If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one that's been tested without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low with your 6530 chassis. '''IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 use 2 DIFFERENT SCREENS (LVDS/iDP), WHICH IS BASED ON THE RESOLUTION REGARDLESS OF THE GPU SETUP (Radeon+Intel HD or Intel HD) (768p=usually LVDS, some iDP/900p=LVDS (do not buy!)/FHD (1080p)=iDP). Your LCD options are based on the system board!'''
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one that's been tested without a hard drive and transferring your drive, and the system ownership. The odds of this working are extremely low with your 6530 chassis. ***IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 use 2 DIFFERENT SCREENS (LVDS/iDP), WHICH IS BASED ON THE RESOLUTION REGARDLESS OF THE GPU SETUP (Radeon+Intel HD or Intel HD) (768p=usually LVDS, some iDP/900p=LVDS (do not buy!)/FHD (1080p)=iDP). Your LCD options are based on the system board!***
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'''Ex: My Intel HD 4600 6440 has the LVDS board, so I can use LVDS 768p panels, or 900p with a new cable only. ''IMPORTANT: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, apply good thermal paste to the GPU and quality thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan and heatsink well. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''''
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***Ex: My Intel HD 4600 6440 has the LVDS board, so I can use LVDS 768p panels, or 900p with a new cable only. ''IMPORTANT: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, apply good thermal paste to the GPU and quality thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan and heatsink well. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.''***
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Ex: My E6440 (IGP HD 4600) is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP (which is FHD compatible, but I had to downgrade to 768p due to Covid part shortages. It was a factory FHD though). '''Similar issue with the E7440s I own''' - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
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Ex: My E6440 (IGP HD 4600) is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP (which is FHD compatible, but I had to downgrade to 768p due to Covid part shortages. It was a factory FHD though). ***Similar issue with the E7440s I own*** - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. ***IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.***
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I do sort of blame Dell for this mess, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
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I do sort of blame Dell for this mess, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . ***For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!***
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so the early units are all over the place like they have LCD BPD, but later units from ~2015 or so (where they finally killed off the 900p option, new. Good riddance!) are all iDP in my experience. I still check to be sure, but I’ve always found they’re iDP. '''For HD 4600 (IGP) units, you cannot assume since it’s a 50/50 chance. ''I believe most of the iDP HD 4600 units are corporate purchases with some being late production consumer purchases, since most consumer/SMB purchased ones come with the GPU or the FHD LCD.'''''
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so the early units are all over the place to the point a few models were built with BPD being a “feature”. Later units from ~2015 or so are all iDP as it’s likely the LVDS parts Dell used went EOL and they held onto stock left for warranty. I still check to be sure, but I’ve always found they’re iDP. ***For HD 4600 (IGP) units, you cannot assume since it’s a 50/50 chance. ''I believe most of the iDP HD 4600 units are corporate purchases with some being late production consumer purchases, since most consumer/SMB purchased ones come with the GPU or the FHD LCD.''***
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one that's been tested without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low with your 6530 chassis. '''IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 use 2 DIFFERENT SCREENS (LVDS/iDP), so you will need to replace the cable,panel and board if you want the GPU on these - the IGP versions are usually LVDS (Some use iDP; primarily late production units and corporate bulk ordered units) and Radeon variants are iDP. ''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M (iDP) variant, put good thermal paste and pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''''
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one that's been tested without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low with your 6530 chassis. '''IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 use 2 DIFFERENT SCREENS (LVDS/iDP), WHICH IS BASED ON THE RESOLUTION REGARDLESS OF THE GPU SETUP (Radeon+Intel HD or Intel HD) (768p=usually LVDS, some iDP/900p=LVDS (do not buy!)/FHD (1080p)=iDP). Your LCD options are based on the system board!'''
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Ex: My E6440 (IGP HD 4600) is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP (FHD compatible, but I need to hunt one down again - had to downgrade it to 768p due to Covid part shortages. It was a factory FHD though). '''Similar issue with the E7440s I own''' - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
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'''Ex: My Intel HD 4600 6440 has the LVDS board, so I can use LVDS 768p panels, or 900p with a new cable only. ''IMPORTANT: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, apply good thermal paste to the GPU and quality thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan and heatsink well. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''''
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I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
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Ex: My E6440 (IGP HD 4600) is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP (which is FHD compatible, but I had to downgrade to 768p due to Covid part shortages. It was a factory FHD though). '''Similar issue with the E7440s I own''' - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 (IGP) units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being DP compatible, so it could have been done with iDP being the only screen type. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
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I do sort of blame Dell for this mess, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so the early units are all over the place like they have LCD BPD, but later units from ~2015 or so (where they finally killed off the 900p option, new. Good riddance!) are all iDP in my experience. I still check to be sure, but I’ve always found they’re iDP. '''For HD 4600 (IGP) units, you cannot assume since it’s a 50/50 chance. ''I believe most of the iDP HD 4600 units are corporate purchases with some being late production consumer purchases, since most consumer/SMB purchased ones come with the GPU or the FHD LCD.'''''
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one that's been tested without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration and you will need a LVDS board and 6540 LCD cable which means no GPU unless you replace the LCD - if this would even work to begin with. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M (iDP) variant, put good thermal paste and pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one that's been tested without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low with your 6530 chassis. '''IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 use 2 DIFFERENT SCREENS (LVDS/iDP), so you will need to replace the cable, panel and board if you want the GPU on these - the IGP versions are usually LVDS (Some use iDP; primarily late production units and corporate bulk ordered units) and Radeon variants are iDP. ''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M (iDP) variant, put good thermal paste and pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''''
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Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
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Ex: My E6440 (IGP HD 4600) is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP (FHD compatible, but I need to hunt one down again - had to downgrade it to 768p due to Covid part shortages. It was a factory FHD though). '''Similar issue with the E7440s I own''' - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 (IGP) units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being DP compatible, so it could have been done with iDP being the only screen type. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration and you will need a LVDS board and 6540 LCD cable which means no GPU unless you replace the LCD - if this would even work to begin with. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M (iDP) variant, put good thermal paste and pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one that's been tested without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration and you will need a LVDS board and 6540 LCD cable which means no GPU unless you replace the LCD - if this would even work to begin with. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M (iDP) variant, put good thermal paste and pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''
Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 (IGP) units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being DP compatible, so it could have been done with iDP being the only screen type. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, put good thermal paste and thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration and you will need a LVDS board and 6540 LCD cable which means no GPU unless you replace the LCD - if this would even work to begin with. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M (iDP) variant, put good thermal paste and pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''
Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being DP compatible, so it could have been done with iDP being the only screen type. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 (IGP) units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being DP compatible, so it could have been done with iDP being the only screen type. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, put good thermal paste and thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''
Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being DP compatible, so it could have been done with iDP being the only screen type. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, put good thermal paste and thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I still took care of mine and it still failed.'''
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, put good thermal paste and thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I took care of mine and it still failed.'''
Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, put good thermal paste and thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models.'''
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, put good thermal paste and thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models, although it is not a guaranteed fix. I still took care of mine and it still failed.'''
Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration.
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration. '''Tip: if you buy a 6540 8790M variant, put good thermal paste and thermal pads on the GPU VRAM, and clean the fan. They're somewhat more prone to failure if poorly maintained compared to IGP models.'''
Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the graphics configuration.
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Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS - which I know because again, bought one for parts due to the cost of FHD Touch units to try and ditch the cost and assumed iDP based on the CPU so I fixed it. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
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Ex: My E6440 HD 4600 is LVDS - but my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting about this is iDP. Similar issue with the E7440s I own - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS, so I fixed it and put it into service. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units are LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS - which I know because again, bought one for parts due to the cost of FHD Touch units to try and ditch the cost and assumed iDP based on the CPU so I fixed it. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
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For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540.
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For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540. In addition the heatsink needs to be replaced.
If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS - which I know because again, bought one for parts due to the cost of FHD Touch units to try and ditch the cost and assumed iDP based on the CPU so I fixed it. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
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For the 6530 GPU upgrade it may be possible but it will likely cost as much as a 6530 that way or not much cheaper then a used 6540.
Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
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If you want a 6540 (assuming you own an existing SSD) you're better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS - which I know because again, bought one for parts due to the cost of FHD Touch units to try and ditch the cost and assumed iDP based on the CPU so I fixed it. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS - which I know because again, bought one for parts due to the cost of FHD Touch units to try and ditch the cost and assumed iDP based on the CPU so I fixed it. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
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I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume!
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I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . '''For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume - you HAVE to check!'''
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
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Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
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Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS - which I know because again, bought one for parts due to the cost of FHD Touch units to try and ditch the cost and assumed iDP based on the CPU so I fixed it. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume!
Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
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Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS.
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Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS. '''IN ORDER TO GET THE FHD PANEL, YOU MUST GET A iDP MODEL.'''
I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume!
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible.
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible. I believe a lot of these iDP HD 4600 models are corporate/gov’t buys, since the consumer/SMB owned (when new) tend to have the GPU, or they’re FHD HD 4600 models.
Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS.
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I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices. Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible.
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I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices . For beginners, it means potentially blowing the board if you assume!
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Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible.
Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU.
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Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU configuration.
Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS.
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I do sort of blame Dell for this issue, as much as I like the notebooks because this issue makes parts sourcing a little more difficult as I need to open the computer for verification, and know prior so I can guesstimate prices. Back in these days, iDP was relatively new to “common” models like the 6440/6540, so they did this on early ones but later production models with the HD 4600 board FINALLY went to iDP but a lot of the HD 4600 units tend to be LVDS, so you need to check. Of course, this is despite the [https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/76347/intel-core-i5-4300m-processor-3m-cache-up-to-3-30-ghz.html|CPUs] being iDP compatible.
Better off buying one without a hard drive and transferring the ownership, as the odds of this working are extremely low. IN ADDITION TO THAT, the 6440/6540 are known to be LVDS or iDP, based on the GPU.
Ex: My E6440 is LVDS due to being the HD 4600 variant - my 8690M unit I came to own in error of forgetting is iDP. Similar issue with my E7440 - FHD Touch units are iDP and my 768p no cam i7 is LVDS.