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Toshiba screen upgrade

post #1 of 18
10/2/12 at 7:25pm
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I'm using a Toshiba Satellite A105. It works good and I've upgraded everything else I can, but the screen resolution on the oem screen is not high enough for some of the work I do. I have to keep adjusting sizes and scrolling around to see what I need to see. These same files are easier to read on my higher resolution work laptop. I would like to upgrade to at least 1680 x 1050. Is it possible to upgrade this screen?
Edited by mustangblue01 - 10/2/12 at 7:57pm
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post #2 of 18
10/3/12 at 2:14am
Possible if you can find one that fits into the current bezel, might need some tweaking and cutting smile.gif

Search for 15.6" WSXGA.

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post #3 of 18
10/3/12 at 6:23pm
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Possible if you can find one that fits into the current bezel, might need some tweaking and cutting smile.gif
Search for 15.6" WSXGA.
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It looks like what I need is WSXGA+ I do not know which laptop screens are compatible with the connectors on my computer. It's been a while since I've taken a screen out of a laptop.
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post #4 of 18
10/3/12 at 6:26pm
Asus 15.6" does have the WSXGA+

Take a look at its model number, specs, and then comparing to yours ... pin, connector etc ...

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post #5 of 18
10/5/12 at 3:12pm
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Ok, so I found a compatible screen, but have a display issue. All of the red pixels are lit up at full bright. Defective screen or...?
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post #6 of 18
10/6/12 at 3:55am
Sounded like a bad LCD. You have the inverter to go with it?

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post #7 of 18
10/6/12 at 4:13am
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Sounded like a bad LCD. You have the inverter to go with it?
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No. It was sold without the inverter. I suppose that is my bad for purchasing a screen without the matching inverter.

The original screen is an AUO and this one is a phillips-LG. Not sure I'd that makes a difference...
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post #8 of 18
10/6/12 at 4:15am
Find out where that screen comes from (notebook models ..) and get an inverter first. Good luck

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post #9 of 18
10/6/12 at 2:19pm
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It happens to fit a Dell Inspirion 6400, so I ordered the inverter board for that. Guess I'll find out in a few days if that was the problem or not.
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post #10 of 18
10/6/12 at 2:21pm
okie dokie ...

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post #11 of 18
10/22/12 at 9:36am
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The inverter didn't solve the problem. Maybe the video card/driver couldn't handle the higher reduction. sad.gif Either way, the current resolution is annoyingly low. A new notebook may be in the near future...
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post #12 of 18
10/22/12 at 10:25am
I am going back to the possibility of a bad LCD replacement. Your video is able to handle higher resolution

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post #13 of 18
10/22/12 at 5:43pm
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I am going back to the possibility of a bad LCD replacement. Your video is able to handle higher resolution
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I want to believe that, but not sure if I want to make the investment in another screen only to have it not work. I wish I knew someone who can confirm a part# that works for sure with my setup.
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post #14 of 18
10/22/12 at 5:45pm
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I am going back to the possibility of a bad LCD replacement. Your video is able to handle higher resolution
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I have read in other forums that the built in Intel video will support the resolution I am going after.
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post #15 of 18
4/16/13 at 3:05am
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The notebook is well beyond warranty.
Maybe I will resume my search. I wonder what the possibility of a touchscreen upgrade....
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post #16 of 18
4/16/13 at 3:08am
unless there is a touchscreen made for that particular notebook model, I doubt that you can just buy and plug. Drivers, power etc ...

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post #17 of 18
4/16/13 at 3:19am
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smile.gif the touchscreen was more of a nice thought than an realistic option. Still, I would like to up the resolution on this thing.
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post #18 of 18
4/16/13 at 3:21am
higher resolution is a good possibility. Got the part number of your current LCD?

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