Whenever you need to replace a laptop monitor, does it need to be the same brand or just the same measurement?
I recently came into possession of an acer aspire 3680 laptop. It looks like it needs a little work to get it running again. The worst looking part is the LCD. It's a 14.1 in glossy screen, but it has been destroyed.
So out of curiosity, do I need the exact same screen or can it just be the same dimensions (ie: any 14.1 screen)?
I have a degree in network engineering and administration, but I've never worked on a laptop before... but a friend of mine (same degree and experience) said it wasnt too bad...
The LCD panel on that model is easy to replace if you're at all tech savvy. Here is a link to a company I recommend for buying the replacement screen at a good price:
http://www.machinaelectronics.com/store/buypart/Acer_Aspire_3680_2022/LP141WX3
Basically you only need to worry about the size, 14.1", and the resolution, which is WXGA. There are other details about laptop LCDs that aren't pertinent here. You can replace the broken screen with glossy or matte, whichever you prefer.
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