be eDP.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 12, 2015
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