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Joined: Thu Feb 09 2006, 05:37PM
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This is the 32" DGM LCD I just resurrected by panel/controller swap :)
Didn't require much modification, a little work with an angle grinder on the bottom panel mount as the donor panel was 5mm bigger (grr!) and some self amalgamating tape on the delicate flexi-pcb's to prevent damage and shorting. I epoxied the control PCB in place on the metal frame as none of the mounting screws fit, and the two sub PCBs to the top of the frame. Had to also modify the metal display covers to not press on the glass, five minutes with cutters and a metal file took care of it.
Apart from a few black spots (this is best done in a clean room FWIW) it works just fine, and has increased its value by about $700
If anyone else tries this, be aware that most panels are *not* electrically compatible. The AU Optronics panels are very similar to the LG ones, but may not work correctly unless the pinouts match and the controller is capable of recognising the commands. I did this to a 22" Samsung panel but the picture was noisy and washed out.
I've also done panel swaps on 17" LCD's, if the connector is the same with the power pins in the right place, the chance of it working is around 80%. Helpfully the backlights usually don't fit but that can be sorted out.
Interestingly, the old panel wasn't actually faulty but the controller's connector had been torn off the PCB somehow. This is a weak point in these monitors, resulting in strange display problems over time and eventually burning out the controller :( unless you have a good controller to swap this usually means its clusterfscked :(
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Location: Westmidlands, UK
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Hi Chris,
Thanks for posting the pics.....its looking great!! as does all your work. I'm always impressed with not only your coils function, but how each one is a work of art! I look forward to following it when you start your post.
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