T61p display

[eduard78]

The display of my T61p has a big crack in one corner and I would like to replace it.

My T61p is model 64578LU which means that the display is a  15.4" TFT 1680 x 1050 resolution ( WSXGA+ ).

I know that there are other T61p models which come with a display of higher resolution (15.4" TFT with 1920x1200 (WUXGA)) with the same graphics card.

Would it be possible for me to purchase the higher resolution screen as a replacement and use it in my T61p model? Or are there any connection (cable) issues that would prevent the higher-res screen from working?

Thanks for any feedback!

Cheers

[richk]

You can change just the panel. Everything else stays the same.

[eduard78]

Thanks, I will replace the panel.

But is it possible to "upgrade" the panel to the one of higher resolution?

[richk · Accepted solution]

Yes. WUXGA (1920X1600) uses the same cable, inverter, etc. as your existing screen (WSXGA+).

[eduard78]

Thanks, I'll give it a shot.

[eduard78]

Just as an update: The upgrade to the higher-res panel worked but we had to fiddle a bit as the size was a milimeter or so off.