XGA to SXGA+ upgrade

[jamerslong]

I am looking into replacing my LCD with an SXGA+ from an XGA.

Other then an LCD cable will i need anything else?

[Harryc]

Also an inverter for SXGA+.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 55304.html
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-46502

[schen]

I am looking into replacing my LCD with an SXGA+ from an XGA.

Other then an LCD cable will i need anything else?

I've done this a few times on different ThinkPads including a T41 to "quasi" T42 and it's one that I can highly recommend. It's both fruitful and can be fairly cheap and easy. I was able to find a whole assembly on eBay from a T42p for $50. This allowed for a quick switch, had all the parts right there and had the added benefit of having a Bluetooth antenna already in place as well!

In the end, when I upgraded to a true T42p, I sold off the whole thing for what I gave for it.

[richk]

The note above is for 15" screens. All 14" (XGA and SXGA) use the same inverter. (different cables) Since your signature mentions T41, I assume 14" is correct. You must use a panel that was intended for T4x. The 14" T4x SXGA LCDs have a different pin configuration and a generic won't work, and it will create a short that may blow a fuse (or worse).

[jamerslong]

Yea i have a guy offering me an SXGA LCD with a bad backlight. i just wanted to see what all i needed to fix it because it all adds up you know.

he has an XGA inverter and an SXGA cable to go with it too