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    Upgrading the LCD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by budugu, Nov 29, 2006.

  1. budugu

    budugu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Sony Vaio A series 15" VGN-A130 notebook with XGA screen. Is there anyway that i can buy a 15" UXGA panel/screen (dell/IBM) and upgrade the monitor? Assuming i use the frame/backlights etc from the old sony monitor?
     
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Was your machine ever offered with a UXGA display? If not, then I would not be too sure about being able to upgrade.

    Upgrading the monitor can be very expensive; you're better off buying a bigger external monitor. You can also do a dual-monitor setup like I do with that; the external monitor as primary, and the laptop's as secondary.
     
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