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ROGBot
Hello, I own a G74SX-BBK7 and recently swapped in the 1920x1080 resolution display from the higher end models. The standard screen for the G74SX-BBK7 is a 1600x900 resolution display. Before I start with my step-by-step instructions I will warn you; I hold no responsibility for you voiding your warranty or making your GPU work too hard supporting the higher resolution. That being said I think the GPU is more than capable of handling the seemingly small resolution bump. My fps in games has only dropped about 2-4 fps on average, so I can't imagine the display is that much harder to support. The higher end versions have the same GPU, but more dedicated RAM, so I don't see and have not heard of anyone who has swapped and had a problem. But, without further adieu, here's my how-to.
Tools
- Small Phillips Screwdriver
- Exacto-knife or similar utensil (used for prying, not cutting)
- Screen (purchased mine from http://laptopscreen.com)
Step 1: First remove the battery.
Step 2: Using the exacto-knife or another tool that can be used to pry, remove the six rubber pieces to reveal the screws indicated by the red arrows. Then remove the screws and put them somewhere safe.
(fig. 1)
Step 3: Remove the plastic covering around the screen; starting by prying up the tabs near the webcam. Then work your way down the sides and eventually to the bottom. Remove the plastic covering and set it aside.
(fig. 2)
Step 4: Remove the last two screws above the screen, remove the bracket, and set it aside. The screw on the left is indicated in the picture.
(fig. 3)
Step 5: Remove the screw on the each of the sides, they are indicated by a triangle on the metal.
Step 6: Remove the screws on the lower bracket and also set it aside.
(fig. 4)
Step 7: Remove the screws on the hinge brackets and lower the screen backwards.
(fig. 5)
Step 8: Carefully remove the screen, keeping in mind the cable that is connected to it. Place it down on the keyboard, or on something that won't damage it.
(fig. 6)
Step 9: Carefully remove the connector. There is adhesive on one side, and tape on the other. Peel both of these back first. Then, without applying pressure to the screen, wiggle the connector out.
(fig. 7)
Step 10: Remove the screws from the mounting bracket on each side of the screen and replace them on the new screen. Make sure the are put on in the same orientation they were on the old screen.
(fig. 😎
Step 11: Setting the new screen back on the keyboard, reconnect the connector. There are two places that it locks, make sure they are both all the way connected.
(fig. 9)
Step 12: Replace the screen onto the plastic mounts and and re-secure the hinge mounts (fig. 5) with the 4 screws. Only put screws where there are triangles for this and all remaining steps unless otherwise noted.
Step 13: Replace the screws on the right and left sides of the screen, one screw on each side.
Step 14: Replace the lower bracket and tighten the screws. (fig 6)
Step 15: Replace the top bracket and secure it with two screws. (fig. 3)
Step 16: Replace the plastic cover around the screen, starting at the top and making your way down the sides and to the bottom. Makes sure you go over it multiple times to make sure all fasteners are locked.
Step 17: Replace the 6 screws indicated in fig. 1
Step 18: Replace the rubber stoppers on top of the 6 screws.
Step 19: Replace the battery and turn the machine on.
Voila, you should be all set to get back to gaming!
Overall I believe this is a fairly easy screen replacement, ASUS makes it nice and easy to see where the screws go with the triangles they provide. I have had to do it multiple times and I think I could probably do it in 15-20 mins. It probably took me about 30 the first time.
http://laptopscreen.com is your best bet for finding the screen. I experienced great customer support, tightly packed and well padded shipping, and was very impressed with them and the product I received. They have all varieties of screens for reasonable prices. I had heard of them myself from another forum and will carry on that suggestion to you.
I hope this step-by-step is helpful to all of you and may your resolutions always be superb! 😉
If you have any questions, feel free to post them below!
Tools
- Small Phillips Screwdriver
- Exacto-knife or similar utensil (used for prying, not cutting)
- Screen (purchased mine from http://laptopscreen.com)
Step 1: First remove the battery.
Step 2: Using the exacto-knife or another tool that can be used to pry, remove the six rubber pieces to reveal the screws indicated by the red arrows. Then remove the screws and put them somewhere safe.
(fig. 1)
Step 3: Remove the plastic covering around the screen; starting by prying up the tabs near the webcam. Then work your way down the sides and eventually to the bottom. Remove the plastic covering and set it aside.
(fig. 2)
Step 4: Remove the last two screws above the screen, remove the bracket, and set it aside. The screw on the left is indicated in the picture.
(fig. 3)
Step 5: Remove the screw on the each of the sides, they are indicated by a triangle on the metal.
Step 6: Remove the screws on the lower bracket and also set it aside.
(fig. 4)
Step 7: Remove the screws on the hinge brackets and lower the screen backwards.
(fig. 5)
Step 8: Carefully remove the screen, keeping in mind the cable that is connected to it. Place it down on the keyboard, or on something that won't damage it.
(fig. 6)
Step 9: Carefully remove the connector. There is adhesive on one side, and tape on the other. Peel both of these back first. Then, without applying pressure to the screen, wiggle the connector out.
(fig. 7)
Step 10: Remove the screws from the mounting bracket on each side of the screen and replace them on the new screen. Make sure the are put on in the same orientation they were on the old screen.
(fig. 😎
Step 11: Setting the new screen back on the keyboard, reconnect the connector. There are two places that it locks, make sure they are both all the way connected.
(fig. 9)
Step 12: Replace the screen onto the plastic mounts and and re-secure the hinge mounts (fig. 5) with the 4 screws. Only put screws where there are triangles for this and all remaining steps unless otherwise noted.
Step 13: Replace the screws on the right and left sides of the screen, one screw on each side.
Step 14: Replace the lower bracket and tighten the screws. (fig 6)
Step 15: Replace the top bracket and secure it with two screws. (fig. 3)
Step 16: Replace the plastic cover around the screen, starting at the top and making your way down the sides and to the bottom. Makes sure you go over it multiple times to make sure all fasteners are locked.
Step 17: Replace the 6 screws indicated in fig. 1
Step 18: Replace the rubber stoppers on top of the 6 screws.
Step 19: Replace the battery and turn the machine on.
Voila, you should be all set to get back to gaming!
Overall I believe this is a fairly easy screen replacement, ASUS makes it nice and easy to see where the screws go with the triangles they provide. I have had to do it multiple times and I think I could probably do it in 15-20 mins. It probably took me about 30 the first time.
http://laptopscreen.com is your best bet for finding the screen. I experienced great customer support, tightly packed and well padded shipping, and was very impressed with them and the product I received. They have all varieties of screens for reasonable prices. I had heard of them myself from another forum and will carry on that suggestion to you.
I hope this step-by-step is helpful to all of you and may your resolutions always be superb! 😉
If you have any questions, feel free to post them below!
