Upgrade stock Dell G5/G7 60 Hz screen to 120 Hz for $100
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- eBay link to screens: ebay.to/2MxcO1g
Screen Model: N156HHE-GA1 (90-110 USD NEW)
Here's a quick video on how to replace OR upgrade your Dell G5/G7 screen. I choose to upgrade from 60Hz to 120Hz. This particular panel also have better color and accuracy over the stock Dell screen.
All you need is a small phillips screwdriver and a smooth butterknife. Very easy to do, even if you have no experience it only takes 10-20 minutes!
Great upgrade especially when you undervolt your CPU and overclock your GPU. Makes a world of difference when gaming.
Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video!
UPDATE: This even works with the Dell G3. The frame is a tad different, but same exact method to get off and replace!
My sister bought this notebook about 15 months ago. Suddenly the display wouldn't turn on. She called Dell Tech Support and related the problem. They gave her a $215 quote to replace the screen, saying that it was for sure dead and nothing she can do about it. And since it was over 1 year (warranty period) there was nothing they could do to help.
I told her that it was most likely the cable that had slipped. Watched this video to make sure I knew how to open (thank you!) and lo and behold, problem fixed. The cable was loose. Cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol, pushed it back and we're back in business.
I don't know how Dell's experience has been for other people but I'm pretty sure this is not how it's supposed to be done.
Thanks Alexander! Your video was very helpful.
Just want to say that your video single handedly helped me repair my broken screen for so much less than quotes by technicians in my area and dell themselves. I was too scared to do it myself until I saw this and the new screen I ordered was way better than stock at a much better price. Thank you!!
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wow that is great to hear! I’m glad I could actually help someone. I was surprised how easy it was myself!
Alexander Gibson will upgrading the screen void my warranty ?
Night Fury yes
yea you gotta be careful when you sit down with your laptop in your back pocket it could break the screen...
@@brincholad5993 i thought warranty void if removed stickers were illegal now, making it illegal for the warranty to be void through self repair
Best decision that I have made for my G7. New 120 Refresh Rate Screen is very bright and has enhanced the image in color and clarity.
Can you adjust the brightness?
Just replaced my g7 screen with your instructions. Took me 15 minutes! Thanks for a great tutorial. This screen is pretty amazing!
Thank you for posting this, your camera angle made it very easy to see what you were doing. Just replaced my screen and it's great!
Dude thanks. I was not really happy with my G5 and saw this video and thought i would give it a try myself. I have never really done any major repairs to a computer but your simple and to the point video gave me the confidence to easily do it. I was shocked how easy it was and your video made it nice and easy with clear instructions. Huge difference in screen quality and now i love the G5. Hopefully others will be willing to try the upgrade since it is surprisingly very easy and definitely improved the computer.
was it brighter as well?
mannnn! I really should have seen this vid before buying an additional monitor for $450!!! Great vid by the way! Keep it up!
This is the kind of information I've been waiting for, great work!
Thanks! Let me know what kind of videos or things you're interesting in seeing in the future
I'm curious to see what RAM compatibility issues were being referred to in the forums, kindly test different DDR4 SODIMM chips if you can.
I would love too, but I am not sponsored so I would have to pay out of pocket for dozens of sticks of RAM which would be hundreds if not thousands of my own money. Sorry!
I have also read about some of the RAM compatiblity issues mainly due to Dell's lack of support for XMP RAM (which majority are XMP-enabled).
It seems you need to buy non-XMP RAM and it will be fine. Otherwise, Dell needs to issue a new BIOS update to fix that compatibility issue.
www.dell.com/community/Inspiron/Does-Dell-G7-15-have-issues-regarding-upgrading-RAMs/td-p/6092688
I see, that's understandable. What about the viewing angles of this particular panel? I've done some research and I can see some people say that the eDP tech that this panel uses has poorer viewing angles than IPS.
I'd be willing to pay more if you can point me towards an equally compatible screen with higher spec and brightness.
Typically yes, this is a TN panel (eDP signal interface) and has a viewing angle of 85/85/60/60 (left/right/up/down).
IPS panels typically have much much better viewing angles and color accuracy. The stock Dell IPS panel is a pretty low quality panel, though. The Dell IPS viewing angles are 85/85/85/85, so only better on up/down.
The major point is color. The panel I replaced with has 16.7M colors where the stock dell has 242k colors (94% vs 72% CIE1931)
sweet video. receieved my dell g5 with a broken screen. dark spot all the way up from the middle. was pretty disappointed with that considering the price I paid for it from dell. also too 3 weeks to receive. called dell and they originally wanted me to send it into them to fix. I said no way your sending me a new laptop. they agreed to but wanted me to send it back first. after contemplating weather I even want to deal with that and the wait time I decided to research options. after research I became very displeased with the brightness and color depth and went ahead and ordered this screen. I cant wait for it to arrive. I got so excited I decided to take the Bessel off to see how hard it would be. no need for a butter knife or anything to pry it off. I was able to use my finger nails and remove it really quick and carefully without breaking anything. I reseated the ribbon cable to see if that fixed the issue no such luck. oh well I have a nice upgrade coming and I wont have to deal with dell and a long wait time to be gaming the way I want to soon. ill repost my conclusions after I receive the screen and install it.
update.
Took 5 days to get here. Install was a complete breeze. This time though when I popped the housing off I noticed a couple tabs chipped a bit. didn't affect putting it back on at all. its , as if it never came off. Now when it comes to the screen quality. What a difference this made to me! Maybe its because I have been dealing with a dim part of the screen but wow this thing pops now with color! I ran a color calibration through the windows 10 settings and started up final fantasy 14 online to test the colors . Amazing how rich the colors are now. Its complete eye candy. Almost no glare to the screen as well. I am completely satisfied now with this laptop. I am thankful this video was posted and glad I went off and added this screen. Props to you Alex for doing the homework and posting this video! Thanks!
Does installing the new screen panels requiring any special software to configure to 120 hz? Or it is already reconfigured?
Thank you for uploading! I am happy with my G7 except for the screen. Subbed!
Thanks for this video, this upgrade was cheap and made a huge difference!!
LMFAO at the American psycho user logo
I just did this to my g5 dell. It absolutely works. Thanks man you legend
Do you have the 5590 model?
@RF you have g5 5587 model??
Replaced it with the model in the description on my G7 7588. While it did improve display and refresh rate, I was unable to adjust brightness level after installing after much troubleshooting. Reverted back to original to not kill my battery.
great video mate. Best practice is to remove the battery and ac before doing any work on a laptop.
thanks for taking the time post this! very informative great video.
Using the AUO B156HAN04.2 (AUO42ED) screen from the Asus GX501. Fantastic colors and contrast. No brightness control but I might flash the BIOS at a later time to restore it. I generally like it at full brightness anyways.
I know this is wayyyy too old but did you find anything to fix the brightness control?
I was thinking about upgrading my current laptop with the 120hz screen and then using the old screen as a portable screen with a driver kit lol
Thanks a ton! Makes a world of difference
Just ordered one, hopefully this helps to improve game play and overall screen quality. Looks like the price has dropped to $58 FYI.
Thanks man good info. Subbed
Would anyone know if there is any way to reuse the old screen with an lcd controller as maybe just a desktop monitor? I wouldn't want to waste a perfectly good lcd.
any update on this?
How much sRGB coverage/ gamut area on the new panel?
You know that stock panel of G7 was terrible color accurate...
The N156HHE-GA1 is 100% SRGB, but it's a TN panel (still much better than cheaper TN panels, though).
According to the specifications in the manual of the G7, all their newer iterations (at least on the G7 model) are 100% srgb and 70% ntsc. Just FYI. What a time to be alive!
thank you so much sir , it helped a lot , u have no idea how helpful this video is i got my lappy corner stuck in the bed and when dragged had the display gone.... Again
Can you Please let me know what tools are required fix the new screen. ?
Hey man, first of all thank you for the video. What I wanted to ask - how does the replacement screen measure up to the default screen in terms of gamma? Stock G5 screen is fine for me except for one detail - it's horrible, horrible gamma (making everything way too dark basically).
and how can i know my display connector type and model name without opening it?
Did you find this info anywhere I have been looking online for days
@@mariogrp unfortunately no, had to open the backplate
Could you recommend a screen for the 17.3" G3? Great video btw
Thanks a lot. Really helpful.
Can u please sir find for the 17inch??pleaseeee
Very nice breakdown do you still have full control over you screen brightness? Also once installed does it automatically set to 120hz in games or do you have to play with the setting a bit?
Found this at just the right time. I'm finding my Inspiron 7567 IPS panel hard to see even at highest brightness in games with dark areas to an unplayable level. Does this TN panel warrant the upgrade despite it being a TN panel? The fact that this is 120Hz however is tempting. Thanks for uploading regardless, this is exactly what I needed.
This panel is a complete upgrade. I would argue it's the best upgrade you could get your laptop right now (other than an SSD if you don't have one for Windows and a few programs). It's brighter, colors are extremely more vivid and accurate, the response time is 2ms (rather than 25!) and of course, it's 120Hz so text, scrolling, web browsing and gaming are all much smoother.
I was surprised at how extremely simple it was to replace.
That TN may be a upgrade for fact that 94% NTSC yourstock IPS panel is only 45% NTSC
can someone please confirm is this is TN or IPS? i used the link in description and ebay listings say IPS
@@avar37 laptopmedia.com/screen/chi-mei-n156hhe-ga1/
www.panelook.com/N156HHE-GA1_Innolux_15.6_LCM_overview_33306.html
This is a high quality TN panel.
Somebody knows if does it work with a dell g5 15 5590? it has thinner bizel
Holy fuck it's so amazing to scroll on my web browser
Can you make another video playing games with this screen
Hi Alexander - Thanks for your video. Do you you know what the correct part number would be for the G7 17 inch screen? Cheers.
Did you find it? Im looking for it
Hi there, I'm thinking to buy base model of dell G5 Special Edition (2020) which has 60hz panel can I upgrade it to 120hz one like you did? Also do I need any drivers or anything to make it work or just pop in the new screen and it's good to go?!
would it work with a 144hz one too? i'm pretty happy with the IPS one in it, but it's only 60hz so i'm thinking about this pretty seriously
Did you try it? I just bought the 2019 G3 3590 and want to upgrade the 60hz to 144hz.
Great video but i quick question does it work on the Dell Inspiron 7567?
this video was really helpful. Quick question, is it normal for the screen to reverberate like a wave pool with just the slightest touch or movement? The screen looks great and doesn't have any dead pixels but it is extremely sensitive to movement
You just madr buying this laptop for a cheap price worth it after this video
Does anybody know of a 120Hz screen for the 40pin 4K version? I’ve just bought a g5 5587 but want to boost the refresh rate from the standard 60Hz
Thanks for the video, subbed to the channel! :) Can you recommend a replacement panel for the 4K AUO model on the G5?
LMAO nice windows picture 6:06
What can use for a g7790 please help. I heard it is 60 hz 17.3 screen.
screen is an upgrade compared to the stock in all areas IMO. Only issue I am having is I get screen flashing or flickering when window 10 installs drivers or if i connect a new device through USB. Only does it then for some reason. Anyone have any ideas how to fix or troubleshoot.
Anyone else having an issue where the screen looks bad? The contrast/brightness is up high and it is way oversaturated. I'm using Intel Graphics Settings to fix it but it still doesn't look quite right in some applications. I've managed to fix a lot of it, but when I use f.lux blacks are tinted red and all of that.
hello. i want to upgrade my laptop panel to 120hz but i don't know what should i pay attention to? I have hp pavilion dk0014nt. Can you help me pls??
Does changing it to this screen still let you use all the same keyboard brightness controls, etc.? Thanks for this!
Yes you can still change the brightness
@@flymanuriel thank you!
How did you determine which panel to purchase? I have a G7 17.3" enroute and will want to change to 120Hz
Same here.
Any idea if this works for the G5 15 5590 with the 30pin?
Other than high refresh rate, any suggestion for color accuracy and wide viewing angle panel? I mean IPS instead of TN. I'm using the G3 screen as second monitor when editing videos.
I have no particular suggestions. If it's a 15.6 in screen with the standard 15 pin connector you should be okay. I would find a laptop with a good IPS screen and try to buy a replacement for it, if that makes sense
Thank you so much for this. I noticed down below that you confirmed this will work with the G3 15 inch model with brightness intact.
Will the G3 also communicate with the panel well? (No lines, colour accurate etc?)
most likeley, if not update the drivers
Just bought a N156HHE-GA1 LCD for a Dell G3 15 3590, after reading some reviews and verifying that it is compatible with my wife's laptop.
Surprise, the N156HHE-GA1 is slightly wider than the original LCD panel of my laptop.
It works fine with a great result but as it won't fit in, it became useless.
i know this was a while ago but can the g5 5590 be upgraded to a 4k screen, my macbook pro from 2011 can handle 4k but this g5 kinda sucks
What kind of screwdriver are you using?
Just got this same screen and colours and contrast seems off. Do you recommend a specific driver or profile for this screen? Also, did you have any issue with the bottom clips where they would cause a wave like effect on the screen? I’ve currently got them not clicked in properly so this doesn’t happen. It’s like a cable is pinching or something
Hi Alexander, may I know whether it is possible to trim down the bezel of the screen and replace the display with a larger screen so that the screen looks like bezel less?
I know it sounds crazy but I wonder if it will works.
Thanks in advanced
How is the screen? Does it have the usual white washed out look of usual TN panels? Or is it clear/clean like IPS/WA screens? I'm deciding between this and the B156HAN04.2 120Hz IPS.
How can I know the serial number of the screen? I have a dell g7 7588. 120 hz are compatible with all laptops of that model or is there any limitation? Video nvidia GTX 1050ti video card
Ive got a dell g7 7790 17.3". Which pin connector do I have 30 or 40 inch (my screen is ips 60hz 1080p)??? Please i need help!
I didn't see the demo on the brightness controls working on that panel. Will that same panel work on all "variations" on the G7? In my country, we different specs of the G7 and I don't really understand why some panels work and some won't I don't raelly understand it.
What's the current color accuracy and max brightness on the new panel?
You're right I did not demonstrate it, however, it does work for my panel. This same panel should work on replacing all 60Hz panels with a 30 pin connector. It can not replace the 4k panel because it uses a different connector.
As long as you get the specific model I used, I cannot see why it wouldn't work perfectly.
This panel is 94% NTSC and 300 cd/m² brightness. Check this link out for more in depth specs: www.panelook.com/N156HHE-GA1_Innolux_15.6_LCM_overview_33306.html
I bought this panel to replace the stock one that had a line in it on my G7 15 7588. The display is made from Innolux. My problem is the display wont show a solid picture. Its just black with the occasional flicker of a distorted image of the desktop. The ribbon cable is fine as the stock one works when I put it back in. Extremely frustrating. Is this what happened to the screens that you received that weren't working? Or is this potentially a weird driver issue for upgrading a 60hz screen to 120? I updated my intel and nvidia drivers.
is this glossy or matte
After you upgraded your screen did your bezels start pressing on your screen when you move it up or down? I just did the same upgrade everything works brightness everything is good but i get like waves at the bottom of my screen I switched back and put my old screen on and checked it and it does it with that one to maybe it always done it and I couldnt tell bc old ips screen wasnt as bright as new one but just wondering if anyone else is having this issue?
the pc detects by default the 120htz, or you have to make a custom resolution
120hz is not a resolution
@@ytj22 sorry if i was not clear, my question is, if when tou change the display windows detect the refreshrate of the new display by default or if you haave to make some adjustments!!!!
I'm going to try the N156HHE-GA1 display on my dell 7567 with the 1050 Ti when I get the part, I got it on ebay for $93, the 1050 Ti is maybe not going to be power enough to play modern games but I'm curious how well the older games will play on a 120Hz display though
I tested the display and it works on the 7567 but the it’s kinda defective because it’s getting a red vertical line and it even shows it on the bios screen, I’m gonna have to replace it
It’s also a TN panel but the top and bottom viewing angles is kinda washed out, overall looks a lot better though :)
Hi there, just a quick question. Does this work as a replacement screen for the Dell G3 15 (3579) model and is the screen a matte or gloss finish?
Guys, what should i do if after changing displqy i cant accsess intel uhd 630. May be the display is causing the peoblem?
update drivers
Hi alex, would you kindly check does the new screen using pwm to control brightness? We know that the stock screen doesn't use pwm right? At least based on notebookcheck.net review.
So does the new screen change the use/no use of pwm?
Thanks for the info.
@@solofosho is there any issue with using the onboard FN +Bright up/bright down keys or any of the brightness power saving settings? I can't kill my battery for a better screen. I read in some cases some screens made it so that the brightness was locked at 1 setting and couldn't be changed.
@@avar37 If the brightness is stuck, i read that you can still adjust it by using the intel graphics settings
Hello Alexander or anyone that can help. Is it possible to replace the display on my G7 17.3" this way with a 40 pin connector? Or is it a more involved process? Thank you
This is great but this does reduce battery life right?
There will be difference, obviously, but it should be pretty negligible, honestly. You should never be running a laptop without it being plugged in anyway.
Their laptops are so cheaply made that's why they want people to sign up for the warranty and for the price of the xps they should include a gtx 1060 and they don't. I like the G5/G7 because of all the ports.
Hi just wondering if it's the same procedure with the G5 5590 2019 model? And if after doing it the plastic cover feels little loose? Thank you anyway!
The 120hz is recognized automatically, or do you have to make some trick to make it work?
Just bought a G3 but want to replace with a really bright vibrant screen/pannel is there many options? how can i find a list of ones that fit?
which is the best (most vibrant a brightest) rather than refresh rate i can get for the G3?
For Dell 7577 is ok? Compatible?
Guys, anybody, does your G5 get hot as hell, particularly i7 8750h combined with 1060? Ignoring the temps, the area between FN keys and hinge is burning. Is it common due to the way the chassis is built? Thanks for any response.
Try putting your G5 on a stand or something to lift it up so it can pull more air, my G5 has never gone over 80 celsius with the same spec you are rocking. (though I have never updated the bios because people have said that it can mess with your cooling)
@@MrDreamySKLP
So what bios version do you have? I tried everything to cool it down with no success. Atm I play games with turbo boost off, which gives me 70°C on CPU max, but that area above FN keys is always hot af. Is yours hot there as well?
@@Urbany2588 I have the stock bios, don't really know which one. Yes it does get pretty hot but it's managable, though I usually use external keyboard while gaming. (Used to mechanical keyboards)
@@MrDreamySKLP
Ok thanks alot for info. ^^ Have a good day!
Man, I had to go and switch off the turbo boost because it would power throttle and thermal throttle it was extremly dangerous... now it just runs at 2.2 ghz and still has the same performance without burning my deskopt
For this one as well ? DELL - G5 15 5587 - UHD 4K
Sadly, no, the 4K screen uses a 40-pin connector which is different than the 1080p standard 30-pin connector.
However, you can try to find another 4k screen with a 40-pin connector, and it should work.
Thanks alexander ;)
is the screen of the dell G3 replaceable?
Can you advice a screen for Dell G5 15 SE (5505) 60Hz to120HZ?
Where can I find a screen to do a replacement like this for a 17 inch version?
Hi can i do this to my Dell g7 7588 with 1050ti?
Would you recommend doing this or should I just get a 4K 120 hertz monitor?
Which is better to use, ips screen or the tn, is there any problem after upgrading your screen. Thank you for your responce
Can I use this lcd on a g5 se 5505? (All AMD Version)
Do you lose warranty after replacing the screen?
I mean when your laptop breaks down will you switch back to original panel and Dell won't notice?
can 144hz or higher refresh rate screen be added to g5 5587?
hey would these be compatible with the newer g5 5990 model?
This is probably a stupid question but the model g7 7588 is compatible right? just double checking.
Dougie Jones would like to know about this too.
Would it be compatible specifically with a G7590? I've seen many replacement parts for G7588 but no G7590 other than 60hz screens even though with DELL it can be customized with a higher refresh rate screen. Currently I'm getting by with its 30-pin screen. I'm assuming at a crossroads.
Have you find anything want to upgrade my screen also using g7 7590
Great vid! Liked and subscribed.
Quick question - you mentioned at the end that this will work on the Inspiron 7577, if so, would that be same screen model number (N156HHE-GA1)?
Yes
Alexander Gibson great, thanks!
Works exactly the same, but my panel, for some reason, likes to ripple whenever I tilt the screen. Be aware that this might happen to you as well.
Always Tylted thanks for the heads up!
So, which 17" Display for the Dell G3 17-3779? Thanks and greetings!
Will this fit the 2019 9950 model?
Thanks for the video. Upgraded my screen and it looks awesome, but brightness control wont work :(. Anyone know a fix for it?
update your drivers
Is it bad that i took the tape covering the latch completely off?
Do you know if there’s a 4k screen that can go into a g5 that originally comes with the 1080?
i have a Dell g5 does anyone know of a good panel with 60z but better brigthnes and colour accuractely. also does you battery life get worse by using this 120hz panel? I am from the uk
This is the 15" version and I can't seem to find a 17" Screen anywhere 😭
Up help us please
Did you happen to find one?
N173HHE-GA1
Search on Ebay
Does this work with the Dell G3 15 3590? (9300h 1660ti max q)
After installing this new screen. Do you have to do anyything extra (as in overclocking, setting the new resolutio etc?