M215hw01 Lcd

The M215HW01 is a legacy 21.5-inch a-Si TFT-LCD panel from AU Optronics (AUO) primarily used in industrial kiosks, medical equipment, and older All-in-One (AIO) PCs like the HP Pavilion 200 series. AlibabaBeyondinfinite

Technical Profile

* Core Specs: Full HD (1920×1080) resolution, 300 cd/m² brightness, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. BeyondinfinitePanelook

* Interface: 2-channel LVDS (30-pin). Beyondinfinite

* Backlight Alert: This panel uses CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlighting. It is not compatible with modern LED-backlit systems without a dedicated high-voltage inverter. AlibabaBeyondinfinite

Market & Product Trends

* Legacy Lifecycle: As a CCFL panel, the M215HW01 is increasingly categorized as "legacy" or "EoL" (End of Life). Most current market stock consists of refurbished units or surplus inventory from OEM repair channels. Alibaba

* Pricing Insights:

* Refurbished/Used: ~$20.00 – $69.99 (primarily on eBay/Walmart surplus). GoogleGoogleGoogle

* New/OEM Replacement: $89.00 – $115.00 for original AUO stock. AlibabaAlibaba

* Version Sensitivity: Revisions are critical for compatibility. V.B is known for the best timing tolerance with generic controller kits, while V.6 is often proprietary to HP AIO units. Alibaba

Strategic Sourcing Note

For long-term projects, the market is trending toward LED-backlit equivalents (e.g., M215HAN series). If you are maintaining existing equipment, ensure you match the V.x revision code on the back label to avoid logic voltage or timing failures. AlibabaBeyondinfinite