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    MSI GT725 compatible Screen

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by mcbarnet007, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. mcbarnet007

    mcbarnet007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking for 17 inch WUXGA glossy screen that's compatible with gt725. Anyone outthere know which model is compatible? Many thanks in advance!
     
    mcbarnet007, Apr 27, 2009
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    Hi all, I took apart the LCD assembly and found the following

    LCD is a LTN170CT02 or a LTN170WU-L02-V/E (this one is etched in the front top left corner of the LCD)

    It has 4 screw holes on the right, top and left side. It does not have any bracket weld on.

    Looks to have only 1 lamp and those 1 inverter. It also uses a 30 pin data connection.

    Anyone which LCD is compatible? Also, if I upgrade to a brighter LCD, would I need to replace my inverter to a stronger one? Any help is appreciated. Thank you

    btw, the bezel is very easily crackable unlike some other laptop that I have work with, I cracked mine in two spots =(
     
    mcbarnet007, Apr 28, 2009
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  3. catacylsm

    catacylsm Notebook Prophet

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    Hey mcbarnet, i know that some of the Samsung screens are compatible, (although some of the american 725 have reported screen bleeding in some cases.)
     
    catacylsm, Apr 28, 2009
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  4. zfactor

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    you can use the lg lp171wu3 model. make sure to verify it has no brackets. even if it does they are easily removed with a very small screwdriver and a small bit of prying. i do this often with the lg's and it does not damage the screen as long as you are careful
     
    zfactor, Apr 30, 2009
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  5. mjfrozenchips

    mjfrozenchips Notebook Consultant

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    How easy is it to remove the lcd on these laptop? Maybe ill switch mine to a brighter wsxga 1680x1050
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 30, 2009
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    not to bad IF you dont break the bezel. the msi trim bezel is very hard to get off and very fragile they tend to break easy otherwise very easy
     
    zfactor, Apr 30, 2009
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    Bezel you mean the part where the turbo button is? Or the stuff that holds the screen?
     
    mjfrozenchips, Apr 30, 2009
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    the inner trim around the screen
     
    zfactor, May 1, 2009
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