[ltp] Thinkpad 770 hardware (screen) question.

[Paul Timmins]

I replaced the 256 color DSTN screen on a IBM 560 (10U) and swapped it
with the TFT screen from a 20U and it worked flawlessly.
Your mileage may vary.
-Paul

On Wed, 2003-01-22 at 09:14, Charles E Taylor IV wrote:
> I have a 770X (14.1" display) with a dead backlight.  Whether it's the
> inverter or the backlight that's toasted, I don't know (how can I tell?). 
> It's not a loose cable, though. :)
> 
> My question is this:  Can I buy a junk 770 (say one of the P233 models)
> and replace my 770X's top with the good top/screen assembly?  I figure
> from looking at the IBM service guide that I'd have no trouble with the
> 14.1" screens/tops interchanging - but can I get a (cheaper) 770
> with a 13.3" screen and do the swap?  I don't care about the larger
> screen, as it's the same resolution (1024x768) as the smaller one.  I just
> want to get a usable machine again without spending a lot of money. 
> Anyone with experience in this area?
> 
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