New LCD screen for Dell Inspiron E1405 - Page 2

SpeedDMN · 07-19-2007, 10:11 PM

The layout of the E1405 is odd. The CPU is actually easier to get to then one of the DIMMS (under the keyboard). It's accessible from the bottom, 2 screws, drop in the new chip, and your done. Not sure if that model even had an option for a real video card. It has that Intel shared memory crap. HL2 is a slide show on it for example lol. Like I said I love taking stuff apart. I'm much better at tactile applications then I am at mathematical ones.
Looks like your laptop specs are smokin'

I looked at some Dells when I was getting mine, but I was taken in by the HP displays especially the UltraBright that I have.

bajo · 07-20-2007, 12:20 AM

Yeah, actually, the full HD+ lcd 1920x1200 is the major feature for me, followed by the cpu and vidcard.. maybe I'll even go for Go 7950GTX

..we'll see.
And the new dx10 cards got nothing on the top dx9 ones, cept the dx10 itself..

SpeedDMN · 07-20-2007, 10:34 AM

Actually my HP laptop screen only has 1440 X 900 pixels. The cheaper stock screen was higher res then that (forget what it was) so I actually paid $175 more for less res, but there is a 75% increase in color gamut and you can really see it. My CRT desktop monitor looks dull in comparison for example. The screen I just installed in this thread (same as the old one) really looks like poo side by side. Funny I actually paid more for the upgrade on mine then the whole new screen on the Dell. I'm sure yours is much nicer.

**Gorganzola** · 07-20-2007, 06:57 PM

Something tells me you didn't get the truelife screen on the E1405.

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Originally Posted by SpeedDMN

Actually my HP laptop screen only has 1440 X 900 pixels. The cheaper stock screen was higher res then that (forget what it was) so I actually paid $175 more for less res, but there is a 75% increase in color gamut and you can really see it. My CRT desktop monitor looks dull in comparison for example. The screen I just installed in this thread (same as the old one) really looks like poo side by side. Funny I actually paid more for the upgrade on mine then the whole new screen on the Dell. I'm sure yours is much nicer.

SpeedDMN · 07-20-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorganzola

Something tells me you didn't get the truelife screen on the E1405.

Naw bargan basement just like the one it shipped with. It's basically an Ebay and email machine so I didn't think it was worth the expense. I don't think I have seen the truelife. I saw glossys available, but they were over $150 more.

**Gorganzola** · 07-20-2007, 10:47 PM

Ah ok, the TrueLife has a glossy screen that gives you the higher color definition that you see in the HP. It is quite nice to have. There is a cost differential as you saw. Worth it IMO if you need the higher color reproduction.

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Originally Posted by SpeedDMN

Naw bargan basement just like the one it shipped with. It's basically an Ebay and email machine so I didn't think it was worth the expense. I don't think I have seen the truelife. I saw glossys available, but they were over $150 more.

SpeedDMN · 07-20-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorganzola

Ah ok, the TrueLife has a glossy screen that gives you the higher color definition that you see in the HP. It is quite nice to have. There is a cost differential as you saw. Worth it IMO if you need the higher color reproduction.

Definitely worth it on my HP. Let me explain it at my mental level at present..It makes the colors real perdy' like

**Gorganzola** · 07-20-2007, 10:58 PM

hahaha.

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Originally Posted by SpeedDMN

Definitely worth it on my HP. Let me explain it at my mental level at present..It makes the colors real perdy' like

pcmanabc · 09-09-2007, 10:14 PM

Hey I am sorry to tell you maybe you need to get a new display.

pcmanabc · 09-09-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmanabc

Hey I am sorry to tell you maybe you need to get a new display.

Maybe to get a new laptop is a better choice if money permitting .

SpeedDMN · 09-09-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmanabc

Maybe to get a new laptop is a better choice if money permitting .

If you read the whole thread you will see that I did replace the display for much cheaper then a new computer. It was only $165 or so with shipping.

bajo · 09-10-2007, 01:56 AM

07-19-2007, 10:11 PM	#16
SpeedDMN Silicon Avatar Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 2,927	The layout of the E1405 is odd. The CPU is actually easier to get to then one of the DIMMS (under the keyboard). It's accessible from the bottom, 2 screws, drop in the new chip, and your done. Not sure if that model even had an option for a real video card. It has that Intel shared memory crap. HL2 is a slide show on it for example lol. Like I said I love taking stuff apart. I'm much better at tactile applications then I am at mathematical ones. Looks like your laptop specs are smokin' I looked at some Dells when I was getting mine, but I was taken in by the HP displays especially the UltraBright that I have. __________________
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07-20-2007, 12:20 AM	#17
bajo C1eaner Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: TX, USA Posts: 17,176	Yeah, actually, the full HD+ lcd 1920x1200 is the major feature for me, followed by the cpu and vidcard.. maybe I'll even go for Go 7950GTX ..we'll see. And the new dx10 cards got nothing on the top dx9 ones, cept the dx10 itself.. __________________ USA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." Duke (The Shootist) Gigabyte_AGP_LGA775, PentiumD960_dual core 3.6GHz, SapphireHD3850_AGP512MB_DDR2, WD RaptorX 150GB SATA_clearTop_16MB + Seagate 1TB SATA_32MB, CorsairDominator 2GB 8500_1066MHz, Dell 24" 2408WFP *AGP +DVIx2 +HDMI +DisplayPort +USB2x4, XPproSP3 Inspiron9400 17"uxga CentrinoC2duoT7600_2.39GHz_685MHz 4GB Micron6400@800_675_400MHz GeForceGo7900GSMobileForce_M6Enhanced_256MB 2x200GbSATA_7200rpm_16MBcache Vista hp, VistaP6001SP1
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07-20-2007, 10:34 AM	#18
SpeedDMN Silicon Avatar Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 2,927	Actually my HP laptop screen only has 1440 X 900 pixels. The cheaper stock screen was higher res then that (forget what it was) so I actually paid $175 more for less res, but there is a 75% increase in color gamut and you can really see it. My CRT desktop monitor looks dull in comparison for example. The screen I just installed in this thread (same as the old one) really looks like poo side by side. Funny I actually paid more for the upgrade on mine then the whole new screen on the Dell. I'm sure yours is much nicer. __________________
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09-10-2007, 01:56 AM	#27
bajo C1eaner Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: TX, USA Posts: 17,176	__________________ USA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." Duke (The Shootist) Gigabyte_AGP_LGA775, PentiumD960_dual core 3.6GHz, SapphireHD3850_AGP512MB_DDR2, WD RaptorX 150GB SATA_clearTop_16MB + Seagate 1TB SATA_32MB, CorsairDominator 2GB 8500_1066MHz, Dell 24" 2408WFP *AGP +DVIx2 +HDMI +DisplayPort +USB2x4, XPproSP3 Inspiron9400 17"uxga CentrinoC2duoT7600_2.39GHz_685MHz 4GB Micron6400@800_675_400MHz GeForceGo7900GSMobileForce_M6Enhanced_256MB 2x200GbSATA_7200rpm_16MBcache Vista hp, VistaP6001SP1
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