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    Are all Dell 15.4 wxga 1280x800 lcd screens created equal?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by winterbagel, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. winterbagel

    winterbagel Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for a new screen - I saw an out fit on ebay that lists the dell inspiron 1300, 1525 and 1505 screen as one and the same. So I start to hunt and I land here, which links to here which linked me to here:
    That outfit's page lists them all with identical specs and there's like 30!: so my question is, aside form those that are matte vs the glossy are they all the exact same physical dimensions and definitely interchangeable?

    I even read 10 random specific pages from that list and they all say exactly the same thing;

    Dell Inspiron ( insert model #)15.4 wxga 1280x800 ( matte/gloss) (1CCFL backlight) LCD Screen

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    winterbagel, Oct 16, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Not all Dell 15.4" WXGA displays are created equal, but many may be. Generally I find eBay sellers pretty good with compatibility; if they say a particular screen fits the 1525, 1505, and 1300, I wouldn't doubt it. You can try to take a look at the service manuals for the respective machines and see if all the screws and connectors are in the same place if you're unsure.
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 16, 2009
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  3. voltaire

    voltaire Notebook Consultant

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    voltaire, Oct 16, 2009
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