X201 Screen Replacement Verification

[emeraldgirl08]

Hi all. My X2001 Frankie has an older CCFL-backlit screen which is starting to show a reddish hue when starting up. It has been dim since the day I acquired it which leads me to believe the screen may give out any day now. I am on the fence about buying a screen from fleabay with an item model number of:

LP121WX3(TL)(C1)

The fleabay listing has it listed as a CCFL. I did a little searching and sites I've looked at it indicate it is an LED-backlit screen. I do not wish for another CCFL-backlit screen therefore I am specifically looking for an LED-backlit type. I am hoping perhaps someone has experience with the screen I might purchase i.e., LP121WX3(TL)(C1)?

[ajkula66]

LED-lit TN screen...with pretty weak viewing angles according to what can be found here:

http://www.panelook.com/LP121WX3-TLC1_L ... _5100.html

You're going to need a few other parts - possibly an entire lid assembly - when moving from CCFL to LED. Someone else will have to chime in on what *exactly* is required, but my main dilemma would be whether such an undertaking is worth it to begin with.

Good luck.

[Tasurinchi]

I'd get an AFFS screen. Last time I checked there were still quite cheap. Years ago I got a full lid assembly from a Gateway notebook for around 45 USD.

Those panels are very nice, but they're glossy... The matte counterparts are quite expensive...

[RealBlackStuff]

Alternatively, get the complete lid from an X200s or X201s with LED-lit WXGA+ (1440x900).
You'd lose the webcam that way.
Those lids are recognizable in that they have NO "groove" along the lid.
groove: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321947034696
NO groove: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361200760352
Be careful to check what sellers advertise, quite often they lie through their back teeth...
Also, eBay's search engine leaves a lot to be wished...

[emeraldgirl08]

Hi guys thanks for answering! For $29 (free shipping included) I went ahead and ordered an LG LED backlit screen. I just need something fast and at this point I am not too particular about the TN vs IPS or AFFS display. My X201 stays docked on my desk while I carry my C720 out-and-about. I use my X201 to extend to an external monitor for increased productivity and because my external monitor has better picture quality.

Also I already have the LED board and the LED cable (PN 44C9991) so hopefully that is all that is needed for the swap. Having to need a different lid??? I hope that is not the case! I guess I will find out Monday when the screen arrives.

@Dom that 1440X900 screen would have been wonderful however at this point the trope of the broke-and-hungry-college-student remains in full-effect for the time being

EDIT: the screen just arrived. Wow! That is what you call fast shipping!

EDIT: I forgot to update this thread but my LED replacement screen has been installed and it is working well albeit (1) white spot and (1) dead pixel. Regardless going from a very dim screen to the LED backlit one is working out well for my Frankie! Just need to tweak the color settings a bit as it is cool vs warm. Also I did not need a different lid - the LED backlit screen fit like a glove