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    Screen Resolution

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Kronk, Sep 3, 2008.

  1. Kronk

    Kronk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello again, I have a CF-29 Mark I. I cannot seem to get past 800x600 resolution. Is there any other way this can be done? I was hoping to atleast get 1024x768 because of the programs I use for work. Besides replacing the screen is there any other alternative or am I stuck with the 800x600. I just bought this off ebay and since nothing was broken, I cannot return it anymore. I am really hoping for someone in this forum who can help me out.

    Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.
     
    Kronk, Sep 3, 2008
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    if it has intel graphics, maybe you can use the same or a similar technique to the screen scaling driver/program that the eeepc users use.
     
    namaiki, Sep 3, 2008
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  3. Kronk

    Kronk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I downloaded the Intel Chip identification Utility software from their website and it showed my graphics controller to be an Intel(R) 852/855 GM/GME chipset. Installed the new driver and still get the same result. If I change the screen resolution from 800x600 to 1024x768, the screen gets too big that I can no longer use the touchscreen as the window will not fit in my screen.



    Thank you for your suggestion. I will definitely try that.

    EDIT: Which model driver should I use?
     
    Kronk, Sep 3, 2008
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    I'm thinking that you have a rare cf-29 with a 12.1" transflective screen.
    The 12.1" screen supports 800x600 only.


    Alex
     
    Alex, Sep 3, 2008
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  5. Kronk

    Kronk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, man that was what I was afraid of. If this is the case, is it even worth/possible to change the screen? Otherwise I need to get rid of this laptop as I cannot use it for work. :mad: :mad: :mad:


    I paid $805 in total. I thought I had a good deal....
     
    Kronk, Sep 3, 2008
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    I have decided to keep my toughbook. :)

    Is it possible to replace the whole top part of the toughbook for a 13" screen? Has anyone done this? The reason is so that I can try and find a complete upper part that I can replace with mine to get higher resolution.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Kronk, Sep 24, 2008
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    LannyBoy Notebook Geek

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    You can.

    It can be hard to find a screen in good shape though!

    Jay
     
    LannyBoy, Sep 24, 2008
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    Kronk, Oct 13, 2008
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