Just curious, regarding the eDP cable how does it actually work?
Is it resolution specific or is it panel specific.
If I find a panel with compatible pinout, does it matter about the panel size as long the resolution is the same?
I have no clue.
Supposedly it should just work, since eDP is basically just a displayport but sized different.
I can sacrifice my laptop(s) to try that; I have a 17 inch panel and I only have a 13 and 14 inch monitor
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A suggestion @John_Perez : it might be better to disconnect the battery via the UEFI vs physical disconnection to prevent needless wear on the connections. External displays can be utilized in the event that the broken display is truly and completely FUBAR.
Update:
The connector on the 16 inch (or 17 inch) panel is identical to the one on my original 14 inch panel (on the Thinkpad T14S). You can plug one into another.
However, when I plug in the big panel I get a “0288 beep code” which according to the manual means “computer display error”.
The 16/17 inch panel do come from the recycle bin, so it is plausible that the display is non-functional in the first place (perhaps the display PCB get damaged).
I will post more updates if I get to swap around my HP’s 15 inch panel.
Do you think this one is worthy to use any other screen?
Alliexpress
or find something similar, to reuse old laptop´s lcd?
Replacement eDP cables are now available in the Marketplace: Framework
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Bumping this to inquire about other potential options:
Panelook shows 3 displays matching the specs of the 2.8k display kit:
NE135A1M-N61
MND508ZA1-1
NE135A1M-NY1
Out of curiosity, does anyone know the model of the 2.8k kit? I suspect it’s the -N61, though none of them seem to have a rounded display area.
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I haven’t disassembled my device to check markings, but the EDID data identifies the panel as the NE135A1M-NY1. Note that this is a custom part for Framework.
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good to know, ty!
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Has anyone tried the NE135A1M-NY1 or NE135A1M-N61 with this guide? These two panels are both made by BOE. The other MND508ZA1-1 is made by CSOT.
The NY1 variant is indeed the one Framework uses, confirmed by notebook check.
Meanwhile the N61 variant seems to have added HDR400 support on top.
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I’m doing my part on the subject,I want to upgrade the 2.8k display
I found a couple of them on aliexpress for 138$CAD, dirt cheap, comparing of the 450$CAD(with shipping) on the framework website.
The only issue i see is the connector placement that are different: framework oem and aliexpress ones.
I emailed the vendors on aliexpress and alibaba to see if they have the same framework connector placement on sale.
Meanwhile, adding this type of extender edp 40pins would help to fix the issue.
The only struggle now, is more about to make it fit the chassis. From what i tested the oem framework edp cable is too thick to have the display sit flush on the padding of the chassis. I would be getting these edp extenders to save the maximum space possible behind the display and reduce any amount of bending stress on the display.
https://shorturl.at/T7VDc
I’m gonna be updating soon, once i receive the parts…
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Wow thanks for showing this, I appreciate the reply! Looking forward to your update.
Yeah the main reason I’m thinking of doing is because of cost also. It’s a lot cheaper on some Chinese websites so I’m likely going to be doing the same.
Oh and also, welcome to the Framework forums 
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Hey @OuaZo any updates?
Did you get the parts?
@OuaZo I found brand new NE135A1M-N61 with the connector placement like yours. It costs $39AUD (without shipping and import tax) Did you get the edp extender?
New NE135FBM-N41 only costs about 43AUD on Chinese websites. They really have cheap screen
Did anyone ever end up following through with this?
By the look, for the Thirteen, no.
HOWEVER, my thread which is about the Sixteen and the involvement of a touchscreen, use a custom cable. This is important, because Thirteen and Sixteen share the board-side display connector (a.k.a. you can plug a Thirteen screen into a Sixteen, and vise versa).
Which means that my (surprisingly clean) redneck attempts to graft a touchscreen onto the Sixteen will yield more than just a $100 loss on my part [1] – custom cables. I ordered 5, and uh .. well, 5 came.
(click that [1] for popup)
I will also be testing my display on a Thirteen, because the Sixteen have a DP mux that can potentially muddy things up. However I don’t own a Thirteen, so there might be some potential bribery involved.
Both of these are significant, because it means that A. my cable can be used on a Thirteen to connect a pinout-compatiable (check datasheet!) touchscreen for the Thirteen. and B. I (should be able to) drive my 16 inch touch panel on the Thirteen.
$50 for the display and $50 for the cables. Because currently, it is not working, but I didnt blow up the main board ↩︎
awesome, i was looking into using a framework 16 display cable for an alternative display on the 13, with the display connector in the center rather than on the bottom. huge help!
Your custom cables were only $50??
I was expecting much higher. Especially if that’s $50 for a set of 5.
Just to note to anyone using aftermarket screens. I have previously used another manufacturer screen (prior to the launch of and ability to update to the 2.8k) screen, and the only difference was the placement of the socket at the back of the screen. Unfortunately, this means the tight fit for the cable, which can lead to some issues if you’re not careful. I haven’t tried the BOE aftermarket models, but you should be able to use the matching BOE models above as long as the model matches.
The main issues you will face buying from Aliexpress:
- You don’t know the quality of the screen (ie, are there dead pixels/ etc). These can be A+ or rejects and you really have no guarantee either way. Many retailers, including reputable screen sellers, really suck with refunds in cases with issues.
- Aftermarket screens don’t have the brackets already attached. I did remove mine previously to use with the new ones, but one thing i could never find was the removable/peelable double-sided tape FW uses. Do not use a standard double sided table as you will bend the brackets or break the screen if you try to take it out in the future (the hack i used was to use standard making tape looped on itself)
I would 100% recommend anyone without the time or patience to save themselves the trouble and heartache and go with the preassembled FW screen replacement.
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