komoornik

Hi guys, i was thinking in buying an used FHD E7440 and looking for information about it, i found this forum which i think it's great!. But now, reading about how customizable the E6440 is, looks like a better option, but for me the FHD is a must (or a whim (: ), so ...

Anyone knows how i can recognize a second generation E6440?.

Second generation E6440 come only without expresscard? And first generation with and without?

Thinking in eGPU and FDH at the future, if my only option is a first generation E6440, the best option it's with dGPU or not? or it's a must? I ask this because reading komoornik post:

"N23JF - discrete motherboard with EDP" What does discrete motherboard mean? Mean a motherboard without GPU? Ie needs dGPU?.

"Funny thing there's no camera connector on motherboard with EDP." Mean that second generation comes only without frontal camera?

And finally where can i buy this parts? I can´t find anything in google or ebay.

Thanks!

I've posted part number for motherboard with dGPU, but there are iGPU versions too.

No, camera is available but it's connected via eDP directly not separate connector.

You can buy those parts directly from Dell.

Is there only 1 MB or is there a rev.2 that I need to have? Can I just get the cable and LCD? I don't want to harass but I'm confused.

No, you can't. The older version of motherboard got only LVDS connector, the newer only eDP connector.

Was a bit bored, and did some more upgrades.

FHD IPS on E6440

Parts:

N23JF - discrete motherboard with EDP

THRH4 - EDP cable

K8X8M - lcd back cover EDP (was only comparing both back covers for a minute and did not see difference)

M1WHV - FHD lcd AUO AHVA

Funny thing there's no camera connector on motherboard with EDP.

I will post some pictures later.

Parts:

N23JF - discrete motherboard with EDP

THRH4 - EDP cable

K8X8M - lcd back cover EDP (was only comparing both back covers for a minute and did not see difference)

M1WHV - FHD lcd AUO AHVA

Funny thing there's no camera connector on motherboard with EDP.

Dunno if you guys now, but it's possible to have FHD IPS on E6440 - the EDP lcd from E7440.

Dell has updated back cover, motherboard and cable. It can be EDP now.

I'm proud owner of the E6440 with FHD IPS screen

Anyone had stability issues using modded vbios and 880m?

Got 2 x 880m in SLI but no matter if SLI is enabled or not my M18xR2 is freezing often with black screen.

Any plans for unlocked A12 version?

I've got reference GTX 780 rev B1 with vbios 80.80.31.00.01.

Which vbios can I use?

Zippyshare.com - GK110.rom

The thing is I do not use Optimus.

Was the 880m vbios tested while working on battery mode?

I've got a Precision M6800 with 340.65 drivers with modified inf. On Win7 even in 2d gpu driver is constantly crashing while on battery.

With same driver on Win8.1 it's crashing while trying to run somehting in 3d.

Good thing lcd replacement on E7440 is an easy job.

Of course you should do it!

93d is pretty high for a soldered discrete GPU like 650M.

Shame that optimus does not work on m6800 w 880m.

Nice to see a thunderbolt eGPU.