Best LCD Panel

[MacJediMatt]

I've recently acquired a 14" T43 2668 from a computer recycle center and built it back up. I've already done the SATA mod and have a 9-cell battery for it. I would like to upgrade the LCD panel next. Right now I've got the XGA screen which seems to have a very bad viewing angle. I would like a SXGA+ panel but I would really just like some thing with better viewing angle. I know that most people upgrade to SXGA+ by buying a full top half from another T4x. Instead, I would like to know what third-party panels would be a better option. I tend to use it for watching movies and looking at photos and the blacks look horrible on this screen. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated.

[ajkula66]

Welcome to the forum!

For a 14" unit, you may as well stay with OEM panels - no third-party LCD will perform better - they're all coventional TN screens that leave a lot to be desired when it comes to viewing angles.

[richk]

None of the 3rd party screens work. T4x uses a non-standard pinout

[MacJediMatt]

Do the SXGA+ panels tend to be a little better? I've got an IdeaPad S10 that has a TN panel but it seems to be a lot better than this one. Otherwise I love this machine

[ajkula66]

S10 also has a far smaller screen where the imperfections don't show quite as well...

Honestly, if you're looking for good viewing angles and better colour reproduction, trade that machine in for a 15" IPS T42/p, T43/p or R50p. For a few bucks more you'll get what you're looking for right out of the box.

Or, add more $$$ and get a 15" T60/p with an IPS or AFFS LCD.