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    Ugrade XPS17 9700 Screen

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by recDNA, May 14, 2021.

  1. recDNA

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    Dell won't do it but I'd like to have my 1080p non-touch screen upgraded to 4k touch screen. Is this a job Best Buy or u break i fix could handle or too difficult?

    Thanks

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    easy procedure shouldn't be an issue
     
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    LOL not for me! It is likely to be a first attempt for whoever does it so it's hard to know who to trust. I'm amazed Dell won't do it for $. They probably replace broken screens all the time.

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    ok.....I have a friend that fixes computers for a living and he does stuff like that in 10 min....not sure why dell wont do it
     
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    They don't even want me to open the computer to add a second ssd even though there is a slot for it with a heat sink already installed for it. Anything I do voids the warranty.

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    Adding or changing user serviceable components like RAM or an SSD does not void your warranty.
     
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    Then why the screen?

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    Because that's not technically a user-serviceable part.
     
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    Find a good local laptop tech that does Dell laptops.
     
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    I know a guy who replaced a mother board for me but it was toast again in less than a year. He has the best ratings around here. He's not a Dell specialist though. I have no idea who is. Dell sent a guy to my house once to replace a video card in an old laptop but I have no idea who he was or what company he works for.

    My safest move is to sell my laptop and buy a new one but I'll lose a grand minimum.

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    Is there such a thing as a external 27 inch 4K USB-C touchscreen monitor?

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    recDNA, May 17, 2021
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