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09-05-2007, 12:08 PM
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Replacement LCD for notebook
Brand: Compaq PRESARIO V2000
Hard Drive Capacity: 80 GB Family: -- Screen Size: 17 inches Processor Type: AMD Turion 64 Operating System: Windows XP Home Processor Model: Primary Drive: CD-RW/DVD Combo Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz Condition: Used Memory (RAM): 512 MB Memory (RAM): 512 MB Hi I need a replacement LCD. Are there any do's and don'ts I should be concerened with? Also. My son needs/wants a notebook for college. Is this PRESARIO V2000 suitable for using in his classes? Thanks Mike
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09-12-2007, 12:38 AM
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Replacing an LCD is not for the faint of heart. If possible, you should try to get an entire LCD assembly, including the cable and hinges, so you can just undo a couple of screws to swap it. As for it being suitable for your son, a 17" is not great for taking back and forth to class -- it'll only be okay if it sits on his desk most of the time.
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Thanks. Which do you consider more suitable 14" or 12"? |
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09-12-2007, 09:43 AM
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What you need to do is check the specs for weight. You also need to check the battery life - and Intel Centrino excels here.
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09-12-2007, 10:57 AM
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I would agree on the size of the computer, ive been lugging a 17" Alienware around college and its not an easy task with books and all, but if you can deal with it; its fine. There are some light notebooks out there with a 17" screen, but you do sacrifice some table space.
As for the LCD replacement, as long as you are good with remembering where things go or making notes, or using zip lock bags..ect, its not a hard task to replace a screen. I have done it on a few notebooks, though difficult at first, even at times frustrating (they really like to hide screws on ya sometimes), its not downright impossible. And generally if you get stumped, you can find the answer somewhere on the net. |
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09-12-2007, 11:07 AM
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I personally have a 14". 15.4" is the largest I would go; 14" is a bit more portable, but the screen options on 15.4" laptops are generally better.
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