Greetings folks,

The following is a list that will be updated as I gather information. If you would like to add anything, please contact a member of the Moderating team.

Please keep your posts on-topic. -ty nor

Things you should know before you start to strip your LCD.

1) LCD panels and interface cards are vulnerable to damage from static discharge and so static-dissipative handling precautions must be used. These include grounded work mats and wristbands. ESDSystems
2) Take your time; do not force the components apart. Excluding the front bezel, the inside components are usually held together with clips and screws. If it does not seem to want to come apart look for hidden screws on the sides, top, bottom.
3) Use a credit card and a small amount of even force to separate the front and back plastic bezel.
4) TAKE YOUR TIME!
5) Document everything! Use pen and paper to document the location of parts.
6) Watch those FFC’s they can tear very easily.
7) In addition, the LCD cell itself is glass and must be protected from impacts, scratches, and stress.
8) A mounting mustn’t introduce a bending stress as this could damage the glass cell, or dislodge the connections around the edge. (Be very, very careful with the edge connectors around the TFT LCD cel itself.)
9) The front face of the panel is soft and once marked cannot easily be cleaned, as any pressure could crack it. The front surface is also readily scratched. For this reason, wear non-powdered surgical gloves or something without residue of any kind. Powder Free Latex
10) Finally, if you don’t know! ASK! Get on the forum or IRC chat and ASK!


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Stripping an LCD Monitor

The links (Continued)

BenQ 557s and 557s Version 2 (Note: Same as 567s v2 without speakers)

BenQ 557s V2 Teardown (Thanks Sydneybird)

BenQ 557s Ground Wire Setup (Thanks Supermadmax)

BenQ 557s Lead Length (Thanks to Movieguy128)

Benq FP591

Benq FP591 teardown (Thanks to Skanmyth)

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Liguid Video 1512

Liquid Video 1512 Teardown (Thanks Ookpic)
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CT-529

CT 529 (Thanksto Xanderphillips)

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SGI 1600SW

SGI 1600SW Teardown (Thanks to Buckyball)
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Slimage 710A (Note: This monitor has an ffc issue)

SLImage 710A teardown (Thanks to joe2000chevy)

FFC Fix for Slimage 710A (Thanks again to joe2000chevy

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General Tips on LCD mounting\stripping, and ffc issues.

FFC Components

FFC Fix as posted on our Help Forum

FFC by Molex -parts for extending ffc's- (Thanks to Miles Teg)

Custom Cables for ffc extention (Thanks to Mark C)

FFC Connectors (Thanks to Mark C)
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General Tips for LCD's

LCD adhesion, What not to stick a panel with?

LCD Temperature tips (Thanks to strygrog)

General Info on LCD technology

LCD Technology links (Thanks to Mo'Tussin)

what is the best way to clean the front and back of an lcd?

With an extremely soft cloth and pure alcohol.

Does anyone have the step by step of stripping a Mag LT-456s? I just bought it from Best buy and want to make sure that I don't fry it while taking it apart. I understand the grounding and will definitely take care of that.

Any help or picts before I begin would be great. Measure 5 times cut once kind of thing... or something like that.
thanks,

Check out my post..i just used that lcd.http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1208

if you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

Have you been happy with the outcome? Was the LCD difficult to strip?

I appreciate your help.

Hello, I am new to the forum and I have read a lot. Is there a person who has pictures of the NEC 1545v tear down? Or any comments the LCD?

Thanks,
Bob

I don't think so. Check some of the other teardown posts, most monitors are similar.

Question from one very inexperieced LCD fiddler ...

Is the backlight ( and diffusers ) the only thing we remove from the LCD ? Meaning, do I leave all other circuitry connected ?
After doing a half strip on my Samsung 151s ( it needs a ffc extension ) I was wondering if the light had its own power supply which I should remove aswell or do we leave those pink wires hanging free ?

Samsung 151s, the backlight should unplug from the board in the metal cage, I just left that board in the cage with the other parts.

I bought the parts for the ffc extension from Mouser electronics <$15 usd.

thanks randy,
After watching your project I thought you would be the perfect person to ask but I didn't, thinking it might be a bit of a sore point....
From what I've seen so far it seems to be an easy strip, just concerned as to how I'm going to mount the side controller board so that it doesn't interfere with the fresnels or field of view, any tips ? Did you ever discover what happened to your panel ?
Hope you're having more luck with your next one !
Steve

Please forgive my ignorance, I can't remember where I saw it so I'll just ask. After stripping my lcd, do I need to flip it or rotate it for installation in the box?

Turn it upside down and face the former front of the box to the rear.

Thank you Brainchild, I saw that somewhere else but I don't remember where. Thanx again.


Zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom. I hope customs lets them go. I can't wait. Woohoo.

What would be the best way to deal with glass edges? My lcd doesn't have any protection and its glasses on the edges... And I already see one of the corner has a chip (probably from manufacture). I was going to use a hot glue and protect the chipped edges. Beside this what would be a good way to protect the LCD?

Here is what I was thinking about doing:
o use Foam block for support to protect the lcd. (I don't know if the foam is strong enough to hold the lcd for a long period of time.
o In-line the wood with rubber strips

Oningyou,

I used the metal frame the LCD came in with a silicone beed around the edge. If you choose to use silicone, use Type II clear and get it in the needle nose small container. Take extreme care not to get "any" on the LCD cell itself. You can use the diffuser sheet to protect the LCD while you are working with silicone.

Cheers,
Lee

I would be worried about static with a foam block. I'm sure you've seen how styrofoam static clings to everything.

If I "ripped" on of the ffc "edge connectors" (as I hear they are called amongst other things) that connects the circuitry to the LCD, is there any chance of repair? And if so what would the best possible method be. BTW I have a BENQ 557s and only about a 5mm section is ripped.

Samsung 152n working just as fine

Going to post some monitor stripping links here for the sake of consolidation. I'll edit more in as i find them.

BenQ FP531 (so-so pic quality): diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31694&highlight=fp531 (add the www.)

CMV 522a (workable FFC issue) : http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?s...333&hl=cmv+522a -&- http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?s...986&hl=cmv+522a -&- http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?s...opic=2861&st=20

Samsung 512n : http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?s...ic=3492&hl=512n

A round of applause to all who've documented their strips for the benefit of all Lumenlabbers

Whats up fellas does anyone have experiance stripping a NEC MultiSync Lcd 1525 any info it would be helpful

i have the samsung 152n. not a bad panel for the price, there is one 20pin .5mm pitch ffc that needs to be extended, but with the LL extension kit in hand the task takes about 30 seconds. i've watched movies and played ps2 games on this panel and the images arent that bad. it has a 25ms response time, wich to me equals verry little ghosting or artifacting. hope this helps, good luck in your search!

I was just wondering what we should do with our lcd after stripping, and before mounting, to keep it safe.

If you have some anti-static bags from any computer parts, these work good for storing your components in. They come in a variety of sizes. if you find one big enough, they work fine for the LCD as well. Bubblewrap also comes to mind. Store them on a high shelf somewhere. I have also heard of people using saranwrap for wrapping their LCD and fresnels with with while getting things tweaked right in the box. Do this at your own risk as when using on your lcd because saranwrap holds a static charge for a few minutes after you roll it off the roll...

are the bags that a new lcd screen comes in anti-static. Can I get away with storing it in there?

Usually not. Antistatic is not clear. It's usually a dark gray or black because it has carbon or something impregnated in it. This makes it conductive but with a huge resistance to dissipate energy. Pink poly does nothing for you.

Safest thing you can do is not strip the LCD until you are about ready for it.

I used one of the antistatic mats from radio shack. I stripped the lcd on it and left it on the mat. I put the lcd and mat in a box untill I was ready to put it in the projector. p.s. I also left the mat hooked up to ground. I really like the mat as it also has a wrist strap. such a small investment to protect your larger one, I don't see were you could go wrong.

Is the circuit board in any danger of being fried after it is placed in the enclosure. If so, what preventative measures should I take while mounting it?

anyone have a link for stripping the lcd on a CMV CT529A Replacement Model For 1515.

Is it the same as 1512 or are there any differences?


Thx.