T41 XGA LCD Upgrade

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#1 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:54 pm

I have a T41 with a 14" 1024x768 XGA LCD. If I wanted to upgrade it to a 14" 1400X1050 SXGA LCD, FRU# 13N7046, IBM# 13N7045, what other parts would I need? Inverter and cable?

gunston · #2 Post by **gunston** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 8:34 pm

yes, you need a inverter and cable too.
well, this would eventually make your hinges become loosen

#3 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:07 pm

gunston wrote:well, this would eventually make your hinges become loosen

, what would cause the hinges to become loose?

gunston · #4 Post by **gunston** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:18 pm

the more you used the more you would loosen it.

#5 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:21 pm

Hmmm, ok thanks. Anyone have a link to the part numbers I'd be looking at for the inverter and cable?

gunston · #6 Post by **gunston** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:22 pm

change the whole thing.

#7 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:28 pm

Ok I see. If I buy an entire LCD/Lid assembly, it would include the inverter, cable, and hopefully the WiFi antenna.

gunston · #8 Post by **gunston** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:32 pm

how much would it cost???
IPS screen???

#9 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:34 pm

gunston wrote:how much would it cost???
IPS screen???

Good question. The 15" seems to be much more common. I'll keep an eye out for a 14.1".

gunston · #10 Post by **gunston** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:35 pm

why do you still want to upgrade your T41 since you have SXGA+ screen in your T60 already.?

#11 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:36 pm

gunston wrote:why do you still want to upgrade your T41 since you have SXGA+ screen in your T60 already.?

The T41 is not for me, it's for a new college student who lives here

.

gunston · #12 Post by **gunston** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:38 pm

Harryc wrote:I have a T41 with a 14" 1024x768 XGA LCD. If I wanted to upgrade it to a 14" 1400X1050 SXGA LCD...

#13 Post by **Harryc** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:51 pm

My son has a T41 with a 14" 1024x768 XGA LCD. If he wanted to upgrade it to a 14" 1400X1050 SXGA LCD...

There now, feel better?

gunston · #14 Post by **gunston** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 9:08 am

yup, most of the people would prefer SXGA+ screen.
Perhaps your son isn't that "professional" enough to use the high resolution screen, i think most likely he won't appreciate it.

Let him try your T60 with SXGA+ option first, before making any decision to upgrade.

(suggestion)

#15 Post by **Harryc** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:09 am

He's seen it and wants the SXGA+. Thanks for the advice.

gunston · #16 Post by **gunston** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 4:53 pm

well, if the upgrade is within your budget....go ahead

#17 Post by **richk** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:24 pm

We seem to be beyond that, but I believe that the 14" XGA and SXGA+ screens use the same inverter.

gunston · #18 Post by **gunston** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:37 am

richk wrote:We seem to be beyond that, but I believe that the 14" XGA and SXGA+ screens use the same inverter.

different inverter!!

#19 Post by **rkawakami** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:46 am

Just so we're clear here, I believe the OP has a T41 14" XGA and wants to change to a 14" SXGA+. If so, then the inverters are the same (FRU 26P8464). This information per the HMM.

#20 Post by **Harryc** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:06 am

rkawakami wrote:Just so we're clear here, I believe the OP has a T41 14" XGA and wants to change to a 14" SXGA+. If so, then the inverters are the same (FRU 26P8464). This information per the HMM.

Thanks Ray. The 'OP' is me (Harry). No need to be so formal

. Does the upgrade require a new cable as well?

#21 Post by **GomJabbar** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:20 am

The threads I have read on the subject say that YOU DO NEED A DIFFERENT CABLE.

#22 Post by **underclocker** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:30 am

FYI, I've noticed that some people sell the entire LCD assembly which includes the LCD, cable, inverter, bezel, cover, antennas, hinges, clear plates, latches, etc. for the same price as just the LCD.

Clearly this is the way to go, if you can find it. Upon occasion, you might even get luck and snag one with the Bluetooth antenna - paving the way for yet another upgrade.

I'd say the entire display swap procedure is simpler than swapping just the LCD - or certainly about the same difficulty/time level.

Best of luck.

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