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W540 screen replacement

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 7:57 am
by thinkreal
Hello:

Just bought a used W540 and would like to replcae the FHD TN screen with an FHD IPS screen. Anyone has experience where I can buy the replacement screen?

I managed to remove the screen panel and took a few photos; not sure if it helps but would appreciate if you can tell if this is a 30 or 40 pin connector:


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Thanks.

Re: W540 screen replacement

Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:02 pm
by jursky
I am not sure but I think Lenovo didn't make FHD IPS version for W540? If I'm not mistaken, there were two options: a) FHD TN panel and b) 3k IPS panel. So if I were you I'd be looking for genuine 3k IPS panel. Not only it will offer you bigger res but also much better gamut.

Edit: BTW you need 40 pin eDP LCD panels.

Re: W540 screen replacement

Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:32 pm
by thinkreal
So i have a little more information. This should be 30pin since 40pin supports 3k.

I found an IPS panel in https://www.laptopscreen.com/193591/ and that looks like it may work as a replacement for my current FHD TN panel screen - anyone has replace this before?

Re: W540 screen replacement

Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:39 pm
by moofish2842
I have a W541 with the fhd ips screen upgrade. I purchased it already done from u/estebanmargooski over on r/thinkpadsforsale. I have seen threads about it before, possibly search for them on r/thinkpad?

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