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    Has anyone here modded their AAO with a touchscreen?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by The Biles, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. The Biles

    The Biles Notebook Evangelist

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    I see many touchscreen kits on eBay for the AAO and EEE PCs, and I was wondering how well they worked. It would be pretty awesome to have a touchscreen AAO (especially with the added touchscreen compatibility of Windows 7). So to those who have made the modification: How difficult was it on a scale of 1 to 10? Does it work well? Any problems in installation? Who/Where did you buy it from?

    Thanks for any info.

    Also, I'm referring to the solderless installations, like this one.
     
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  2. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    On a scale of 1-10, it's probably 2-4 out of 10. Open the case and the screen bezel, solder usb connection to CN11 port (extra usb port on mobo), connect touch screen, put everything back together, 20 minutes later (if you're experienced), you'll have a touchscreen netbook.

    Also, you can get an AAO service manual to help you disassemble the netbook.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 28, 2009
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  3. andyasselin

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    no but if you do let me know :> how you like it ? I Am seriosly consideing add it to mine

    or if you want buy one i glad test it on mine :>
     
    andyasselin, Apr 29, 2009
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    There's tonnes of guide on aspireoneuser.com for installing a touchscreen. Many people have done it and there's lots of comments and review.
     
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  5. The Biles

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    Erm, aceraspireone.com seems to be in Spanish. I don't see an English link (unless my Spanish really is that bad).
     
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    opps.. wrong forum.... aspireoneuser.com/forum
     
    jackluo923, Apr 29, 2009
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