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May 10th, 2026 18:35
Got hosed on a Dell 7730. What should I do with it?
Totally my error for not even verifying, but bought machine used with supposed 1920 screen. Get it home and only has the 1600 screen. I do some CAD stuff but it can be important, even though I plug into a bigger monitor commonly.
I bought machine because it is mint, has factory 1T HD, 32G RAM, Nvidia P3200. No crazy specs, but was cheap enough I guess. I'm just debating if I should even keep it. Or use for a crutch I guess, but that monitor deal is a bust for me unless I can transplant one easy enough?
Now, I don't actually do serious CAD with a laptop, mostly minor work or viewing. Still have high power towers for that stuff.
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ejn63
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May 10th, 2026 19:32
Only you can answer, but there are some FHD screens for that model on EBay for around $150. You may also need a cable assembly (it's common that ones from a lower resolution panel are different from those for a high resolution one) -- if you're not comfortable spending another $200 or so on the system, return it and look for one spec'd the way you want it.
fastline1234
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May 10th, 2026 20:10
No idea if online info is right, but sounds like the 1600 and 1920 used a 30 pin connector, but 4k was 40 pin. So, theory is 1920 is drop in and go? Also not sure how simple that really is.