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    Replace vaio sa or sb display with another 13.3"

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by vize84, Aug 2, 2011.

  1. vize84

    vize84 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I never replaced a notebook display so probably my question is a little "stupid" but I was wondering if it's possible to replace vaio sa or sb display with the one used in another 13.3" of a different brand. I read that the Samsung 900x3, for example, has a very good display (even if it's only 1366x768) and it's 13.3" 16:9 exactly like vaio sa/sb and it would be a wonderful upgrade for a vaio sb (even for an sa, except for the lower resolution)... Do you think it's possible?
     
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  2. xand

    xand Notebook Consultant

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    Try calibrating your SA first?
     
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    Manipulate Notebook Consultant

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    And do let us know if you find a panel that is compatible.
     
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  4. vize84

    vize84 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually I don't own an SA but i'm thinkin about buying one... a friend of mine has an SB and, out of curiosity I tried to use the SA calibration profile available in this forum but nothing changed (I tried the same profile with another monitor and I can clearly see the difference)...

    As regards the panel, it would be wonderful to find a good 13.3" 1600x900 but it's nearly impossible :( it's much easier to find a 1366x768
     
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  5. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    You could try the swap with the LG IPS displays that are stated to debut with the LG P330, however its supposed to be 1366*768

    although you have to be sure that the connector is the same, and that the bios support the swapp
     
    Karamazovmm, Aug 2, 2011
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