Laptop Screen data: What do V.1, V.2, V.3, V.4, V.5 mean?

[mikeysp]

Hello,

I removed my Gateway laptop screen (busted) and the data sticker has:

Model No B173RW01 and some additional data: V.3 H/W:5A

When searching for the model number I found V.1 through V.5 and wanted to know what the V.# means? Do I need to match the V#?



I would greatly appreciate an explanation or a link.

Thank you,

-Mike

 

[atljsf]

v probably is for version model

don't know if it affects your purchase, i think it doesn't, possibly related to resolution or just htat is a common led display model made alot

 

[raisonjohn]

The "B173RW01 V.3 HW5A" means:

B = AU Optronics (panel manufacturer)
(HB = BOE Hydis; N = Chi Mei / Innolux; CLAA = Chunghwa; HSD = HannStar; M = IVO; LP = LG Display; LTN = Samsung; LQ or LM = Sharp; LTM or LTD = Toshiba)

173 = 17.3 inches (screen size)
(156 = 15.6 inches; 133 = 13.3 inches; 121 = 12.1 inches; 116 = 11.6 inches; 101 = 10.1 inches)

R = 1600 x 900 (screen resolution)
(X = 1366 x 768; H = 1920 x 1080)

W = Wide Screen
(TN = TN/Regular View - No Touch Screen; TT = TN/RegularView - Touch Screen; AN = IPS/Wide View - No Touch Screen; AT = IPS/Wide View - Touch Screen)

01 = No particular meaning, just a number assigned in numerical order as the screen is produced

V.# = Version/Revision Number of the Panel

HW# = Code for different brackets alignment, different video connector/pins, etc.

It's best if you get a replacement panel that is exactly the same as your original specifications/model/code. Here's a link to yours: https://www.screencountry.com/index.php?section=products&part_number=B173RW01%20V.3%20HW5A

Further readings:
https://www.laptopscreen.com/English/article/determine+your+lcd+screen+model+number/
https://www.laptopscreen.com/blog/au-optronics-lcd-model-numbers-explained/
https://www.screencountry.com/?section=search&search_text=B173RW01

 

[MerlinsMtn]

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