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Hi all,

I got a crack on my X61S LCD.
Do you know how much it will cost get placement from Lenovo?
If that costs me too much, then I am thinking of change the LCD by myself. What is compatible LCD for X61S ultra light version?

Thanks in advance.

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$325. do a search for part # 13N7096. This is a forum sponsor.

Reference - (Check your machine type/model against the parts list)
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-62914

... do a search for part # 13N7096. ...

No -- this is a non-UL screen, which is not compatible with weggy999's existing LCD cable. There is only one UltraLight screen: FRU #13N7092.

Whatever ... same price. $325.

Harryc wrote:Whatever ... same price. $325.

Thanks for quick responses.
WOW.. expensive...
Do you know how much LENOVO would charge me for repair?

You'd have to ask them, but I'd guess in the $500 range or higher.

Harryc wrote:You'd have to ask them, but I'd guess in the $500 range or higher.

That is almost half price of my laptop...

My laptop type is 7668 CTO with ultra light.

It belongs to 13N7092, 13N7094, 13N7096, and 42T0343.
what is the best if the prices are the same?

Thanks again

try searching ebay you might find some good deals.

weggy999 wrote:It belongs to 13N7092, 13N7094, 13N7096, and 42T0343.
what is the best if the prices are the same?

Please pay attention to what I told you earlier in this thread: you do NOT have the latitude to choose any one of the above FRU #s, because only FRU #13N7092 will fit your machine's LCD enclosure and LCD cable.

warranty don't cover the crack????

Not if the crack was caused by the owner. To the OP, you're not goiing to do a lot better than $325 for a new LCD for that machine. I see these on EBay all the time because the repair is so expensive people just dump them with a cracked LCD.

then no choice, need to replace it yourself or pay Lenovo for replacement since the crack is caused by user.

EOMtp wrote:

weggy999 wrote:It belongs to 13N7092, 13N7094, 13N7096, and 42T0343.
what is the best if the prices are the same?

only FRU #13N7092 will fit your machine's LCD enclosure and LCD cable.

weggy999, I can confirm that what EOMtp wrote is correct. Because your X61s has an Ultralight display, only the TMD screen (i.e. the 13N7092) is thin enough for your enclosure. The non-Ultralight panels are too thick. Do not buy any of the other three. You should thank EOMtp for saving you from wasting $325.

7668-CTO includes both Ultralight and non-Ultralight models. That's why you see all four kinds of panels listed when you look up "7668-CTO".

pianowizard wrote:

EOMtp wrote:only FRU #13N7092 will fit your machine's LCD enclosure and LCD cable.

weggy999, I can confirm that what EOMtp wrote is correct. Because your X61s has an Ultralight display, only the TMD screen (i.e. the 13N7092) is thin enough for your enclosure. The non-Ultralight panels are too thick. Do not buy any of the other three. You should thank EOMtp for saving you from wasting $325.

7668-CTO includes both Ultralight and non-Ultralight models. That's why you see all four kinds of panels listed when you look up "7668-CTO".

Thank you all for responses.
It is my third X series laptop (X31, X41 and X61s).
And I encountered this kind of LCD problem for the first time.
I always carry the laptop in Waterfield case with care. Thin panel might be the reason for this. Be careful guys!!!

weggy999 wrote: ...And I encountered this kind of LCD problem for the first time.

How did the 'crack' occur? Did you drop the machine, or did it appear on it's own? Where exactly is it cracked?

Harryc wrote:

weggy999 wrote: ...And I encountered this kind of LCD problem for the first time.

How did the 'crack' occur? Did you drop the machine, or did it appear on it's own? Where exactly is it cracked?

I didn't drop the laptop. and I don't recall any "bump" on my machine... It is almost on figer print part when I closed the lcd.

weggy999 wrote:

Harryc wrote: How did the 'crack' occur? Did you drop the machine, or did it appear on it's own? Where exactly is it cracked?

I didn't drop the laptop. and I don't recall any "bump" on my machine... It is almost on figer print part when I closed the lcd.

I tried to replace my LCD today. I found that my LCD is 42t0343, not 13N7092.
does this mean that I have non ultra light LCD or another version of ultra light lcd? I already got 13N7092.
and the LCD cable location is different...

CMO 42T0343 = non-Ultralight LCD.

why so easily crack?

Harryc wrote:CMO 42T0343 = non-Ultralight LCD.

Really? I ordered my labtop from LENOVO directly and double checked they have my laptop with Ultra-LCD. I have email proof for that. Do you have any suggestion?

About the crack. I don't know why it got cracked. I suspect when I closed the laptop that happened.

If it's broken, and you can't prove that you did not do it, then your only option is to replace it. After that, I'd contact Lenovo and straighten out your order. They are not going to give you an ultralight LCD to replace a broken non- Ultra.... What is your machine type/model from the bottom of the machine?

Harryc wrote:If it's broken, and you can't prove that you did not do it, then your only option is to replace it. After that, I'd contact Lenovo and straighten out your order. They are not going to give you an ultralight LCD to replace a broken non- Ultra.... What is your machine type/model from the bottom of the machine?

At the moment I ordered the laptop. there was no option on web site for 1.8ghz CPU with Ultra-Light LCD. So I called to a lenovo sales department, ordered the X61S with Ultra-light LCD and 1.8Ghz CPU. And I asked several times that is coming with ultra light one. I have emails about it. the model name is 7668CT

This is what he said "I am sorry it does not clarify it on the info below but it is coming with the ultra light LCD and 1.8ghz
"

Well, that's not what you were sent, sorry.

Harryc wrote:Well, that's not what you were sent, sorry.

Do you have any suggestion? I feel bad that they didn't send me ultra light lcd even I double no triple checked to make sure they send me the right LCD.

weggy999 wrote:

Harryc wrote:Well, that's not what you were sent, sorry.

Do you have any suggestion? I feel bad that they didn't send me ultra light lcd even I double no triple checked to make sure they send me the right LCD.

just make a complaint to lenovo.

Hi weggy999,

Have you checked the FRU# of the LCD shipped with your notebook by checking the warranty->parts shipped at Lenovo's web site? You can check by your serial#. I placed my sample here:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2373/231 ... 3a9c_o.gif

If they didn't send you the correct screen, they should replace the screen for free or replace the entire unit (most likely just the screen will do)

If they sent you the correct screen that you requested and paid for, try to call Lenovo and buy some "Accident Insurance Warranty" from them. It'll cost less than the LCD, and if you wait a few weeks and call back after, they should replace the screen under the "Accidental" warranty.

GL, and let us know how it pans out!