How much is a new display?

[Annorax]

At work, my company has assigned me an R51. I believe it's a 15". It's a great laptop but the only thing I can't stand about it is the max resolution is 1024x768. I know that other than replacing the LCD screen, nothing can be done.

I was just wondering, how much would a new, higher resolution screen cost and how hard is it to install? Maybe I can try to talk my company into getting it...

[Annorax]

Anyone?

[tfflivemb2]

What is your full model/type number?

[MobileGuru]

More expensive than what you are going to want to pay to do it, thats for sure. Your best bet might be to find a compatible screen component for sale somewhere like Ebay or perhaps from a user here in the forums, and do the swap yourself. I can't give you a US price, but in Canada this is at least a $500 job including parts and labour, while a Solectron repair is Tier 5 at $1200 CAD.

MG.