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Laptop hardware component & upgrades forum: Does it make sense to replace a screen on Dell XPS16?

by: andhddn February 12, 2011 5:42 PM PST

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Does it make sense to replace a screen on Dell XPS16?

by andhddn - 2/12/11 5:42 PM

Hello,

I have Dell Studio XPS 16. The only thing I do not like about it is its non HD screen 1366x768. Recently I succeeded to replace a screen in another laptop and now I am thinking about buying on e-bay an HD screen or RGBLED HD screen for XPS16. I know that Dell used to customize these laptops with such screens.

On e-bay I see ready entire screen assemblies or just the screen replacements. If I buy just a screen do I need to buy something else like inverter? It looks like buying just the screen will require disassembling and disconnecting things like web cam. If I buy entire assembly is it much easier like plug and play?

I also read that if I have RGBLED then its quality deteriorates with time unless I have some kind of sensors. I have no idea about what are those (some keywords).

Any hints from those who succeeded to do such replacement are welcome. Probably it is easier to buy a used one with proper display and sell mine.

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Talk to the sellers.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 2/12/11 5:48 PM

In Reply to: Does it make sense to replace a screen on Dell XPS16? by andhddn

A friend cracked their Dell LCD and had a chat with one of those sellers. My friend was able to use a better LCD thanks to the knowledgeable seller. Not that all know this. For me I can't keep this stuff so I just replace it with the factory issued parts.
Bob


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