upgrading clevo lcd panel made in china

Dear fellow Clevo P650SG/NP8652 owner and future owner, I wanted to share my experience with upgrading the very disappointing 1080p LVDS display to the beautiful eDP Sharp 4k display, and yes it is possible! However it is not given to everyone to do, it is not an easy process, but if you are careful, skilled with fine soldering and care for gently taking apart and rebuild your brand new laptop, don’t mind losing warranty and get a bit of stressful time then it might be interesting for you.

I am based in China, the Clevo reseller here is named Terran Force, and their price are ridiculously high. Sager was a good choice although I knew that any return to US in case of problem with the laptop would be impossible, shipment is not a valid option, Chinese customs can hold your laptop in hostage asking to pay extra unrealistic fees.

Why call it an upgrade ? very confusing for customers, It leads to make us believe we can swap parts… well this is not Apple product, right ? we are all tech guys who know better and like upgrade freedom and Clevo is our good partner right ?

At this point I feel so cheated… my $3000 laptop , with ugly display.Cheated by Sager who never said that motherboards are not compatible and who could have shipped an eDP version instead with another default 1080p eDP display, and feel cheated by Clevo for not using eDP always which is used by CPUs since 2004 to try to save few bucks.

I feel disappointed by Clevo/Sager that 4k display comes with $400 overpriced price tag, when they indeed don’t even do any extra manual swap of the screen because it is done at assembly in factory, for that price I could change my old cellphone to a latest Xiaomi flagship phone or what not.

Sager did their job as reseller, they sell so many different laptop, how could they really pay attention to details, my experience with them was ok and very helpful they provided me the extra cable, and Clevo, well , I am glad they exist, giving us a good alternative for solid laptop solution, how can I not forgive this mistake compare to all the good things they do for me?

But we will see. DARCODER runs his on 5V but it looks like the panel"s ghosting, who knows if it was damaged during modding/testing or that is due to the overspec 5V on that pin it"s getting now

(January 4, 2015 update): We previously stated that the X8 utilizes the Clevo P375SM when it is in fact the P377SMA. The title now reflects this change.

The X8 utilizes a similar Clevo P377SMA chassis as the X7 with similar quality and features.. so why the different names? The X8 is marketed as one of Eurocom"s high-end mobile workstations whereas the X7 is geared towards the gaming crowd. Nonetheless, they both share very similar configuration options with only a few specific differences to cater to their respective audiences.

Though the X8 has not received any visual upgrades since last year"s X7, we still find the chassis to be more visually appealing than other Clevo barebones. However, this does mean that certain properties have yet to be improved, including the outer lid. For example, as large as the notebook may be, the center of the lid feels very thin. We refer to our Eurocom X7 review for a more detailed look and discussion on chassis quality.

Available display panels are limited to 1080p as 17.3-inch UHD and QHD displays are still hard to come by. Gamers looking for models beyond 1080p can check out some 15.6-inch options including theMSI GS60 or Gigabyte P35X. Nonetheless, Eurocom offers both matte and glossy options with 120 Hz refresh or 90 percent NTSC coverage depending on the display. While digital artists may be interested in better color accuracy, a 120 Hz display will reduce screen tears, improve onscreen motion, and reduce input lag, all of which are essential for serious gaming.

The CHI MEI N173HGE-L11 LVDS panel on our model exhibits clean text and pictures with no noticeable color abnormalities or significant backlight bleeding. This particular panel can also be found on a number of other high-end 17.3-inch notebooks as well, including the MS GT70, Fujitsu Lifebook NH751, and the Sony Vaio SVE1711X1EB. Our measured brightness of about250 nits across the display is a little less than what we had hoped as competing models tend to be closer to 300 nits or higher. Contrast is also merely average at about 450:1, so our equipped display offers nothing out of the ordinary.

Color space coverage is roughly 57.32 percent and 77.92 percent of AdobeRGB and sRGB, respectively. While certainly not fit for professional graphics work, our sRGB coverage is much higher than the typical ~60 percent found on most mainstream notebooks. A wide color gamut is inconsequential during the heat of battle for gamers and Eurocom does offer more accurate panels as mentioned above for those who need it. However, users will find that most gaming notebooks have similar color coverages as response times are a higher priority.

Viewing angles are stable as far as TNpanels go. Colors are consistent if viewing from the left or right or from above the display, but they quickly degrade if viewing from below the normal. This is thankfully not a significant limitation to usability for the sole user or if sharing the display with others nearby. However, users who will go for the glossy display option may find tighter viewing angles due to increased glare, especially when considering that the hinges will only extend up to 135 degrees.

On the GPU side, users can choose between Nvidia GeForce (both Kepler and Maxwell) and Quadro cards up to the GTX 980M and K5100M, respectively. The1038/5010 MHzcore/memory each plus GPU Boost. When idling and on the Power Saver profile, both cards will reduce to just 135/162 MHz to preserve power according to GPU-Z. Though the system lacks Optimus, users can switch SLI on or off via the Nvidia Control Panel. Note that this will require a system restart each time, which is in contrast to desktop SLI solutions.

The Windows Experience Index shows a verybalanced systemacross its major components; In other words, no one component scores significantly higher than the other. The hard disk score is a bit lower than the rest, so upgrading to RAID 0 solutions will benefit enthusiasts.

Even if users aren"t going all out on hardware options, it is considerably easier to recommendthe Eurocom X8 at more basic configuration levels. Itsuser-friendly expandability options give it very long legs compared to the more fixed models offered by other brands. This makes the X8 an ideal candidate for users who know they will be frequently upgrading and swapping components down the line. For those with no interest in RAID, SLI, or end-user upgrades, however, may be better off with lighter and more compact options like theGigabyte P35X V3for their gaming needs.

Schenker equips the P407 with an IPS panel with stable viewing angles, meaning that the display can be read from every position. The notebook could be used outdoors, but not in bright sunlight.

You could certainly physically swap the HD screen in your machine for a lovely IPS model such as this www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...14.0__33931.asp (Note we may send alternate parts of the same spec like LP156WF4/LP156WF6/N140HCE etc).

We can offer you a better option. LP156WF4/LP156WF6/N156HCE,B156HAN04.0 etc. These are IPS screens which offer a far superior colour representation that does not bleed or fade when viewed at different angles. You can pick one up here in GLOSSY www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...IZER__49483.asp or MATTE www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...IZER__49484.asp

You need to find a seller who actually has these, so don"t just buy by description or the seller may send a non IPS TN panel such as b140htn01.x as this is popular with LCD suppliers right now (Nov 2015).

By the way, these are all 30 pin screens above. I believe your original screen is 30 pin also in this model. If not you can get a new LCD cable from www.portables.co.uk. I forgot to mention that also, you may need to change the LCD cable if the current one won"t support that resolution but I think the pins are the same as the models I suggested above. I believe your original screen is N140BGE EA3 rev.C3 or compatible model.

The problem you have is the screen inside is now very old, the IPS panels we have, are thinner and have different mountings so won"t fit inside the lid of your machine. You can upgrade it to FULL HD, but this is still a TN Panel www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...CREEN__4529.asp

You"d have to give that a try on the basis of maybe having to return it. As for IPS as well, I don"t think so anymore, the panel style (40 PIN, LVDS, Thick screen) is now well out of production so models on offer are very limited now.

Since newer panels are thinner, that means more space inside, couldn"t i be able to adjust or make new mounts for newer screen. I have 3D printer at disposal and will have cnc router soon too. And yes i also have really strong professional glues.

It"s not a job I would want to do to be honest, but even if you could mount it somehow, you still have the issue of the connector. Your screen uses a 40 pin LVDS connector and cable, manufacturing stopped on those some years ago. Newer panels, the 17.3 we stock with IPS have a 30 PIN EDP connector. So you still need a new cable, which I think you are unlikely to find. Whilst the connector on the screen end is standardized the connector on the laptop motherboard is specific to the laptop. So you need one specially made I guess.

I have an HP Envy 4-1043cl with upgraded internals (ssd, new wifi card, 8gb ram) but the display sucks, being stuck at 1366x768. It is a WXGA 14inch (12"x7.4") with 40pin connector, and I was wondering if upgrading to FHD was possible.

This machine is too old i"m afraid. It has a 40 PIN LVDS sceeen, we only have FULL HD options now in 30 PIN EDP. 40 pin production has stopped. The best option I have for you is 1600x900, however your LCD cable (LVDS cable) must support the resolution for it to work. I would not know if it does, you would have to try the upgrade with an open mind on it maybe or maybe not working for you. www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...14.0__32732.asp

I have Dell Inspiron 7720. my panel is broken so i am wondering can I get something with IPS to replace it. I know there are some nice alternatives with IPS and 30pin EDP but mounting on IPS a little bit different so i have to deal with it somehow. Could you give me some advice please?

I have an HP EliteBook 820 G1 with a TN 1366x768 panel and want to upgrade to an IPS screen. I know the screen has a 30-pin eDP connector and that a IPS panel does exist and used on some variants of this model (an LGD0404).

Or it may just work, but you"d have to experiment there as there is no way for us to tell before you try if the cable you currently have will work with that panel I suggested.

This machine is too old i"m afraid. Production of 40 PIN LVDS screens stopped some years ago now, we have nothing in IPS for this machine we can supply. The IPS screens being produced in 15.6 inches such as the B156HAN02.1 are 30 PIN EDP screens and also have totally different brackets and fixings. Upgrading to FULL HD *might* be doable, however this also could fail if the LCD cable you have does not support 2 channels.

Having read that if you feel you can separate the digitizer from the LCD panel without breaking it, this LCD would do FHD www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...-15.6__7009.asp

I bought an HP Pavilion 15-AB219TX which I guess has a TN panel with 1366x768 resolution and I desperately want to upgrade to a FHD 1920x1080 IPS display. Is it feasible/possible?

You certainly can! The IPS and TN panels are totally interchangeable and the price difference is small - so we always send IPS as standard for these machines. You can pick up the lovely IPS model right here www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...EEN__188287.asp

Same applies to you as all the above, if the cable supports it you could use www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...IZER__49484.asp (MATTE) or www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...5.6__158134.asp (GLOSSY)

Well this is tricky, its a bit old now. There"s not much option left for 40 PIN IPS and LVDS which is what you need. We have nothing in stock. You could try to find LP156WF4 SLB1. ( www.panelook.com/...y_15.6_LCM_overview_16978.html ) But you need this exact model not a compatible screen which is what you will likely be sent now. So you need to do some research and a bit of chatting to suppliers. I doubt you will find it in the UK.

Hello! I have a sony vaio vpce b1s1e/bj, and i would like to upgrade the lcd monitor. Preferably to an IPS display. Can you recommend me a compatible screen? (if there is one). Thanks a lot in advance.

This one is too old to do anything with. It"s a relic of a CCFL screen, technology that started to phase out 10 years ago now. It has some wires coming out of it and is powered by a transformer called an Inverter which sits under the screen. Here"s some info www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...REEN__23512.asp

I"m curious if you have some FHD IPS aftermarket panel for my HP ProBook 430 G3, it has terrible 1366x768 TN panel. I researched a bit and it turna out it has 30 pin edp connector.

Same deal again for you as everybody else here. Your laptop was manufactured with 1366x768 resolution here is the full specs www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...EEN__158287.asp

This panel would be a tremendous upgrade www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...IZER__31732.asp however, whether it works or not depends if your screen cable which we do not supply, is a 2 channel EDP (2 lane) cable or not.

I recently bought an asus gl553vd with a TN full hd panel. Its panel is Boe nt156fhm-n41. It"s a mediocre panel and I had trouble using it. Can I change it with Boe nv156fhm-n43 ips full hd or any other better screen. Nv156 is used in a different model of gl553vd. Even though I wanted to buy the ips model I made a mistake and can"t return the product now. The ips model is gl553vd es-71 while the other one is gl553vd dmt-030t.

We understand you. The stock BOE panel isn"t great it uses TN technology. As there is no compatibility difference between TN and IPS panels, we always offer the IPS option as standard. If you look here www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...EEN__188755.asp you will see we are sending an IPS screen which is far superior to the stock BOE unit.

Too old this one I am afraid. It"s almost impossible to find the stock HD panel now, these are well out of production. There is no FHD panel for this machine.

Hi There, the stock screen in this machine which you can see here www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...ZER__103879.asp is quite fat compared to newer panels and has a 40 pin not 30 pin connector as the newer panels have.

There"s nothing in circulation anymore that you could use I am afraid, this panel is too old to do anything with. The newer IPS screens have different connectors and are thinner with different mountings.

You will see people on the shopping channel at google, all advertising that model. Including us, but we"re sending a non-ips contemptible screen such as B156HTN02.0 ( www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...15.6__33932.asp ) and N156HGE-LG1 ( www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...15.6__60630.asp ) and N156HGE-LB1 ( www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...15.6__33506.asp )

I don’t know of any 1366x768 IPS panel you could use, we’ve never stocked one in that configuration anyhow, with the same fixings and size as your original.

Sorry this is a budget screen that"s a decade old now.There is nothing you can do with it in regards to IPS. There is a FULL HD panel that will fit but that depends on your LVDS cable supporting 2 channels.

Hi. I have a Lenovo Ideapad 100 14-IBY.It rocking an Intel 5200u processor with Intel HD 5500 IGP and Nvidia Geforce 920m 1GB. It has a 1366×768 TN panel. I"m not really satisfied with it so I went to search for compatible screens that have the same connector and are IPS. So far, I chose an 1920×1080 IPS panel for a Lenovo Ideapad 300. I wonder if the IPS panel is compatible with my laptop. If necessary, do I have to buy a new 2 channel cable or just use the old one. If my cable is only one channel, what would happen? Will there be no display or it will only display at 1366×768 resolution?

This machine as far as I know never came with a full hd option so it is unlikely it sports a 2 lane edp cable. Upgrading may not work the new screen may display incorrectly or light up white. You can try if you wish to install this www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...14.0__36322.asp but I cannot tell you if it will work

I don"t know if your current cable will support it, you would have to experiment. Here is the ips screen for your model www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...EEN__140899.asp

Hi, I was thinking about upgrading my HP Pavilion 15-n023sm to an IPS screen. I"m having trouble finding full specs for the screen, what I know is that it"s a 1366x768 15.6" LED backlit with 40pin connector bottom right... the rest is unknown, especially the cable type... thanx for any info you might have!

You may need to change the cable if it isn"t a 2-lane eDP cable. You can pick up a FHD screen here (IPS MATTE) www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...REEN__40097.asp

For example you could straight swap the screen from the ASUS X550ZA as this has a 40 pin connector and the same fixings as yours. www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...ZER__146442.asp

Hi, I just bought this notebook Acer Aspire A315-51-30LC but the only sore note and HD screen and resolution of 1366 x 768, I would like to change it with a full HD ips panel or with the best hd ips screen, you would know would you please kindly point me a good screen compatible with my notebook?

Hey my laptop is Acer aspire 5 A515-51G with i5 8200u it has a 720p TN panel but the other models of the same specifications supports a full hd IPS panel, so what do you recommend whether or not go for an upgrade.

Hi I have a Acer aspire E1 431 and would like to upgrade to fhd the model number is B140XW01 v8. There are 2k panels in 40 pin that might work any advice would be very much appreciated

There is pretty much nothing you can do with this, it has an ancient (and very large) 40 PIN LVDS screen fitted. The very best you could try would be B140RW03, at just 1600x900 and still a crappy TN panel. The chances of it working are slim as you probably don"t have a 2-lane LVDS cable in the machine. If you wanted to do something crazy for 2018, then you could pick this model up and give it a go. But you"d have to understand that it might not work and you"d have to send it back for refund. www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...14.0__26687.asp

It"s too old to take an IPS screen, but you could try FULL HD but of course it depends if ASUS have fitted a 2-lane LVDS cable in your machine or not. www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...CREEN__4166.asp

Time for a Christmas present to yourself? If you want to buy a new machine give us a shout and we will tell you if it"s got replacement LCD options. A non IPS could be also upgraded on some new models. Stay away from Touch Screens, when they break - you can"t find the parts and the manufacturer definitely won"t help out (as they do)

Hi, I have more information about the Acer Aspire 3 A315-51-39N0, which mounts a 15.6 1366x768 panel, controlling the screen it mounts a panel with INNOLUX N156BGA-EA2 code with 30 pin eDP (1 Lane) cable, if could you tell me which is the best ips compatible and available screen and if you can tell me a secure site where to buy the panel in question. Thank you

hello nick, honestly I wanted to avoid replacing the cable because I do not have much practicality in disassembling, another solution to get a good screen at least trying to keep the resolution 1366x768 you can find it? the panel in question I could find it, but I"m not sure of the absolute compatibility www.panelook.com/...y_15.6_LCM_overview_19198.html

Provided you have a 2-Channel eDP cable fitted, you can use the stock screen www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...EEN__228070.asp or upgrade to an IPS screen www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...5.6__158134.asp

1) The original screen is so old, we haven"t been able to find them for a few years now. They are like 10 years old these panels. Last batch we had 2 yrs ago was 2nd hand with dead pixels and we had to pull them from sale.

Looks like your laptop may already have a 2-lane cable. You can check this by inspecting the cable. Where it connects to the LCD screen, there will be a sticker close to the connector, it has the part code on it. I don"t know what they mean but google may be your friend =)

Once you confirm you are eligabe to upgrade you can use this screen in MATTE www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...5.6__169254.asp or this one in GLOSSY www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/.../...5.6__158134.asp

I am trying to upgrade the panel on my helios 300 17.3 inch (PH317-51) to a 120hz monitor. The current panel in the helios is a N173HCE-E31 (www.panelook.com/...x_17.3_LCM_overview_25821.html) and the one I am looking at is a N173HCE-G32. (www.panelook.com/...x_17.3_LCM_overview_30985.html)

Hi I"ve just bought a Dell 5570 15.6 which is nice and fast with ssd and 8th gen processor but let down by screen. It"s 1080p and anti glare but really full and washed out. Do you have a good IPS panel that would improve things?