laptop screen replacement

[fqn28734yy]

So I noticed many Alienware 17 R4s (with a gtx 1070) on ebay for a decent price but they are all 1080p, and the 4k ones cost way too much. Is there any way to buy a 4k 60 hz 17.3 inch screen for a cheaper price (preferably ~$250 US, (335 cad) ) and replace it with the current? I saw a few on ebay but I don't know if there has to be a certain compatability - like thiness, which other places will list in the details

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

You'll have to find a part that is explicitly noted to be compatible with the laptop. Manufactures have different panels for different applications. A 14" panel on an ultra-book might not necessarily work on a 14" regular sized laptop of the same generation. Different manufactures could also use their own style of connector for the display. You might be able to find compatible third party displays.

[Mira Yurizaki]

There is this site: https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/. It should at least get you started on finding what screen you can use.

[Pendragon]

3 hours ago, CadetSparklez said:

So I noticed many Alienware 17 R4s (with a gtx 1070) on ebay for a decent price but they are all 1080p, and the 4k ones cost way too much. Is there any way to buy a 4k 60 hz 17.3 inch screen for a cheaper price (preferably ~$250 US, (335 cad) ) and replace it with the current? I saw a few on ebay but I don't know if there has to be a certain compatability - like thiness, which other places will list in the details

 

 

Hi. 

 

Then grab this panel: http://www.panelook.com/B173ZAN01.0_AUO_17.3_LCM_parameter_25358.html

And replace it yourself. That panel is currently the best 17in panel in the world hands down with the best color accuracy. 

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/swapped-ugly-qhd-to-an-awesome-uhd-display-alienware-r4-tutorial.800153/

^ this guy replaced the screen for his AW17R4. 

 

You're welcome. You may or may not need a new cable for that. The cable is really shit anyway but let me double check. @Galm @edit1754 I forgot whether you need the 40pin or 30pin cable for the AUO 4k screen and whether the 1080p config comes with the 30pin or 40pin. 

[Galm]

22 minutes ago, Pendragon said:

Hi. 

 

Then grab this panel: http://www.panelook.com/B173ZAN01.0_AUO_17.3_LCM_parameter_25358.html

And replace it yourself. That panel is currently the best 17in panel in the world hands down with the best color accuracy. 

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/swapped-ugly-qhd-to-an-awesome-uhd-display-alienware-r4-tutorial.800153/

^ this guy replaced the screen for his AW17R4. 

 

You're welcome. You may or may not need a new cable for that. The cable is really shit anyway but let me double check. @Galm @edit1754 I forgot whether you need the 40pin or 30pin cable for the AUO 4k screen and whether the 1080p config comes with the 30pin or 40pin. 

Mm I wanna say it may only come with the 30 pin and you need 40 but I'm not positive sorry.

[fqn28734yy]

kthxbye

[fqn28734yy]

rly thx tho this is gr8 m8 8/8

 

 

 

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