Is it possible to switch display panels in a laptop to achieve a higher native resolution?

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If the LCD display doesn't have a 1920x1080 resolution than you can not natively put that as your resolution because the pixels aren't there but if i does support 1080p than go to desktop->right click on any space->click personalize display and it should be there, but if not you can try buying a 1080p panel that is supported by your laptop and install it your self or get a pro to do it

 

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A screen change would indeed change your native resolution, not the motherboard, but I would advise against it, as it will only strain your CPU/GPU more than you need to, on laptops 1920x1080 is hardly ever necessary, especially if it isn't a very large screen to begin with.

 

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Jake Thorn :

A screen change would indeed change your native resolution, not the motherboard, but I would advise against it, as it will only strain your CPU/GPU more than you need to, on laptops 1920x1080 is hardly ever necessary, especially if it isn't a very large screen to begin with.

This is a gigantic machine. It has a 17.3" display, as well as HD4000 + nVidia GeForce GT650M using Optimus, stress on video hardware isn't a concern, I'd just love to have a 1080 resolution display. Are you saying I can take the 1080p 17.3" display from the newer 771G model and replace mine with it and achieve the 1080?

 

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If the 1080p panel fits and is supported

 

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Switching panels is easy, I'm just trying to make sure that I don't pay out for a product that won't work or gain me the ability to go higher. My main question really then, was if the GPU reads the display info (EDID?), like a display hooked to the HDMI port, from the panel itself, or from something on the mainboard.

 

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Like an external display?

 

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Joseph99 :

Like an external display?

The idea of it yeah, that when you hook your laptop or desktop to a display, it can read the max and/or native resolutions and handle it appropriately. I'm wondering if that's handled on the board or negotiated through the interface between the board and the display itself.

 

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It should because if you want that to be supported through the GPU you can or you can let it be supported through the integrated GPU , this can be done in the BIOS but from what your saying I think you can just plug in the 1080 monitor Via HDMI and there shouldn't be a problem

 

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Joseph99 :

...you can just plug in the 1080 monitor Via HDMI and there shouldn't be a problem

I'm referring to the laptop's built-in panel, not an external. If you are also, I apologize for the confusion. I'm trying to figure out how the GPU handles output on the built-in panel, and how similar it is to an external display, and as a consequence, how it will handle a display panel switch.

 

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So are you saying you basically want to display your internal display to a higher quality panel?

 

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Unless the panel is made for that exact model laptop there is no way to tell if it will even plug into the motherboard. Not every laptop uses the same connector/pinout on the ribbon cable that plugs the laptop into the motherboard. Unless that panel is certified to work with your model I would not try it. Your best bet as said would be to plug your laptop into a external 1080p monitor.

 

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Ya Bryon is right just plug it into an external monitor

 

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bryonhowley :

Unless the panel is made for that exact model laptop there is no way to tell if it will even plug into the motherboard. Not every laptop uses the same connector/pinout on the ribbon cable that plugs the laptop into the motherboard. Unless that panel is certified to work with your model I would not try it. Your best bet as said would be to plug your laptop into a external 1080p monitor.

The reason for buying a laptop would then be killed. I got one for portability, I was just looking for a way to raise my native resolution. How about a hypothetical here... if the newer model which has a 1080p display has the same motherboard model, would a new display trigger a different native resolution?

 

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OK. Specs... Maybe this will help...

My model with a 1600x900 (V3-771G-9809):
http/www.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-v3-771g/4507-3121_7-35540893.html

Same series with 1080p display (V3-771G-9823):
http/notebookplanet.blogspot.com/2013/04/acer-aspire-v3-771g-9823-specs.html

Can the display be switched?

 

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1slickvdc :

OK. Specs... Maybe this will help...

My model with a 1600x900 (V3-771G-9809):
http/www.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-v3-771g/4507-3121_7-35540893.html

Same series with 1080p display (V3-771G-9823):
http/notebookplanet.blogspot.com/2013/04/acer-aspire-v3-771g-9823-specs.html

Can the display be switched?

I personally would say yes...being different models of essentially the same laptop, I doubt that there is anything different other than the LCD panel.
Don't take my word for it, but that's probably the case-

I'm not liable if you break the ribbon cable on the panel though...

 

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1slickvdc :

OK. Specs... Maybe this will help...

My model with a 1600x900 (V3-771G-9809):
http/www.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-v3-771g/4507-3121_7-35540893.html

Same series with 1080p display (V3-771G-9823):
http/notebookplanet.blogspot.com/2013/04/acer-aspire-v3-771g-9823-specs.html

Can the display be switched?

I personally would say yes...being different models of essentially the same laptop, I doubt that there is anything different other than the LCD panel.
Don't take my word for it, but that's probably the case-

I'm not liable if you break the ribbon cable on the panel though...

Whoa. I actually stumbled across something here... a site that sells replacement displays. I typed in my model, and lo and behold, there is a 1920x1080 display listed for my model.
https/www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Acer/ASPIRE~V3-771G-9809/
Knowing that now, is it almost a certainty that I could purchase that panel and have it work? Sorry if I'm getting a little annoying.

 

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1slickvdc :

1slickvdc :

OK. Specs... Maybe this will help...

My model with a 1600x900 (V3-771G-9809):
http/www.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-v3-771g/4507-3121_7-35540893.html

Same series with 1080p display (V3-771G-9823):
http/notebookplanet.blogspot.com/2013/04/acer-aspire-v3-771g-9823-specs.html

Can the display be switched?

I personally would say yes...being different models of essentially the same laptop, I doubt that there is anything different other than the LCD panel.
Don't take my word for it, but that's probably the case-

I'm not liable if you break the ribbon cable on the panel though...

Whoa. I actually stumbled across something here... a site that sells replacement displays. I typed in my model, and lo and behold, there is a 1920x1080 display listed for my model.
https/www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Acer/ASPIRE~V3-771G-9809/
Knowing that now, is it almost a certainty that I could purchase that panel and have it work? Sorry if I'm getting a little annoying.

That all looks fine and dandy if you ask me-

 

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1slickvdc :

1slickvdc :

OK. Specs... Maybe this will help...

My model with a 1600x900 (V3-771G-9809):
http/www.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-v3-771g/4507-3121_7-35540893.html

Same series with 1080p display (V3-771G-9823):
http/notebookplanet.blogspot.com/2013/04/acer-aspire-v3-771g-9823-specs.html

Can the display be switched?

I personally would say yes...being different models of essentially the same laptop, I doubt that there is anything different other than the LCD panel.
Don't take my word for it, but that's probably the case-

I'm not liable if you break the ribbon cable on the panel though...

Whoa. I actually stumbled across something here... a site that sells replacement displays. I typed in my model, and lo and behold, there is a 1920x1080 display listed for my model.
https/www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Acer/ASPIRE~V3-771G-9809/
Knowing that now, is it almost a certainty that I could purchase that panel and have it work? Sorry if I'm getting a little annoying.

That all looks fine and dandy if you ask me-

Excellent! I'll order one when I get the money. It's just too big of a display to not have a 1080 panel. Thanks a bunch, as well as for tolerating me.

 

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1slickvdc :

1slickvdc :

1slickvdc :

OK. Specs... Maybe this will help...

My model with a 1600x900 (V3-771G-9809):
http/www.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-v3-771g/4507-3121_7-35540893.html

Same series with 1080p display (V3-771G-9823):
http/notebookplanet.blogspot.com/2013/04/acer-aspire-v3-771g-9823-specs.html

Can the display be switched?

I personally would say yes...being different models of essentially the same laptop, I doubt that there is anything different other than the LCD panel.
Don't take my word for it, but that's probably the case-

I'm not liable if you break the ribbon cable on the panel though...

Whoa. I actually stumbled across something here... a site that sells replacement displays. I typed in my model, and lo and behold, there is a 1920x1080 display listed for my model.
https/www.laptopscreen.com/English/model/Acer/ASPIRE~V3-771G-9809/
Knowing that now, is it almost a certainty that I could purchase that panel and have it work? Sorry if I'm getting a little annoying.

That all looks fine and dandy if you ask me-

Excellent! I'll order one when I get the money. It's just too big of a display to not have a 1080 panel. Thanks a bunch, as well as for tolerating me.

Hi, did you have any luck replacing your old LCD with one with a higher resolution? I have the exact same notebook as you and my 2 year old just cracked the LCD. I am also thinking about upgrading it to 1920X1080 while I shop for a new one. Just wondering how it went for you. Thanks.

 

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