Screen Specs for VPCZ119FX

Hello all,

So my LCD screen is busted and I need to get a replacement. I'm gonna follow the wonderful guide that I've found on this forum for that.

However, I can't seem to find the resolution specs for the VPCZ119FX (laptop reads Model: PCG-31112L on the bottom). In particular, I'm looking for what the stock item is that I'm currently replacing (is it WUXGA, WXGA+, etc). I've searched many sources but the most info I see is the following.

Display
Screen Size: 13.1"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Back Light Technology: LED

Mainly, I see WUXGA
SONY VAIO VPCZ1 13.1" WUXGA LAPTOP LED DISPLAY $368 SMARTMICROUSA.COM for ~$380 w/ shipping

and a "compatible screen" on ebay
New Comp Laptop Screen for LT131EE12000 A 1769 474 A Sony VPCZ VPC B131RW02 V 0 | eBay for $190 incl shipping

If there isn't much difference between the $190 screen and the current stock model, I don't see why I should shell out almost double.

Can someone please enlighten me on the best step to take from here?

 

Full HD 19020 x 1080 PN: LT131EE11000 $330 Shipped
B131HW02 V 0 New Sony Vaio VPC Z 13 1" HD LED LCD Screen Glossy Fit LT131EE11000 | eBay

HD+ 1600 x 900 PN: LT131EE12000 $190 Shipped Same yours above.
New Comp Laptop Screen for LT131EE12000 A 1769 474 A Sony VPCZ VPC B131RW02 V 0 | eBay

 

Great. I will order the $190. Thank you for the confirmation.

 

Doesn't seem to power on..

 

The computer? Or the Screen? Sounds like you forgot to plug something back in?

 

Had to replace the LCD screen because of damage. Could only see half of the screen of the damaged unit. Removed the screws and bezel according to a detailed disassembly guide. Removed the LCD screen by the connection port to the inverter board. Popped in the new screen, plugged the cable in, and closed up the laptop pre-final screws. Lo and behold, nothing is visible on the screen when booting up or after entering Windows 7... I plugged the laptop into an HDMI external monitor out and I can see that the LCD screen is detected and that I am able to adjust the "duplicate, extended" monitor settings and from there, adjust the resolution. Device manager shows the laptop screen without a yellow icon so the PnP drivers shouldn't be malfunctioning.

I thought the new screen wasn't compatible at first (although the referrals / reviews seem to indicate that they should be) but now when I disassembled the new screen again and popped in the old LCD screen, it doesn't even show the damaged "half-of-the-screen" lit up image that it used to show.

My thought process:
-Screen should be compatible based on other installers experience
-Shouldn't be a faulty replacement screen because previous screen no longer lights up either
-Connecting cables should be okay because it is detected within Windows

My next thought would be to try to find a replacement video cable to see if I may have damaged cables i.e. the wires responsible for sending the image to the screen. However, I haven't been able to spot any good OEM sources for this.

Do you have any suggestions on how I should proceed? Any help is much appreciated. Thank you for your time.

 

Can i ask how you got the original screen busted? Did you drop it or hit it by accident? Or was it just a normal wear and tear from opening and closing the lid?

Thanks

 

It dropped to the floor from a bedside session and there were white lines on the screen. After a month or so, a black splotch developed and it started creeping more and more upward on the screen as time progressed. Half of the screen still works (backlight and all) but not anymore. I think I may have pinched a cable when installing the new screen (I should have tested it with the bezel still off..) I ordered a new cable and will update you guys on the progress.