LED swap in T400

[JPH]

Quick question guys: can we straight-swap an LED-backlit panel (complete) into an LCD-equipped T400? Are the connectors on the mobo the same? I am assuming the inverter etc would be a non-issue as I want to swap the complete display assembly (whole panel inc lid cover and frame etc - basically anything from the hinges up). Has anyone ever done it and if so, what were the issues and how were they resolved?

Thx for your feedback!

[732]

The whole lid part would have to be replaced. The LCD cable is different too.

[JPH]

Thx, I wanted to change the whole lid/display assembly in any case. Does that mean LED displays have different connectors? Are the mobo's different for LED displays?

[732]

The mobo is the same and same connector. The screen has a different connector and the LCD cable is different.

[ljwobker]

This is *possible* but pretty complex. As mentioned, the connectors on the panels are different and there are lots of other things that have to come out.

I swapped LCD-for-LCD to get a higher quality and higher resolution panel, and this only required taking the top bezel/frame apart and carefully replacing the screen.

I would say that doing LCD-for-LCD requires a moderate amount of confidence and tinkering ability, and takes a couple of hours.

Doing an LED for LCD swap would probably be at least twice as much time and lots more potential things to get wrong.

Personally I don't think the battery life difference is worth it, and you can get very high quality/resolution LCD panels that will easily integrate into your existing system.

FYI: I used "LCDS4LESS" to get my replacement panel and I was pretty happy with them.