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    Possible to get Longer Flex Cable to connect laptop's LCD screen to the motherboard?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ricky_S, Jan 17, 2010.

  1. Ricky_S

    Ricky_S Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys is it possible to get a longer flex cable? I'm looking for one that's about 11-12ft long?

    Chances are pretty low to find one. is it possible to make my own? For example I can get a flex cable for acer 5050 from ebay. Can I then get the thin wires and add them between the connectors making the flex cable longer? Would this work? or would the wire being too long be a problem?

    thanks
     
    Ricky_S, Jan 17, 2010
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    I think that they are short for a reason (to reduce interference).

    I'd be surprised if you could get one that long - and that it would work.

    But, I wish you luck on your search!

    Cheers!
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jan 17, 2010
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  3. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    I'm quite sure that if you were to DIY extend you a cable with like a soldering gun and various things, I really don't see why it wouldn't work. Unless signal degradation is an issue.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Jan 17, 2010
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