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    High gloss screen on a gt780dx

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by newasususer, Jan 10, 2012.

  1. newasususer

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    My laptop came with a matte screen and I am thinking of switching that out to a high gloss screen. The standard is a 17.3” Full HD (1920x1080) LED Backlit 90% NTSC Color Gamut Glossy LCD (AUO B173HW01V4). BUT, given the talk about Windows 8, I'm wondering if there isnt a comparable screen that also has touch screen capability?

    Anyone know and if so, can you point me in the right direction?
     
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    I do not believe this model supports Touch Screens

    But you can swap out the display to a gloss screen, but it likely would void your warranty
     
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    No, it doesnt and no, it wont hurt my warranty as long as its done at a factory authorized shop. But for now I am just wondering if such a screen even exists... To the best of my knowledge it doesnt (yet) but thats why I'm asking... Thanks for the feedback.
     
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    See quote below, I would check before any screen upgrades

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    I thought official suppliers could make upgrades?

    Partners can perform Upgrades to cpu, memory, hdd, wireless. ect. Screen upgrades, chassis modifications will void the manufactures warranty. Performing a screen upgrade is major disassembly/reassembly to the notebook chassis.
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    Thanks Dave! I'm told from a well known msi reseller that they are authorized (by msi) to customize other msi's without voiding the msi warranty. However, I will double-check. If you'd like to know who I'm referring to, please PM me. I dont think I can say here as it might be considered a promotion... Its a well known, "power notebook" gaming site... :D
     
    newasususer, Jan 11, 2012
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