Display upgrade

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Hi,

I inherited a HP elitebook 840 G1 and I got some upgrades planned (RAM and SSD). The display is currently 1366 X 768 which is ok, but I really wanted the FHD display.

What parts would I need to upgrade the display? Is it a case of a new screen or are there new display chips that are required.

I've heard the a new cable is required?

Thank you

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No the same display cable is used for the HD and FHD display so you can just open up the display housing and swap in this panel or equivalent:

FHD, SVA (1920×1080) 300 nits 737659-001

Service Manual

Start on p. 66 for how to. 

This says you need a new cable but not so. There is no FHD cable to buy or it would be in the manual:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-HP-737659-001-LP140WF1-SP-K1-LCD-Screen-LED-for-Laptop-14-0-Full-HD/282...

Post back with any questions but please Accept as Solution if this is your Answer

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Sweet, nice one.

I shall be ordering one soon!

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Having a look around, the FHD might be an exact fit,

but will it be supported by the motherboard???

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Yes FHD and HD screens are installed on models using the same motherboards and all use the same cable so logically you can simply swap in the FHD screen. I do take all that into consideration as I have actually done a few of these upgrades and had a few not work (not this model) so I am sensitive to the possible pitfalls. 

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Upgrades to this particular model?

I know physically it is ok, i am very worried about the cable and motherboard.

This is the display I want to put in:

14.0-in LED, FHD, AG, SVA (1920×1080), 300 nits 737659-001

to replace:

14.0-in LED, HD, AntiGlare (AG), SVA (1366×768), 200 nits 737657-001

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This is not a casual thing. If you are worried about it don't take my advice take it to a computer shop and see what kind of advice they give you. I learned long ago any professional advice is worth no more than you pay for it. Pretty sure I know what I am talking about but I am not going to be responsible if it goes wrong. 

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I appreciate your comments.

I had a live chat with HP and they said its a straight swap.  Wanted a second opinion to make sure.  dont really want to waste my time opening and closing the laptop.

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Good to hear someone agrees with me

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So i got the 1920x1800 FHD panel and it was a straight swap (pretty easy too) and works perfectly!

Top draw, thanks for the help