Strip a Proview PL576Ws 15.4" 1280x800 wide screen LCD monitor

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I finally picked up a proview PL576Ws at local Staples for $229. It might not be the best LCD on the market, but I believe it is the best LCD for a DIY HD Projector.

The LCD module used in this monitor is Toshiba Matsushita Display LTD154EX0HG. I found MAG PS576W uses the same module, so I copied spec here:

16.7M color
0.259 pixel size
1280¡Á800 native
300 cd/m2
400:1
25 ms
100¡ã/ 90¡ã
D-Sub
internal speakers
36W
External power adapter
3.3Kg

The box:

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remove two screws at back lower edge

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The front is now removed

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remove two screws near speakers ...

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and the one near the post on the back

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and the back cover can be removed now

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Optional

you can remove the small cover that reveals wires from controller to LCD. But it is not necessary.

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remove a couple of screws on the side, the back metal panel was move aside to reveal the backlight plugs.

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now the two halves can flip open, and the backlight is ready to remove. there are 3 small screws on the side and one on the metal cover on top of the PCB board(it was removed in the pic)

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flip the PCB board up and the backlight was easily removed