comp.sys.laptops, alt.sys.pc-clone.dell

I have a Dell 8600 with an 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050). Is it possible to
replace it with an WUXGA model or are there other part that would
prevent me from doing so. If that does not work what do I have to look
for to get a compatible LCD?

Thanks

assuming that this is a follow up for your 11/14/2006 thread about a bad
screen on your inspiron 8600....
you would need a new video card in addition to the screen. a far simpler
solution to your flaky backlight problem would be to have it repaired.
these people (below) will do it for a very reasonable price, under $150.
they would also be happy sell you the bulb (about $20) but i warn you that
it is far more difficult to replace than you might imagine. not because of
how delicate the bulb and the soldering is but because of the assembly of
the layers of plastic reflectors that comprise the screen... when they are
disturbed the screen will not look right.
http://www.moniserv.com/

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I have a Dell 8600 with an 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050). Is it possible to
replace it with an WUXGA model or are there other part that would
prevent me from doing so. If that does not work what do I have to look
for to get a compatible LCD?

Thanks

"you would need a new video card in addition to the screen"

Possibly, but not necessarily. Depends on the design of the particular
laptop. And sometimes "different video card" = "different motherboard"


Christopher Muto wrote:
assuming that this is a follow up for your 11/14/2006 thread about a bad
screen on your inspiron 8600....
you would need a new video card in addition to the screen. a far simpler
solution to your flaky backlight problem would be to have it repaired.
these people (below) will do it for a very reasonable price, under $150.
they would also be happy sell you the bulb (about $20) but i warn you that
it is far more difficult to replace than you might imagine. not because of
how delicate the bulb and the soldering is but because of the assembly of
the layers of plastic reflectors that comprise the screen... when they are
disturbed the screen will not look right.
http://www.moniserv.com/

wrote in message
ups.com...
I have a Dell 8600 with an 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050). Is it possible to
replace it with an WUXGA model or are there other part that would
prevent me from doing so. If that does not work what do I have to look
for to get a compatible LCD?

Thanks

"Barry Watzman" wrote in message
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"you would need a new video card in addition to the screen"

Possibly, but not necessarily. Depends on the design of the particular
laptop. And sometimes "different video card" = "different motherboard"




And sometimes *any* video card (versus integrated video) = different
motherboard.

the 8600 was offered with essentially two different video cards. one was
the nvidia geforce fx go (in versions with 32, 64, and 128mb) and the ati
radeon mobility 9600. my memory tells me that higher resolution wuxga
screen required the top of the line card. but perhaps i am thinking of an
earlier inspiron in the 8000 series that had that issue. but that aside, i
still think my initial suggestion of getting the current display repaired
makes the most sense and will be the most economical solution that is
certain to work.

"S.Lewis" wrote in message
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"Barry Watzman" wrote in message
...
"you would need a new video card in addition to the screen"

Possibly, but not necessarily. Depends on the design of the particular
laptop. And sometimes "different video card" = "different motherboard"




And sometimes *any* video card (versus integrated video) = different
motherboard.

"Christopher Muto" wrote in message
news:dRO6h.3610$fk2.3253@trndny02...
the 8600 was offered with essentially two different video cards. one was
the nvidia geforce fx go (in versions with 32, 64, and 128mb) and the ati
radeon mobility 9600. my memory tells me that higher resolution wuxga
screen required the top of the line card. but perhaps i am thinking of an
earlier inspiron in the 8000 series that had that issue. but that aside,
i still think my initial suggestion of getting the current display
repaired makes the most sense and will be the most economical solution
that is certain to work.



Ain't hatin', brother. Sounds solid to me.

"S.Lewis" wrote in message
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"Christopher Muto" wrote in message
news:dRO6h.3610$fk2.3253@trndny02...
the 8600 was offered with essentially two different video cards. one was
the nvidia geforce fx go (in versions with 32, 64, and 128mb) and the ati
radeon mobility 9600. my memory tells me that higher resolution wuxga
screen required the top of the line card. but perhaps i am thinking of
an earlier inspiron in the 8000 series that had that issue. but that
aside, i still think my initial suggestion of getting the current display
repaired makes the most sense and will be the most economical solution
that is certain to work.



Ain't hatin', brother. Sounds solid to me.

stew, i didn't take it that way. barry just got me questioning my previous
statement so i wanted to clarify. regards,