[ltp] Replacement LCDs (for 770X)?

[Willard Fullam III]

That sounds about right; at least that is what I remember when I was 
last working and we were doing service work on TPs.

IBM (USA at least) puts a ceiling on repair costs, if memory serves it 
was around $1100 US. No repair can be over that limit or it will not be 
repaired. The LCD panel is still one of the single most expensive 
pieces to replace and that is not an unusal price of around $900.

Most all of the information required to determine the parts needed is 
available from the IBM website. It may be possible to locate a parts 
dealer that has the panel for less (some refurbs) and the user provides 
the labor.

Be careful though, I remember when we (actually my laptop technician) 
had to place three orders to get the correct part. We had the right 
number but the parts suppliers did not. This was too common a problem, 
particular with refurbed parts.

My question would be is it worth the expense? Can you get a replacement 
for under a grand? I don't think I could get a similar replacement for 
my 770X for that, but if some has a recommendation let me know!


On Thursday 29 November 2001 07:02 pm, you wrote:
> +---------- On Nov 29, Harry Mangalam said:
> > Anyone know where to go and how much a new screen for a 770X is? Or
> > a used, intact 770X?
>
> As I recall, it cost me about $920 to have IBM replace the 13.7"
> 1280x1024 screen on my 770Z, after I dropped a screwdriver on it.
>

-- 
Willard E. Fullam III
wfullam@bellsouth.net


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