LCD panel models, for example, usually looks like LP156WF6-(SP)(K1). In the beginning is manufacturer's code, then 3 numbers (screen size), 2 letters (resolution), and 2 sets of brackets (panel type).
Common Manufacturers Codes:
- AU Optronics: B
- ChiMei Innolux: N
- Chunghwa: CLAA
- HannStar: HSD
- Hitachi: TX
- LG Philips: LP
- Lucom: F2
- Quanta: QD
- Samsung: LTN
- Sharp: LQ or LM
Common Screens Sizes:
- 101 (10.1")
- 116 (11.6″)
- 125 (12.5″)
- 133 (13.3″)
- 140 (14.0″)
- 156 (15.6″)
- 173 (17.3″)
Common Resolution:
- WH: 1366x768
- WD: 1600x900
- WF: 1920x1080
- WU: 1920x1200
- WQ: 2560x1440
Panel Type (First letter in the first set of brackets):
- (Tx)(xx) = TN screen
- (Sx)(xx) = IPS screen
LCD Pin (Second letter in the first set of brackets):
- (xP)(xx) = 30pins
- (xL)(xx) = 40pins
Second set of brackets is what laptop the LCD was initially manufactured for. This is not important because a lot of LCD screens are cross-compatible.
So in the example LP156WF6-(SP)(K1), it means LG Philips made 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS panel with 30pins.