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    [Advice] MSI GX620

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by godlyatheist, Feb 12, 2012.

  1. godlyatheist

    godlyatheist Notebook Evangelist

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    My GX620 (whitebook version) is approaching 3 years of age. It does everything I need it to do so there's really no need to get a more powerful machine. The problem I have with it is that the screen's brightness has degraded to the point where I get serious eye strain after more than 30 min of use. Now, can I buy a "good quality" lcd panel of the same size and just put it in?
     
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  2. Kirrr

    Kirrr Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you can swap the screen. Many of the older Dell screens will fit. Up to 1920x1200.
     
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    Do you have a recommendation Kirr? I see a lot of places selling them online for really cheap. I would prefer a 1440x900 and up, but it needs to have good brightness and good color (black/white contrast). Willing to pay more for good quality ones.
     
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    I have no personal experiences, but one of my friends swap it for a D800 screen. (the wuxga one) So that screen works. Just remember that the aspect ratio is 16 by 10 and this notebook can't use LED screens.
     
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    Thanks for the help Kirr. I'm noticing that there are very little information on these LCD reseller sites. The only criteria that they list as matching for the GX620 are:

    physical size: 13.1'' x 8.2''
    Backlight: CCFL 1 bulb

    They don't even list the part number or specs :mad:

    If I get one that's just as bad as the stock version I'm screwed lol. This is becoming very risky.

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    Looks like the inverter controls the brightness of the LCD, and that part is very hard to get to and it costs $80 on top of the LCD screen. I don't think this upgrade is gonna be worthwhile now
     
    godlyatheist, Feb 13, 2012
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