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    Can you replace with 13.3 WXGA+ panel by yourself?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by stevely, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. stevely

    stevely Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any way I could get my hands on a WXGA+ panel and replace it in laptop that has an existing WXGA panel? Would it be really difficult? How much would it cost?
     
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    janko10 Notebook Consultant

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    I think that it would be REALLY hard, but I suppose it could be done.
     
    janko10, Aug 20, 2008
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    What notebook would this be on? Depending on the interface and panel thickness it COULd work... but chances are it wont.

    On a Thinkpad it might take me about 30 minutes on a notebook I have not ripped apart before, and maybe 10-15 minutes on one that I am used to.
     
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    I figured since I want a u330 with a wxga+ screen, I'd look into it. That's really the deal breaker for this laptop. Otherwise I think I'm going to have to "settle" for a t400.
     
    stevely, Aug 20, 2008
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