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    MSI-1651 Screen Brightness

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Gaara42, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. Gaara42

    Gaara42 Notebook Consultant

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    Having used the MSI-1651 for awhile now, I am quite content, it has performed admirably. The only issue I have is the less than stellar screen brightness, it is starting to become more noticeable (especially when around people with other notebooks) and at times I wish it was brighter.

    My question is this, has anyone found a method to make the screen brighter or would that even be possible?

    Thanks.
     
    Gaara42, Apr 20, 2009
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  2. Genna

    Genna Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes it is possible...
    You have to replace it with different and of course briter one :)
     
    Genna, Apr 20, 2009
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  3. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    Yes the Matte are not that bright from what I hear, The one I have is glossy and bright but it is only 1280 x 800. They do sell 1680 x 1050 in glossy though..
     
    nacr05, Apr 20, 2009
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  4. zfactor

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    yeah the matte ones are very dim. the standard glossy is really pretty nice
     
    zfactor, Apr 20, 2009
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    dalamchops Notebook Evangelist

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    do they make LED screens for the 1651??
     
    dalamchops, Apr 20, 2009
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  6. zfactor

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    no they do not
     
    zfactor, Apr 20, 2009
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  7. Gaara42

    Gaara42 Notebook Consultant

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    So would I have to buy a whole new screen or can I somehow modify the current one to make it brighter?

    Thanks for the help.
     
    Gaara42, Apr 20, 2009
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  8. zfactor

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    no a whole new screen not really a way to modify a screen unless you want to start pulling it apart and replacing the ccfl which is NOT a easy task on these
     
    zfactor, Apr 20, 2009
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  9. Gaara42

    Gaara42 Notebook Consultant

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    K, thanks, I will look and see whether it is worth it to save for a new screen.
     
    Gaara42, Apr 20, 2009
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  10. nacr05

    nacr05 Extreme Overclocker

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    The LG screens are nice..
     
    nacr05, Apr 20, 2009
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