And...
The picture quality was quite excellent...very crisp and very contrasted (500:1). My new 19" crt monitor is a wash-out in comparison...
There was also a bonus. I found that I could use the metal bracket (that clamped the lcd to the backlight) to support the lcd and ffcs after I removed it. I siliconed the control board ffcs to the bracket to control flex, and ran a bead of silicone around the entire lcd to 'glue' it to the bracket. I highly recommend that the first thing anyone does is to find a way to control flex in the ffcs. If one of the panel-to-control board cables break, you've just wasted your panel.
Here's a pic in which you can see the blue silicone on the ffcs....
A pic after teardown, testing (it works!) 🙂
The picture quality was quite excellent...very crisp and very contrasted (500:1). My new 19" crt monitor is a wash-out in comparison...
There was also a bonus. I found that I could use the metal bracket (that clamped the lcd to the backlight) to support the lcd and ffcs after I removed it. I siliconed the control board ffcs to the bracket to control flex, and ran a bead of silicone around the entire lcd to 'glue' it to the bracket. I highly recommend that the first thing anyone does is to find a way to control flex in the ffcs. If one of the panel-to-control board cables break, you've just wasted your panel.
Here's a pic in which you can see the blue silicone on the ffcs....
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A pic after teardown, testing (it works!) 🙂
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Thank's Brainchild, That's very helpfull...Thank's for putting in the work it take's to share...
Brainchild - great pics. Just a few questions. Does that silicone just reinforce the FFC's? Can I get that silicone at home depot or somewhere and is there a special type I should be looking for?
...and about the 90 degree problem. Is there any ways to get around that ya think? Thanks.
...and about the 90 degree problem. Is there any ways to get around that ya think? Thanks.
silicone and ffcs
jj0ns0n,
I used the silicone caulk to glue the ffcs to the supporting metal structure. Now when I handle the lcd there isn't any flex in the connectors. It is quite common for the board-to-lcd connectors to break..and they can't really be soldered back if they do. The silicone is just 'RTV' caulk, available at Home Despot and any auto parts store. It is important to use silicone and NOT latex as latex has some residual conductivity when dry.
As far as the 90 degree angle goes; sure you can get around it if you can find an extension cable of the appropriate pin/pitch, as you already know. I didn't consider this to be a problem as I'm building an enclosure. I figure I got off lucky..🙂
For the very intrepid soldering is possible. This is one of the 'fatter' conductor cables I've seen so it's doable, just sketchy...
I also have an idea for extending cables using only male-to-male ffcs (in case you can't find female-male 'extensions')...if you're interested I'll let you know.
jj0ns0n,
I used the silicone caulk to glue the ffcs to the supporting metal structure. Now when I handle the lcd there isn't any flex in the connectors. It is quite common for the board-to-lcd connectors to break..and they can't really be soldered back if they do. The silicone is just 'RTV' caulk, available at Home Despot and any auto parts store. It is important to use silicone and NOT latex as latex has some residual conductivity when dry.
As far as the 90 degree angle goes; sure you can get around it if you can find an extension cable of the appropriate pin/pitch, as you already know. I didn't consider this to be a problem as I'm building an enclosure. I figure I got off lucky..🙂
For the very intrepid soldering is possible. This is one of the 'fatter' conductor cables I've seen so it's doable, just sketchy...
I also have an idea for extending cables using only male-to-male ffcs (in case you can't find female-male 'extensions')...if you're interested I'll let you know.
Is there any way to research the construction of a lcd monitor before buying it to see if it is easy to take apart?
I have some strange models here in Argentina.
AOC LM 520
LG 566LE
MTek lze 568
viewtech vt501
Tech-1 e-5
I have some strange models here in Argentina.
AOC LM 520
LG 566LE
MTek lze 568
viewtech vt501
Tech-1 e-5
bigup mehlin and bigtinker for cutting the edge with some of the most recent easy fabbed lcd panels. mehlin is it said maalin?
what are the colors like, are you using extra fresnels, are 6 pixel fonts readable, please stick up some photos especially cos you have excellent cameras... 🙂
i'll add the research to the easy dismount panel charts, still researching a usable panel. megamus, almost called you megaman, have you got one, how dextrous was it it to make also?
what are the colors like, are you using extra fresnels, are 6 pixel fonts readable, please stick up some photos especially cos you have excellent cameras... 🙂
i'll add the research to the easy dismount panel charts, still researching a usable panel. megamus, almost called you megaman, have you got one, how dextrous was it it to make also?
CMV 1512
Brainchild-
Do you or anyone else know if the CMV 1512 will lay flat when stripped or is it like the 1515, won't lay flat? I'm building an enclouser and originally bought the BenQ 567s, ut I got screwed on an Ebay deal, but I got my money back.
So now I'm searching for an LCD monitor, and the CMV 1512 is shaping up to be my monitor of choice. As long as I don't have to be concerned with flat flexible cables.
Tom
Brainchild-
Do you or anyone else know if the CMV 1512 will lay flat when stripped or is it like the 1515, won't lay flat? I'm building an enclouser and originally bought the BenQ 567s, ut I got screwed on an Ebay deal, but I got my money back.
So now I'm searching for an LCD monitor, and the CMV 1512 is shaping up to be my monitor of choice. As long as I don't have to be concerned with flat flexible cables.
Tom
tmitch007 I got your email but rather post on the board to share the info. My 1512 looks exactly like brainchilds 1515 from the inside. Including the one 90 degree angle board. Like brainchild said this board is not really a problem since you are building your enclosure. All the other cables are long enough to move around. You just have to get a little creative for that one board. I just glued a little piece of wood at the bottom of my enclosure at a 90 degree angle to give that board a little support and was able to place the other cables and boards out of the way.
Does anyone have a link to a site where you can buy the 1512 ?
I'm in the USA...I think it's hard to get here.
Also there was another thread about circuit city having a monitor (house brand) call LiquidView, a 15"LCD that somone thought could be a 1512, has anyone tryed it ? Does anyone know if it is a 1512 or not ?
I'm in the USA...I think it's hard to get here.
Also there was another thread about circuit city having a monitor (house brand) call LiquidView, a 15"LCD that somone thought could be a 1512, has anyone tryed it ? Does anyone know if it is a 1512 or not ?
yes cmv from CHI MEI corporation, in china, and it's mostlyu exported to the middle and far east. i think the only way to know whom in america stocks them is by trying to contact cmv head office through chi mei to ask about purchasers abroad...
you can probably get the details of the 1512 through chi mei design papers...
you can probably get the details of the 1512 through chi mei design papers...
My Contribution
Brand : HP
Model : FP50
Panel Used : LM150X05 B3 LG.Philips
Desc:
Fairly easy to open up...no screws panel only held in place by 6 self tapping screws...
COntroller used : Genesis based
Pictures :
Brand : HP
Model : FP50
Panel Used : LM150X05 B3 LG.Philips
Desc:
Fairly easy to open up...no screws panel only held in place by 6 self tapping screws...
COntroller used : Genesis based
Pictures :
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Removing the shield ...behold....it is a genesis based controller....and also noticed something
BENQ...hmmmm....that would indicate HP gets it LCD controller board from ACER ...kekeke...which would mean HP and Acer Panel similar??....
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DVI ...really have to find a replacemnt panel to get this baby working....design look cool.....
Panel Model made by LG-Philips
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Can you post a picture of the ribbon cable connection and the whole thing disassembled? Get find!! The DVI is an A++.
ok....will be taking some pics...i am trying to replacethe panel as the panel broke...i got this unit off someone at yahoo for about 20 USD!! in singapore 😀
Actually half the panel is ok as seen here....this also confirms controller board no problem...just the panel
Any kind soul in the states can help me source this panel?...LM150X05 - B3
The connection on LCD Panel
Any kind soul in the states can help me source this panel?...LM150X05 - B3
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The connection on LCD Panel
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Did you get the backlight out of the lcd?
This looks almost exactly like my hp, unfortantely my lcd is a toshiba, and has the stupid ribbon cable on it connecting the H and V boards, making mine useless, but my connectors off the video board match exactly, cept mine also doesn't have DVI< DVI is the ultimate goal for all of us
so to summarize the question, it doesn't look like you have taken out the backlight, does this lcd need ribbon cable extension?
This looks almost exactly like my hp, unfortantely my lcd is a toshiba, and has the stupid ribbon cable on it connecting the H and V boards, making mine useless, but my connectors off the video board match exactly, cept mine also doesn't have DVI< DVI is the ultimate goal for all of us
so to summarize the question, it doesn't look like you have taken out the backlight, does this lcd need ribbon cable extension?
i cant edit my picture links above...anyway here is the actuall http address
http://members.lycos.co.uk/nikkolee/fp50/
http://members.lycos.co.uk/nikkolee/fp50/
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