Replacement screen for my HP 15 Laptop

[Ryan83]

Hi, 

I was wondering if I could get some help purchasing a replacement screen for my laptop.

It's currently HD and I would like to upgrade  it to 1080p. From what I understand, I'll need a cable (not sure what you call it) that connects the motherboard to the screen. I believe LED LCD's are better ?

I live in Australia, hope that doesn't complicate things.

Thanks.

[Huffer]

Your screen is non-touch which makes it easier. But, see p. 23 of the Manual here:

Manual

You are correct that you need both a screen and a cable to do this upgrade. Having to replace the cable increases the degree of difficulty of the upgrade quite a bit. You need these parts:

FHD, anti glare, non-touch L20376-001

Miscellaneous Display Kit (includes gaskets [4] and rubber corner positioning tools [4]; not
illustrated))  L23065-001
Display panel stretchable adhesive tape (not illustrated) L29080-001

Non-touch, FHD L23064-001

If purchased from HP Parts Store (if even available) the cost will approach that of a new laptop. Parts can likely be found on amazon or ebay but before I take the time to scrounge for them for you (and modestly there are not too many people better at finding obscure laptop parts) I want to be make sure you are "all in" with this project. A lot of people come here with the intention to do this but once they find out what all is involved when a cable replacement is needed they run for the hills. If you have to pay a technician to do this there is no way to bring the project in for a cost that makes sense. 

[Ryan83]

Would it be cheaper just to buy a FHD monitor ?

[Huffer]

You mean an external monitor? OMG yes it would but you can't carry that around with you. 

[Ryan83]

Could you give me an idea of the costs involved with purchasing the full HD screen and cable ?

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

From HP I would think you are looking at maybe $4-500. If I can find them from an online aftermarket seller you are looking at more like $100-120 total. 

Just checked the Store for the screen and its out of stock. 

Screen is a bit more than I expected on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Spare-Part-L20376-001-LCD-LED-Replacement-Screen-15-6-FHD-AG-Display-New...

Store is also out of stock on the cable and I am not immediately locating one so would have to commence a deeper search. 

[Ryan83]

Don't think it's worth it, thanks for looking anyways, I'll be fine with a 1080p monitor.