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    Sager NP8170 LCD Screen Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by nickwolf333, Dec 15, 2011.

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    nickwolf333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sager noob here. I've had my NP8170 for around 6 months, and recently switched out the Nvidia 460m inside of it for a 580m. I know it's 3D capable, and wanted to see if it was possible to upgrade the screen from the stock screen to the 120hz version, or even to the matte version if that's not possible. Thanks!
     
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    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    120Hz version is not possible, they have different motherboards.

    But to the matte yes,

    search on eBay for B173HW01 V.4 or B173HW01 V.5 and you will come across the nice screens.
     
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    nickwolf333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it really safe to order from ebay? I've been burned on ordering parts from them before.
     
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    Order from evolution.. something.. I don't remember, but they had good feedback.
     
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    nickwolf333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any particular difference between the V4 and V5?
     
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    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    Tons.

    I'm sure one of the resellers will point you in the right direction of the thread,

    here goes the big differences.

    V4 : 90% Gamut, Glossy, 400Nit+

    V5 : 72% Gamut, Matte, 300Nit+
     
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