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Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 9:37 am
by d9e5v4
I have a CF-52GGNBX2B with the 1280x800 Anti-Glare screen. I love the notebook except for the screen. I'm having a hard time adjusting. Is it possible to buy a cf-52 1900x1200 lcd and swap it? This one doesn't have a dedicated gpu, does it matter? Thanks, Justin
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:19 am
by Shawn
No you cant swap them. The bios is locked to the original size. I already tried this. It wont even boot with the high res lcd.
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:25 am
by d9e5v4
Oh, that sucks. Glad I asked. Thanks alot.
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:09 pm
by safn1949
The 52A&B model have a 2.0ghz cpu and the high res screen if you can find one,it will be cheaper then the 2.4ghz model.
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:14 pm
by d9e5v4
Ok, I just bought an i5 version with a cracked screen, do I need a special one or will any wuxga cf-52 lcd work? The model is CF-52VAABY1M
Thanks, Justin
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:48 pm
by safn1949
Description: Windows 7 Professional, Intel Core i5‑3360M 2.80GHz, 15.4" WUXGA LCD, 500GB Shock‑mounted HDD (7200rpm), 4GB, ATI Discrete Graphics, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, DVD Super MULTI Drive, TPM 1.2, Toughbook Preferred
I bought a wuxga screen from a guy and it was beautiful,let me find that seller and give you a link.
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:53 pm
by safn1949
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 1:14 pm
by d9e5v4
Awesome, thanks! That was actually the first one I pulled up. How hard was it to install?
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 2:17 pm
by safn1949
d9e5v4 wrote:Awesome, thanks! That was actually the first one I pulled up. How hard was it to install?
Not bad but I have had a bunch of them apart,when you remove the speaker cover take a photo of the antenna wires on the left side so you remember where they go. The screen bezel is very fragile and the peel and stick screw covers are reusable if you are careful.
And you want to be as they cost $1.25 each ! Use a sharp pick to get under the edge and they will peel off. If you break the bezel it is about $14 but $35 shipping from Heartland. Yikes. That's why I buy a bunch at a time.
Re: Cf-52 Display Swap
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:13 pm
by d9e5v4
Alright thanks alot. I'm going to order a screen and give it a shot. With the screen i'll only have 375 into it (given I don't break anything) so it seems like a decent deal for everything.