HD+ cable

[Vip3rGP]

Apologies for a post regarding my old setup (ProBook 6570B) but Im lost on which HD+ cable should I get as when I was browsing through the internet to find it, It seems that there are some legit and not so true kind of cable. I am planning to upgrade my ProBook screen to FHD but I'm lost on which should I get on both the cable and screen. if someone who has an idea or advice it is greatly appreciated. Provide links if possible for other future users reference. Cheers.

[banhien]

@Vip3rGP 

Its specs

           https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03370081

which does NOT say its ports. But from manual (page 😎 it has following ports for video out

• DisplayPort 1.2 (on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with discrete memory) or
• DisplayPort 1.1a (on computer models equipped with a graphics subsystem with UMA memory)
• VGA (Dsub 15 pin) supporting: 1920×1200 external resolution @75 Hz, hot plug and unplug and auto detection for correct output to wide-aspect vs. standard aspect video

Therefore you can use

• (a) Direct DP cable from DP port (computer) to DP port (on monitor) or DP to HDMI cable
• (b) Direct VGA cable from VGA port (computer) to VGA port (on monitor) - no middle man

You can use both ports at the same time (for 2 external monitors) and remember no middle man (ie adapter)

Regards.

[Vip3rGP]

@Banhien

Thanks for the reply.

My apologies as I was not clear on my post earlier. I am currently using an external monitor with my laptop as the internal monitor is starting to act up. I was asking if Im changing my laptop screen, Im upgrading it to 1600 x 900 3rd party screen replacement. But after reading a few turotials online it was highlighted that I also need to change my LCD cable connecting from the motherboad to the LCD screen. This is where Im stuck as I cant seem to find the correct part numbers for the HD+ cable and 1600x900 screen replacement (or 1920x1080 screen if there's one that exist).

My 6570b screen is flickering every now and then and some pink banding near the hinges. I love this laptop and I see I can put mor life into it if I can upgrade/change the screen. I would be willing to spend x aamount to change it but want to get the better display than maintaining it on 1366x768 screen resolution.

Thanks again for any future reply.