QXGA (2048x1536) on my R50p [Warning: huge photos]

[Troels]

Actually i don't think it can take Dothan processors at all. My R50p has a Banias and i believe other processors than Banias are not supported. I am not a 100 % sure though...

It's possible with the T40 and T41, so it would be possible on the R50 too. The Banias is running at a FSB speed of 400 MHz, while the first generation Banias from T40 is running at 266 due to the PC2100 memory. So it's definitely possible to upgrade a Banias in the R50, T41 to a Dothan, you just need the right stepping.

The T40 is questionable though.

I've searched the forums but can't find a definitive answer.. is there any way to have QXGA on a core2 duo model? (even if i have to start cutting the case up!)

If you want to cut the case up everything is going to work. Mind you that the back side of LCDs is VERY fragile, so i wouldn't recommend that.
Also you're never going to find a laptop GPU chipset which can drive games properly at that resolution, and you prolly never will, since it's out of the scope for GPU manufacturers.

[pianowizard]

Several people have asked me what parts I used for this LCD upgrade and where I obtained them from:

cable: 91P6837 from http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/

inverter: 91P7339 from http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/

LCD screen: 92P6684 from eBay seller assetgenieinc

BTW, IBM made hinges specifically for this QXGA panel, but I wanted to save money so I just kept using the UXGA hinges of the R50p. It has been over three months and I haven't had any problem.