We’re putting together another custom ThinkPad order here. Today it is a T60p w/ QXGA LCD. That’s right, 2048 x 1536 on a 15″ screen. This requires programming the LCD’s EDID ROM. The customer also wanted a 500GB drive and a few other bells & whistles.
We now have solutions for laptops that used LTN160AT01 and LTN160AT02 16.” widescreen LCD panels.
Models Affected:
- Acer 6920, 6930
- HP G60, CQ60, DV6
- Toshiba A505, L305, A355
- ASUS X61S, X61G
- Samsung R610
- MSI 16787, VR630
Note: Not ALL of these machines use LTN160AT01. For example some G60s have 15.6” screens instead of 16”. (There are several different flavors of G60).
Problem:
There is a shortage in the market of LTN160AT01 & LTN160AT02 LCD panels.
Solution:
We have solutions for each model. The solution varies from model to model. The LCDs are available with our installation only. The A505 for example requires drilling and LCD bracket modification; it then ends up with a similar backlit screen. The G60 units get a cable modification and an upgraded LED screen.
Pricing:
Pricing varies! It can change daily. As of 4-20-2011:
- G60s, DV6 and other HPs getting the LED upgrade are currently $219 to fix. This covers both parts and labor.
- Toshiba laptops getting the compatible screen are currently $249 to repair.
- If someone really wanted an OEM LTN160AT01 or LTN160AT02 LCD, we can obtain them. Pricing and availability changes on this part daily. Today is $389 installed.
For more information please visit our LCD replacement page:
http://absoluteraleigh.com/lcd_replacement.html
We will soon have permanent solutions for HP and Toshiba laptops which use the (now in short supply) LTN160AT01 LCD Panel. This screen was put into a lot of 16″ laptops and then discontinued, such as certain HP G60 models. When you can find one they command $300 which is unreasonable.
Most of these laptops can now be repaired here for $200 or less.
We will follow up with the solutions here once a little more testing is complete and we have a steady supply of replacement screens being imported.
* THE SOLUTION IS NOW HERE:
http://absoluteraleigh.com/blog/ltn160at01-ltn160at02-lcd-solution-is-here/
