Aspire 7720G major upgrade

[Meaker]

Yeah it's odd, they went from not compatible to works like a dream with MXM-A and MXM-B.

[FinnMcCool]

I can personally confirm that HP's Quadro FX 770M card works with the 7720G (I have a 5720ZG, but the 7720G/ZG is merely a 5720G/ZG in a bigger case). Dell cards, however, will never physically fit - Dell has never made any MXM-II cards.

Search eBay for "MXM" to find suitable cards.

Awesome! Thanx for the info. I searched ebay for MXM and found a ton of them. I can finally fix my Aspire.

[FinnMcCool]

hey guys i know this is a long shot because i don't have a lot of info for you.. but, I just installed a GeForce 9500m GS in my 7720. I can hear it start up like everything is normal, but all i get is a blank blue screen. Any ideas or suggestions on where to go from here?

update:
it's not a blue screen, more like a blank screen with the backlight lit up. the computer starts and i can hear it running. I tried an Ubuntu disc, and i could hear it running, but can't see it to start it. I also tried an external monitor, but had no change.

[.NetRolller 3D]

A dead card, probably.

[FinnMcCool]

A dead card, probably.

hmm damn.. anyway to check that?

[DoZe]

Hi

I want to know if someone here try to change the LCD panel for an WUXGA one (1920x1200) ?

Which model is the best ?

And do i need to change the LCD cable ?

Thx for the reply )

[.NetRolller 3D]

Check that your cable has all pins connected. On a 7720G. it will usually be so. On a 5720G, you will need to install a 7720G cable.

If you have the right cable, then the panel change shall work.

Also, I can't vouch for the IGP version of the 5720 or 7720.

[DoZe]

it seems the WUXGA LCD panel (1920x1080) have this reference :

LTN170CT02-001

Can someone can confirm this ?

[applemaca]

Hi, I replaced the motherboard in my 7720G with the intention of also replacing ATI Radeon HD2300 with Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT 512MB DDR3 as I had the "Black Screen and Fans" issue. I replaced the board and thought I'd try the old ATI card anyway, as my new card hasn't arrived yet.....hey presto! It works, but I've noticed my Power light comes on but not the lights immediately below. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

[Meaker]

well I would double check the cable for them is connected properly.