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    XPS 15z screen upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Rano91, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Rano91

    Rano91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, did a search but couldn't find anything specific. I bought a 15z off eBay thinking it had the 1080p screen option but it didn't :( the seller has offered me a full refund to send it back or £100 partial refund if I keep it! So before I decide I was wondering if it I could put that money towards a new screen. Is it possible? Straight swap?

    I got it for a really good price so I'm in limbo as to what to do. Hopefully some of you nice people can help.

    Much appreciated.
     
    Rano91, Nov 13, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Most likely you would need the 1080p LVDS cable as most 720p aren't full channel.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 13, 2011
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    tr7111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    does anybody know for sure if you need to buy a new cable for the 15z when upgrading from a 720p screen to the b156hw01 v.4? I can only find one type of replacement cable for the 15z. Also, is the b156hw01 v.4 even compatible with the 15z?
     
    tr7111, Feb 4, 2012
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