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    LCD Compatability?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Shawn, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Are all LCDs created equal? That is the same size and resolution? I am specifically speaking about a 15" for a CF 50 The panel I have is a broken ITUX97C. There are a lot of available 15" UXGA out there that are different brands. Obviously, brand matters matters for contrast and performance.
    One more question. According to the model number,the CF 50 that I am piecing together originally had an XGA. Any problem using the UXGA assembly instead?

    Thanks
    Shawn
     
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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    You should buy a replacement screen for your model. Unless you are prepared to dig into schematics and possible rewire connectors!
     
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  3. Shawn

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    I am not afraid to rewire, but, I saw this ad on Fleabay and it got me curious.
    Item number 280359042636. Read down to where it says details. I did some checking and the bit about a standard 30 pin connector is accurate.
    This guy also sells other universal LCDs with 20 pin connectors.
    This is just a project I am messing around with. My good CF 50 works fine. This is something I am scavenging cheap parts to build for the heck of it.
    If LCD's are somewhat interchangeable then it makes replacing screens a lot cheaper for anyone who needs one. A LCD for a Thinkpad or a HP is easier to obtain than one for a Toughbook. I believe there is only one 15" inverter for a CF 51 and CF 50, but they use XGA and UXGA and these are different brands of LCD's. Does Panasonic use different MB's for every different resolution or LCD size? I don't know, but I am curious. I just read a post about switching CF 28 and/or CF 27 LCD's. If it works on the 12" and 13", why not the others? Hmm??
    Maybe, if someone doesn't know for sure, I will spend the $ and experiment. I have a minimal amount invested so far. If it goes up in smoke, well I learned something.

    Shawn
     
    Shawn, Apr 30, 2010
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  4. Silver Trooper

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    The 50 and 51 not only use different connectors, but they use different numbers of connectors. I was going to do the same swap when I still was fooling around with the 51's, but I gave up since the mobo connectors are different and the wiring is VERY small going to both. I kept trying to find one with the same connectors as mine, but gave up and sold the parts unit I bought for the screen.
     
    Silver Trooper, Apr 30, 2010
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