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New Laptop Screen

TyCat7

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Jul 24, 2014
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I have an HP Pavillion G6 2111-US Notebook PC. It had a busted screen. I sent for a replacement and got an HP Pavillion G6 1B60 US screen that is rumored to be compatible. I have tried installing drivers, but nothing has worked thus far. The drivers I did install from its prior laptop said that the detection driver was not present. What are ALL of the drivers I will need for my laptop to recognize its new screen? I am using an external monitor for the time being which is how I determined that this is only a screen problem. The prior screen, though broken, still lit when connected. Please help.
 
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I believe your problem is not driver related. One thing to note is that these panels come with a lot of compatibility problems because they might not be exactly the same. Are you able to get access to the Model/Manufacturers numbers behind the LED panels. They can give us a clue for both the original and the replacement unit.
there is no driver for the screen.

does the screen come on when you hit the power button?

If not, either the screen is not installed right or the screen is not compatible with the system.
 
I believe your problem is not driver related. One thing to note is that these panels come with a lot of compatibility problems because they might not be exactly the same. Are you able to get access to the Model/Manufacturers numbers behind the LED panels. They can give us a clue for both the original and the replacement unit.
 
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