Question About Laptop Screen Replacement

[sapphirescales]

I've replaced probably over a thousand laptop screens in my time, but I always make sure to buy the EXACT model replacement screen down to the letter. What I want to know is when looking at a screen model number like this:

LP140WH8 (TP)(D2)

Is it okay to buy a replacement screen with the exact same model, but with for example (TL)(C1) instead of (TP)(D2)? I assume those are internal references used by the manufacturer of the display, but I did notice some differences. For example, the (TL)(C1) is a glossy instead of a matte display - but everything else is IDENTICAL (resolution, orientation of the connection, screw standoffs, etc.).

I've never wanted to risk incompatibility so I've always gone with the exact model (even the alphanumeric in the parentheses), even if it costs a few dollars more. Am I just costing my clients more or am I right to only order the exact model?

 

[alluseridsrejected]

All I know is the one time I tried one that was not an exact all the way across including the () it did NOT work. I think you are doing it the right way. Don't change.

 

[sapphirescales]

All I know is the one time I tried one that was not an exact all the way across including the () it did NOT work. I think you are doing it the right way. Don't change.

^Interesting. Do you know if it was the exact same resolution?

 

[alluseridsrejected]

^Interesting. Do you know if it was the exact same resolution?

Yes it was the same resolution. I think the inverter can be VERY picky. Someone else may know better than I do, but I have found a lot can go wrong replacing screens. I don't even trust them when they are an exact match on the part number unless they come from one of two ebay sellers I trust. The sellers I trust are both located in Texas and are never the cheapest.