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    Ebay selling t61 "glossy" screens for ~$150

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by fonebone, May 24, 2008.

  1. fonebone

    fonebone Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been looking into aftermarket options for t61 owners who are unhappy with their screens, and it seems like Ebay is chock full of sellers offering t61 displays for $150 or so incl. shipping. Seems like a steal compared to screetekinc, which charges over $400 for many of its models.

    What's the deal with these screens? Anyone have any experience? Here's one offering a "high gloss" 14.1 screen with a warranty: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-IBM-LENOVO-...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

    Are there any other ways of buying aftermarket screens this cheap that include, say, a satisfaction guarantee?
     
    fonebone, May 24, 2008
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  2. admlam

    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Generally, if an LCD shares the same connections and dimensions as the one on the T61, they'll fit. That being the case, you could get a "glossy" screen for much cheaper with a bit more research.
     
    admlam, May 24, 2008
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    kgbeezr1 Notebook Consultant

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    Much cheaper than $150? Are you referring to a glossy coating being applied to an existing screen?
     
    kgbeezr1, May 24, 2008
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