Swappable LCD's for T30

[emeraldgirl08]

I was thinking of my T30.

I know the screen won't last forever so which LCD's are recommended?

I have a 14" screen and ATI 16mb VRAM.

Could I use LCD's from other models???

[emeraldgirl08]

Have checked the Lenovo site and found there are two manufacturers for 14" LCD's.

Samsung and LG.

There are two resolutions. XGA and SXGA.

Two different NITS- 150 and 200.

Obviously I'd like a bright 200. I'm not sure about swapping an XGA with an SXGA. I prefer high-res and bright so I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations about either brand?

[RealBlackStuff]

You'll have a hard time finding an SXGA+ LCD for a T30, and if you do, it'll be very expensive!
I have looked for alternative LCDs for a T30 (like Dell or HP or whatever), but never found any.
The inverters are the same for XGA and SXGA+, but in different versions for 150nit and 200nit (see HMM).
You'd also need a different LCD cable for XGA and for SXGA+ (again, see HMM).

[jronald]

I have 2 of the SXGA LCDs
My wife loves hers, I hate the NOS (New Old Stock) I picked up from RBS
I upgraded it to Blue Tooth and hate that too!
I use the laptop about twice a month, just to update the Anti Vi and Windblows
Other than that it sits

I find the screen soft focused at the higher resolutions for reading/surfing
Dont get me wrong it is gorgeous for photos/movies and the like

My 2 cents worth
By the way the whole laptop is for sale in the Market Place forum

Ron

[RealBlackStuff]

Have checked the Lenovo site and found there are two manufacturers for 14" LCD's.
Samsung and LG.

There are more:
- IDTech (can't find P/N at the moment) and
- Hitachi P/N 11P8292, FRU 11P8297, Hitachi # TX36D37VC1CAA

[emeraldgirl08]

Okay let me put it this way.

If I buy a Thinkpad for parts off of Fleabay- LCD included. Which types of Thinkpads can I swap screens with?

Would a T23 screen work? An R40?

Cost is extremely important as I don't have very much money! I also would like to know if swapping panels would be easy?

I know just taking the whole top off (LCD in place) and swapping would be the easiest and obvious choice so that's what I'd prefer.

[RealBlackStuff]

For a T30 your only option is another T30.

[emeraldgirl08]

Hmm.. there's a T30 with a BIOS protected password for sale.

I'm thinking buy it and take the lid off!

Sound like an idea?

[jronald]

No gaurentee your going to get a better LCD

Ron