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x1000/zt3000/nx7000 - General => Upgrades and Accessories => Topic started by: excogitation on August 10, 2006, 11:26:20 AM

Title: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: excogitation on August 10, 2006, 11:26:20 AM
I want to buy a LCD from a X1000, NX7000 or ZT3200 for
my zt3280us, to get one with a higher resolution than 1280x800.

Is it that simple or what else do I have to replace?
Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: kf_man on August 10, 2006, 07:33:25 PM
It's not that simple, at the very least you need the new screen and a new harness to connect it.  I seem to remember it being more complicated then that though.  I know that the connection to the WXGA screen was different than the WSXGA+ and higher.  Hopefully someone else around here has a little bit more info for you.
Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: Mozart_X on August 10, 2006, 09:26:28 PM
Are you able to get a replacement LCD at a reasonable price?
Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: er_nordico on March 27, 2007, 08:11:07 AM
Hi, would anyone have a clue to find cross matches for lcd screens (need wsxga one and wish not use the compaq sparepart number...)
thanx
Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: kf_man on March 28, 2007, 06:43:57 AM
The big thing to remember is that the upgraded LCD screen requires other upgraded components.  Although I never did it myself, I remember others saying that the interface cable was different between the WXGA and WSXGA+ screens.  Possibly other different parts are required (backlight transformer?).  At this point, it's probably not cost-effective to attempt a screen upgrade on this notebook since the resources for researching and purchasing a new screen are just not there anymore.
Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: mclark2112 on July 03, 2007, 07:41:12 PM
I just bought a 1920x1200 LCD off ebay. It was listed as for a X1000 or Dell, they are all about the same. It had the cable attached and it fit in the machine perfectly. Works like a charm. Video card recognized it automatically. Just search for WUXGA 15.4 or WSXGA+ on ebay. Oh yeah, got it for $150...
Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: ZT3000 on August 18, 2007, 02:37:06 PM
Replacing an LCD usually means replacing the companion inverter (usually attached under the LCD itself).
Reason is, the inverter supplies a particular voltage and amperage to the screen, not to mention the compatible wiring.

A good place for instructions on repairing your own LCD, with instructional pictures is:
http://www.lcdparts.net/

Enjoy.

Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: bwbuy on August 22, 2007, 01:56:55 PM
I was fortunate to find a complete ZT3000 1920x1200 lid & LCD on eBay for $200.  A bit expensive, but it was the entire lid, not just the LCD.  So it included the inverter and it was a simple replacement. It looks great, detail is amazing,  but it sure has tiny fonts. Thanks goodness I have good computer glasses.

Funny how the lid change instantly converted my Compaq x1000 to an HP zt3000, at least based on the logo.

Cheers,

-BWBuy
Title: Re: Replacing/Upgrading the LCD
Post by: mikebetz42 on October 03, 2008, 11:12:15 PM
Quote from: ZT3000 on August 18, 2007, 02:37:06 PM
Replacing an LCD usually means replacing the companion inverter (usually attached under the LCD itself).
Reason is, the inverter supplies a particular voltage and amperage to the screen, not to mention the compatible wiring.

I upgraded today from a wxga to a wuxga..... you will need a new cable from the LCD to the video card and the wuxga LCD........  The xuxga cable has more connections to the LCD.

Thats it!

-Mike
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