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    Replacing my screen

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gersfan86, Mar 17, 2010.

  1. gersfan86

    gersfan86 Newbie

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    Hi, I broke my laptop screen and im in the process of looking for a new one but im not clued up on what one i should get. I have a 15.4 WXGA screen but im told that i cant just buy any WXGA screen and that the numbers on the back have to be the same. The number on the back is LP154WX4, does that mean anything or will most screen fit my laptop?
     
    gersfan86, Mar 17, 2010
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  2. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    I assume you don't have a warranty that would cover this?
     
    Angelic, Mar 17, 2010
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  3. gersfan86

    gersfan86 Newbie

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    I dont, unfortunately.

    I watching screens on ebay but im worried i'll buy the wrong one.
     
    gersfan86, Mar 17, 2010
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    What laptop are we talking about?
    Many laptops were available with an array of different resolution screens.
    As long as the screen is coming from the same model laptop, it will work. They will all use the same ribbon cable regardless of the resolution difference there may be.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Mar 17, 2010
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  5. solidquality

    solidquality Notebook Enthusiast

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    for the safe way is try to find the same brand ie iif your laptop: brad is acer try acer LCD I believe it works

    based on my experience I was replace LCD acer aspire 5052 to acer aspire 4315 both of is the 14.1 inch LCD and both if is replaceable
    ad it works 100 percent trust me :)
     
    solidquality, Mar 17, 2010
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  6. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Search for lcd screens for your model laptop on ebay.
     
    Trottel, Mar 18, 2010
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  7. gersfan86

    gersfan86 Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies.

    I have an Acer 5720 and the screen resolution is 1200 by 800 so does that mean if i match the resolution i'll be fine?
     
    gersfan86, Mar 18, 2010
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  8. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    As long as you don't have a Dell you should be OK using a different a screen (different made and ref. number).

    If you have a Dell you should stick with the same screen made and reference as your original one. Otherwise you'll have incompatibility issues.
     
    naton, Mar 18, 2010
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  9. gersfan86

    gersfan86 Newbie

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    Still looking for a screen. Keep getting outbid. grrrrrrr.

    And i was going to ask if there was two different sizes of 15.4 screen but im editing this now because i've found out the W in WXGA mean widescreen.

    Doh!
     
    gersfan86, Mar 25, 2010
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  10. grimmy311

    grimmy311 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Gersfan,

    When you purchase one make sure you TRIPLE check the model number from the ebay posts... I've seen incorrect information on ebay over 100 times.... Also, if you need a guide for that model, let me know.
     
    grimmy311, Mar 30, 2010
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  11. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    If the OP hasn't a Dell laptop there is 95% chance that he can replace his screen by any other 15.4" screen.
     
    naton, Mar 30, 2010
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    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    ellalan, Mar 30, 2010
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  13. razorjack

    razorjack Notebook Consultant

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    I purchased a new screen a year back from a company from ebay called screenfast,they have a huge selection and fast shipping,good prices.
     
    razorjack, Mar 31, 2010
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