TOP 10 easier LCD panel to dismount

Hi guys !

Tonight, I began to search for the perfect LCD panel. (Easyness to dismount, good image quality etc....)

I went to local Staples store and tried Samsung Syncmaster 151v which seemed to be a nice one. I mean that it has only a little flat cable which need to be lengthened. No big deal considered it's one of the less expensive that can be found in big surface stores.

I'm aware of NEC panels which a lot of people here are using but it would help a lot of people to make a list of the best lcd panel to get. (rated on easyness to dismount, image quality, response time etc.)

If you're one of those who made their own projector, it would be great to put on the list the brand of LCD panels you're using and rate it.

So here's the first one :

1. Samsung Syncmaster 151v
Pixel Pitch (mm) : 0.297
Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768
Brightness : 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio : 330 : 1
Viewing Angle ( H/V ) : 140 / 120
Response Time (ms) : 25
Interface : Analog
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) : 60
Vertical Frequency (kHz) : 75
Color Supported : 16.2 mil.

Pro :
Not expensive
Cons:
Requires to lengthen a small flat cable

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It's not only a little flat cable, it's a freakingly tiny flat cable with connections separate by the width of a single hair!

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hehehehe !!! My lack of experience is betraying me. However, you'll easily find flat cable extension in Digikey catalog. The flat cable problem is now less a concern.

The purpose of the list I'm trying to build is mainly to find easily dismountable lcd panel and hopefully, give the chance to avoid cable extension etc...

Thanks for your feedback !

Now, I need suggestions !

In catalog "A" section
look under "Flat Flex cable assemblies"

You get get up to 8" cables (and if you need more, simple connect several cables together)

I hope the link works !

http://ca.digikey.com/scripts/ca/dksus.dll?Criteria?Ref=27004&Cat=30409432

It should solve many's troubles

You should also take a look at those :

http://ca.digikey.com/scripts/ca/dksus.dll?Criteria?Ref=27219&Cat=30343897

Hope this helps !

Nice one !

With a total response time of around 30ms, this panel allows about 33fps which is not bad.

So right now, we've got 3 panels in our list !

1. Samsung Syncmaster 151v
Pixel Pitch (mm) : 0.297
Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768
Brightness : 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio : 330 : 1
Viewing Angle ( H/V ) : 140 / 120
Response Time (ms) : 25
Interface : Analog
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) : 60
Vertical Frequency (kHz) : 75
Color Supported : 16.2 mil.

Pro :
Not expensive
Cons:
Requires to lengthen a small flat cable

2. SAMSUNG 151S (Samsung LTM150XH-L01 )
Diagonale: 15''
Type: a-si TFT/TN
Pitch: 0,297 mm
Color Supported : 16,7 millions (no dithering)
Brightness : 250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio : 300:1
Viewing Angle ( H/V ) : 140° / 120°
Response Time (ms) : 30 ms
Montée , entre 5 et 10 ms.Descente, entre 20 et 25 ms
Maximum Resolution : 1024x768: 75 Hz
LVDS

Pro :
Not expensive
easy to take apart, only 8 screw.
LVDS
no need to lengthen cable, (its short but no problem)

Cons:
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3. NEC 1545v
Pixel Pitch (mm) : 0.297
Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768
Brightness : 200 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio : 300 : 1
Viewing Angle ( H/V ) : 140 / 120
Response Time (ms) : 30-50ms
Interface : Analog
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) : 60
Vertical Frequency (kHz) : 75
Color Supported : 16.2 mil.

Pros:
Very easy to take apart

Cons:
A little bit slow


If you've built your own projector, please share comments about the panel you're using so we can make this list the more complete as possible. Possibly it could be moved in the FAQ afterward.

Very nice !

I'm sure many saw the ebay thread with the converted slim win 15" lcd ...

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It's very interesting that for sure but they're not available in quantities

The motivation under the creation of this list is to gather informations about particular LCD panels that people can consult to help them to choose the right panel based on their own criterias.

Don't worry, your comments are appreciated !

So here's the latest list :

1. Samsung Syncmaster 151v
Pixel Pitch (mm) : 0.297
Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768
Brightness : 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio : 330 : 1
Viewing Angle ( H/V ) : 140 / 120
Response Time (ms) : 25
Interface : Analog
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) : 60
Vertical Frequency (kHz) : 75
Color Supported : 16.2 mil.

Pro :
Not expensive
Cons:
Requires to lengthen a small flat cable

2. SAMSUNG 151S (Samsung LTM150XH-L01 )
Diagonale: 15''
Type: a-si TFT/TN
Pitch: 0,297 mm
Color Supported : 16,7 millions (no dithering)
Brightness : 250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio : 300:1
Viewing Angle ( H/V ) : 140° / 120°
Response Time (ms) : 30 ms
Montée , entre 5 et 10 ms.Descente, entre 20 et 25 ms
Maximum Resolution : 1024x768: 75 Hz
LVDS

Pro :
Not expensive
easy to take apart, only 8 screw.
LVDS
no need to lengthen cable, (its short but no problem)

Cons:
....

3. NEC 1545v
Pixel Pitch (mm) : 0.297
Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768
Brightness : 200 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio : 300 : 1
Viewing Angle ( H/V ) : 140 / 120
Response Time (ms) : 30-50ms
Interface : Analog
Horizontal Frequency (kHz) : 60
Vertical Frequency (kHz) : 75
Color Supported : 16.2 mil.

Pros:
Very easy to take apart

Cons:
A little bit slow

4. Envision EN5100e
Pixel Pitch 0.30mm x 0.30mm
Display Area 304mm x 228mm
Brightness 200 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 250:1
Response Time 50ms
Viewing Angle Horizontal: 120 Degree
Frequency Horizontal: 30K~60KHz
Pixel Frequency 100MHz
Resolution 1024 x 768 @60Hz (recommended)
Color 16.7M

Pros:
1) Very Easy to dismantle
2) No lengthening needed - Vertical/Horizontal boards are embeded into the glass around the LCD.

Cons:
1) Slow response time