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    CF19 Digitizer LED install in LCD

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Shawn, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Oops I did it again...... :D

    I tried it on a BIOS locked CF19 first..I did not want the magic smoke to come out of my good CF19..I will convert it this week:thumbsup:.
    I can't wait to see the increase in battery life.
    I used only one strip. I don't think there is room for two :(..I needed to pay attention and watch out for fingerprints. I had to completely remove and reinstall the reflective sheets.
    I removed the metal CCFL holder and threw it away. I put a 1/4 inch white strip to cover the reflector directly behind the LED strip. Attached it with double faced tape. Same tape I used to attach the LED strip.

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    Shawn, Jul 15, 2014
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    Nice work! :thumbsup:
     
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    Good job, man! Did you eliminated the reflection on the LCD near the LED area. I've tried different reflector on cf-74 LCD but still those reflection are visible. The only way to eliminate those is to adjust a bit away the LED strip from the LCD glass.

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    It would be good to add some hot melt glue to the wires coming off the LED strip.

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    Shawn, Aug 2, 2014
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    You sure you can't fit 2 strips in there?
     
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    I might be able to fit 1 1/2 :eek: I checked again when I installed the strip in my personal CF19.

    I just measured the metal CCFL holder I removed. It fit in snugly in the groove where the LED strip goes. It is .111 inches or 2.81mm...I believe these strips are 2mm.

    If I left one led strip partially hang out the back, they may fit. I would then need to rearrange the rubber LCD stops on the lid.
    The reflector would not fit perfectly flush then either.

    It would be nice to have 2 strips. It needs the extra light in daylight.
     
    Shawn, Aug 2, 2014
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