Dell 1702FP 17" LCD Disassembled - Page 2

superdaveumo · 1st February 2006, 07:08 PM

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hey super dave doyou mind if i use these picks for my web site ? as a example of how to strip this monitor

As long as I get $5 per click per image.

j/k. Go for it.

ChristmasGT · 2nd February 2006, 11:09 PM

hey super how did you handle the FFC extension? I accidently ripped mine up against the metal frame and had to purchase another one

I don't wanna do that again

superdaveumo · 5th February 2006, 04:51 PM

Ok, here is what I did for the extension. I had such a problem with fitting the extension and the existing ffc into the connector.

I bought my extension from Lumen Lab. 20 pin extension. First you have to unclip the existing ffc from the board (by lifting the latch). Now before you slide the extension into the latch on the board, you have to sand down one end of the extension (either one, but only one). I used 150 grit sand paper. Finer is good, but I wouldn't go with anything coarser. So this is the delicate part. You want to sand the end down to make it thinner but you also want to keep enough of the plastic on the end to hold the metal wires in place. So, it's a sand 'til you get it type of thing. Sand the end (evenly) and then try fitting it in the connector (the one that came from LL) with the existing ffc. If you can latch it (it will still take some pushing to get the fcc's in the connector) then you're done! Otherwise, sand a little bit more off.

I would recommend sanding with the flow of the wires.

When you hook it all up, keep an eye on the cable. Make sure it's not getting hot. If it does, some wire is crossed; probably where the extension meets the existing ffc (the connector).

superdaveumo · 14th February 2006, 12:22 AM

I also wanted to point out that the "power" board (the one that had 4 connections to the backlights) IS NECESSARY to run the stripped LCD panel. That was an error in the walkthrough. You don't need to hook the 4 backlights up again, but you do need to hook the "power" board back up to the main board.

t0nik · 15th February 2006, 12:33 PM

Has anyone tried playing games on this monitor yet? I would be very interested in the results....much blur?

superdaveumo · 15th February 2006, 02:12 PM

Oh, I played games on it all the time. It's great! I don't notice much if any blur. But, if you are hardcore and NEED 8ms response time (the Dell is more like 20ms), then spend more $$$ and get a faster monitor. I've played games like UT2004, Quake4, FEAR, Sims 2, The Movies, etc on it with no problems.

ic32 · 15th March 2006, 04:30 AM

Having been a lurker here for some time as I assembled my DIY LCD, it looks like I'm going to need to shelve my plans and sell off the parts due to some financial (and space) issues.

I have stripped a Dell 1703FP, so it's a Samsung LTM170E6-L04 17" LCD panel.

I'll make a separate post for this, but just thought this was a wise place to mention it, since the 1703 is extremely similar. Of course, if you buy mine, you don't need to worry about disassembling the monitor...

Message me if you're interested.

xp1800 · 6th August 2006, 12:01 AM

ic32 can you post up instructions/pics on how you disassembled your Dell 1703FP LCD, I can't seem to figure out how to take it apart.

Thanks!

Irwin AR · 27th August 2006, 03:41 PM

ic32 still have those panel to sell?
your email not activated here.

15th March 2006, 04:30 AM	#17
ic32 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC	If anyone is interested in my LCD... Having been a lurker here for some time as I assembled my DIY LCD, it looks like I'm going to need to shelve my plans and sell off the parts due to some financial (and space) issues. I have stripped a Dell 1703FP, so it's a Samsung LTM170E6-L04 17" LCD panel. I'll make a separate post for this, but just thought this was a wise place to mention it, since the 1703 is extremely similar. Of course, if you buy mine, you don't need to worry about disassembling the monitor... Message me if you're interested.

6th August 2006, 12:01 AM	#18
xp1800 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006	How to Disassemble 1703FP? ic32 can you post up instructions/pics on how you disassembled your Dell 1703FP LCD, I can't seem to figure out how to take it apart. Thanks!

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2nd February 2006, 11:09 PM	#12
ChristmasGT diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MO	hey super how did you handle the FFC extension? I accidently ripped mine up against the metal frame and had to purchase another one I don't wanna do that again

5th February 2006, 04:51 PM	#13
superdaveumo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado	Ok, here is what I did for the extension. I had such a problem with fitting the extension and the existing ffc into the connector. I bought my extension from Lumen Lab. 20 pin extension. First you have to unclip the existing ffc from the board (by lifting the latch). Now before you slide the extension into the latch on the board, you have to sand down one end of the extension (either one, but only one). I used 150 grit sand paper. Finer is good, but I wouldn't go with anything coarser. So this is the delicate part. You want to sand the end down to make it thinner but you also want to keep enough of the plastic on the end to hold the metal wires in place. So, it's a sand 'til you get it type of thing. Sand the end (evenly) and then try fitting it in the connector (the one that came from LL) with the existing ffc. If you can latch it (it will still take some pushing to get the fcc's in the connector) then you're done! Otherwise, sand a little bit more off. I would recommend sanding with the flow of the wires. When you hook it all up, keep an eye on the cable. Make sure it's not getting hot. If it does, some wire is crossed; probably where the extension meets the existing ffc (the connector).

14th February 2006, 12:22 AM	#14
superdaveumo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado	I also wanted to point out that the "power" board (the one that had 4 connections to the backlights) IS NECESSARY to run the stripped LCD panel. That was an error in the walkthrough. You don't need to hook the 4 backlights up again, but you do need to hook the "power" board back up to the main board.

15th February 2006, 12:33 PM	#15
t0nik diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne	Has anyone tried playing games on this monitor yet? I would be very interested in the results....much blur?

15th February 2006, 02:12 PM	#16
superdaveumo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado	Oh, I played games on it all the time. It's great! I don't notice much if any blur. But, if you are hardcore and NEED 8ms response time (the Dell is more like 20ms), then spend more $$$ and get a faster monitor. I've played games like UT2004, Quake4, FEAR, Sims 2, The Movies, etc on it with no problems.

27th August 2006, 03:41 PM	#19
Irwin AR diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur	ic32 still have those panel to sell? your email not activated here.

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