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    Transparent LCD laptop screen mod

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by nX3NTY, Dec 28, 2012.

  1. nX3NTY

    nX3NTY Notebook Consultant

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    I have one LCD screen with dead L.E.D backlight (its not dead but the backlight ribbon is damaged and can't be replaced unless I changed the whole panel) so I tried something I see on Iron Man film, a transparent LCD. I don't know how well will this works but it doesn't matter because its an unused LCD anyway. I carefully remove the bezel that holding the LCD panel, while being careful on the bottom side where the PCB that controls the panel is connected to the screen via fragile ribbon.

    I removed all the stuff that's made to disperse the backlight evenly behind the LCD panel. There are 4 of these stuff

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    I tried running it totally naked without any bezel (just clip it with some cloth clip to LCD frame). It works quite well in well lit area, even outside! :D

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    It's kinda cool to see bare electronics surrounding the screen

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    Today, I put the LCD back to its case, and this is how it looks from the back. I need to put back the WiFi antenna somewhere :rolleyes:

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    LCD PCB board with its ribbon attached to the screen via ribbon.

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    This mod unfortunately only work when outside, and in well lit areas. If not you will just see the reflection of yourself :laugh: I hope you like my crazy mods :p
     
    nX3NTY, Dec 28, 2012
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  2. TSE

    TSE Notebook Deity

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    That's pretty crazy.

    In the design world, experimenting and playing with materials and components, no matter how ridiculous of experiments they are, usually leads to the best ideas. Keep it up.
     
    TSE, Dec 28, 2012
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  3. nX3NTY

    nX3NTY Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you for the encouragement :)

    I did some other mods on this laptop. Most notably the speakers. Stock one are puny and useless. I tried putting bigger speakers on it but it turns out the integrated codec and amplifier is the culprit, somehow they manage to equalize it even without installing Realtek driver, it looks like it equalized in hardware! I also try it lighten the laptop by removing bits like HDD holder and under the keyboard EMI shield, but in the end of the day the case itself is the heaviest part and there is nothing I could do to lighten it unless I design my own case for it :p
     
    nX3NTY, Jan 3, 2013
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