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    Sager NP8170 Screen Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by FunkELo, Jan 4, 2012.

  1. FunkELo

    FunkELo Newbie

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    I've owned my Sager NP8170 for a few months now and I love it!!! Only thing I'm not a big fan of is the glossy screen, so I'd like to upgrade it. I've done a bit of research, and it seems that the AUO B173HW01 V.5 is one of the better, if not the best, matte upgrades available. I've come across 2 different models...

    B173HW01 V.5 HW0A
    B173HW01 V.5 HW1A

    anybody know the differences between the two?
    which one would be the right upgrade for my Sager NP8170?

    Thanks in advance for the info!
     
    FunkELo, Jan 4, 2012
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  2. Tyo

    Tyo Notebook Deity

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    If I remember correctly the 1a is leftconnection, which is the one that we use.
    But you need to double check this :)
     
    Tyo, Jan 5, 2012
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  3. FunkELo

    FunkELo Newbie

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    thanks for the reply, that's what I'm trying to find out.

    hopefully somebody that has done this upgrade or just happens to know which model it is I need will chime in and confirm :D
     
    FunkELo, Jan 5, 2012
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    dante316 Notebook Consultant

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    dante316, Jan 5, 2012
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  5. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    FunkElo I would call or email a company which is selling the screens to find out for sure.
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure that LG is of the line considered to be the worst 17.3" LCDs available. The original P170HM screen everyone hated was definitely a glossy LG LP173WF1-TLC1.

    Why not source a B173HW01 V.5 like the OP?
     
    Kevin, Jan 5, 2012
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  6. dante316

    dante316 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah guys, i have no idea what the hell im doing here. just sharing the information on what screens are known to be compatible with the P170HM. ill let you know how the matte screen looks... if it ever arrives.

    Im just wanting a matte screen, it is listed as matte. and i know it will compatible.
     
    dante316, Jan 5, 2012
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