Direct answer — what is the Dell Latitude 7490 LVDS Display Flex Cable — 30-Pin Non-Touch?
The Dell Latitude 7490 LVDS Display Flex Cable — 30-Pin Non-Touch is the LVDS / eDP flex cable that carries display signal from the motherboard to the LCD panel — a thin, ribbon-style flat cable with a 30-pin eDP connector at the screen end. Replace this cable when the screen flickers, shows colour banding when the lid is angled, or goes blank at certain hinge positions. Available for Rs. 1,599 at N.N Laptop, Hafeez Center, Lahore — a price that remains the best value in Pakistan for 2025 and beyond.
This cable is bench-tested for continuity and signal integrity before listing, so you get a part that works as reliably as the original. If you're in Lahore, you can get same-day delivery; for customers in Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, or Sialkot, we ship nationwide via TCS or Leopards. Just WhatsApp 0314 4000131 to confirm fitment for your specific Dell Latitude 7490 or 7480 — Sayam will reply with live photos and video of the exact unit you'll receive.
Laptop models this display cable fits
| Laptop Model | Variant / Generation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude 7490 | 2018 non-touch FHD | Direct fit |
| Dell Latitude 7480 | 2017 non-touch FHD | Direct fit |
While these are the direct-fit models, the same 30-pin eDP cable is used in many other Dell business laptops of the same era — if you have a different model, send a photo of your old cable's connector to 0314 4000131 and we'll verify compatibility before you order.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connector | 30-pin eDP |
| Cable Length | Original OEM length |
| Signal Type | eDP differential pair |
| Shielding | Original foil + braid shielding |
| Touch Support | Non-touch only |
| Condition | Used – Tested, full continuity check |
| Warranty | 30-day check warranty |
Every cable in stock has been bench-tested on a Dell Latitude 7490 motherboard to ensure clean signal transmission — that's how we catch the quiet failures that multimeters miss. The 30-day check warranty gives you peace of mind: install it, test it, and if there's any signal issue within 30 days, bring it back with the invoice for free replacement.
How to know your display cable has failed
The Dell Latitude 7490 LVDS cable 30-pin fails after years of opening and closing the lid — the cable flexes thousands of times and eventually a conductor cracks. Classic symptoms: the screen flickers when you wiggle the lid, vertical lines appear at certain hinge angles, the display goes completely blank when nearly closed, or one of the colour channels (red, green, blue) drops out. None of these means your screen is dead — replace the cable first.
Diagnostic test
Connect an external monitor via HDMI / DisplayPort. If the external monitor shows a clean picture, the GPU is fine and the issue is the panel or the cable. Wiggle the lid: if the laptop display reacts to lid movement, replace the cable first — it's 5x cheaper than the panel. At Rs. 1,599, this cable is a fraction of the cost of a new LCD, and replacing it often solves the problem completely.
Installation
This is a 30-minute repair. You'll pry the bezel, unscrew four LCD mounting screws, lay the panel forward, peel the cable's adhesive backing off the panel, unclip the connector and replace with this unit. Route the new cable through the hinge channel exactly as the original — twisted routing will fail again.
What's in the box
- 1 × Dell Latitude 7490 LVDS Display Flex Cable — 30-Pin Non-Touch
- Adhesive replacement strip
- Cable routing guide for the listed models
If you'd rather have us do the job, walk into Shop 66A, 3rd Floor, Hafeez Center, Gulberg III, Lahore — our technician can install it in 30 minutes for Rs. 1,500, and it's free if you buy a panel together for a complete display repair.
Buy from N.N Laptop, Lahore
We test every flex cable on a multimeter for continuity across all conductors before listing — no surprise dead conductors. Walk in to Shop 66A, Hafeez Center, Gulberg III for same-day pickup, or order online for nationwide delivery. WhatsApp 0314 4000131 with your laptop model to double-check the part number. See more laptop replacement parts and LCD panels on nnlaptops.com.
For customers outside Lahore, we ship daily via TCS and Leopards — usually arrives in 1-3 business days to Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, or Sialkot. Same-day delivery within Lahore for orders placed before 4 PM.
30-day check warranty
Install, test, and if the cable shows any signal issue within 30 days bring it back with the invoice for free replacement. Cables are delicate — handle by the rigid connector ends, never bend at sharp angles, and route through the hinge channel exactly as the original.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a new or used cable?
This is a pulled-tested cable from a working donor laptop, bench-tested for continuity and signal integrity. Many failures are conductor cracks from years of lid-flex; a healthy donor cable will outlast another panel cycle.
Will this cable fit my Dell Latitude 7490?
Yes. This is the original-spec part for Dell Latitude 7490 and all variants in the compatibility table. The 30-pin eDP connector matches the motherboard side exactly. For other models, send a photo to 0314 4000131.
My screen flickers — is it the cable or the screen?
Most likely the cable. Test: connect an external monitor — if external works fine and the laptop screen flickers when you angle the lid, replace the cable first. Cables fail far more often than panels.
Does this support touch displays?
This is a standard non-touch eDP cable. Touch variants of this laptop use a different multi-pin cable — confirm by counting pins on your old cable before ordering.
Can you install it for me?
Yes — Lahore walk-in installation costs Rs. 1,500 and takes 30 minutes. Free if you buy panel + cable together for a complete display repair.
Order today
Don't replace the screen until you've tried the cable. Order this Dell Latitude 7490 LVDS cable 30-pin for nationwide delivery or WhatsApp 0314 4000131 to confirm the right part for your serial number. Visit nnlaptops.com for more laptop parts and screens.







