Choosing an LCD Screen Replacement For Your Laptop
Laptop uses vary depending on the user; research, processing of data, creating software or simply for watching movies. A laptop with a cracked screen, however, is almost as useful as a broom with a broken handle. While it is still used to some extent, you will have to struggle to do basic things such as view documents. In fact, a computer with a broken screen may not power at all. It is, therefore, necessary to get a good LCD screen replacement that translates to a good user experience.
What are the different types of Lenovo LCD screens available?
LCD laptop screens are of different types, and they are classified according to different factors that include:
- LCD display mode - The mode will influence the response speed of the screen. Different modes include twisted nematics, super-twisted nematics, and thin film transistors. Lenovo Thinkpad uses the twisted nematics, which is the most common form of LCD display mode and has the fastest response.
- Backlight - There are three types; LED, CCFL, and EL. Most recent laptop models especially those from Lenovo like the Lenovo Thinkpad use LED.
- Polarizers - There are three different types of polarizers for Lenovo LCD screens. These are the transmissive, reflective, and transflective displays. The Thinkpad uses the transmissive display.
What features should I look out for when purchasing an LCD screen for Lenovo?
When buying a screen replacement for your Lenovo Thinkpad, the features to look out for include:
- Screen size - It is not given that all laptops from a certain brand have the same size of screens. Laptops from Lenovo have various sizes for their display. For instance, Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga may have the same screen size with Lenovo Edge but may differ with those of the Ultrabook or the HD Matte. Make sure that you find out the size (measured diagonally), of the original screen of your Lenovo computer and use the same exact measurements to get the LCD screen replacement.
- Screen resolution - It is important to note that the screen resolution of LCD screens may be different for the same Lenovo models. The Thinkpad screen may need to be replaced with a screen that displays a different resolution from the IBM-Lenovo. Find the screen resolution from the original screen before buying a replacement to avoid malfunctions with some of the laptop software parts and functions, such as touch screen sensor.
- Backlight - When purchasing a replacement for your laptop screen, be sure that it uses the right backlight. As mentioned earlier, most laptops from Lenovo such as the Thinkpad, uses LED. If you use a different one you risk interfering with functions such as the touchscreen on your Lenovo computer.
- Authenticity - It is advisable to buy your Lenovo Thinkpad laptop screen replacement and other laptop parts from an original equipment manufacturer. This will guarantee quality and keep you away from shady merchants that have been associated with cases of sale of counterfeit and low-quality parts.
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