3m upgrades

**swift_gti** · 08-22-2007, 03:43 PM

Wow awesome results!
Wonder if they send samples to the UK?
Might give this a go if they do!

**swift_gti** · 08-23-2007, 07:11 PM

Well it looks like they will send some samples to the UK so I've ordered a few sheets.
Might need some pointers from you on how to lay these sheets for the best outcome if you don't mind

- as the technicals of this are far beyond me.. but the practical part of stripping the screen I'm fairly happy with.

**Phatsacks** · 08-23-2007, 10:05 PM

I say we ask for more pictures!

I'm also curious as to how clean the area/room has to be for this. I thought you needed a clean room~

**dprothero** · 08-23-2007, 10:51 PM

So, if I buy a Lilliput 629 ($245), apply these films, is that essentially what the mp3car.com store is selling here for $679?

Trying to figure out what I'm getting for an extra $434 by buying a "transflective" screen.

David

**marshallh** · 08-24-2007, 12:12 AM

I believe this is the page

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...hancementfilm/

**parksgm** · 08-24-2007, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Phatsacks

I say we ask for more pictures!

I'm also curious as to how clean the area/room has to be for this. I thought you needed a clean room~

LCDs are NOT that sensitive to dust and are not hermetically sealed like a hard drive.

The "danger" is allowing dust, dirt, or finger oil to get on the backside of the LCD glass (between the front of the backlight and the back of the LCD panel). It's not harmful to the LCD panel itself, but it does show up when the screen is turned on. A decently dust-free room, clean hands or cotton gloves and a clean worksurface would likely prevent most problems.

**Phatsacks** · 08-24-2007, 12:24 AM

Thanks parksgm!

Guess it's worth the try once it gets here then~

**parksgm** · 08-24-2007, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Phatsacks

Thanks parksgm!

Guess it's worth the try once it gets here then~

Man...thanks for the vote of confidence, but I'd wait for at least a couple of other long-standing forum members to share their experience before taking one person's advice. It's not that I'm not confident in my opinion, it's just that I don't want you to think I gave you bad advice if you end up killing your LCD.

I should add that there ARE lots of delicate components inside an LCD casing. The glass LCD panel, is well, glass, but not likely to break unless you twist or drop it. The LCD panel is frequently attached to a controller board via very thin, flat, flexible cable, to SMALL board-mounted sockets that break easily. I've torn one of those connecting cables before, and it's not something that's easily repairable.

So, if you try...search the forum for pics of a dissected LCD (preferably of the same brand as your own), and proceed slowly and cautiously. As I found out while attempting to upgrade the backlight on my original screen: a dim screen is better than no screen at all.

Good luck!

**mbkowns** · 08-24-2007, 10:19 AM

Really great results i see it worth doing this then getting the touchscreen coated becuase you can see the glare. but other then that its sunlight readable... screw paying 400 bucks ...

**changeip** · 08-24-2007, 02:21 PM

parksgm is right - it's very delicate. You've been warned : ) If you don't mind risking your LCD then go for it, otherwise let someone experienced do it for you. The reason the transflective upgrades are so much is the film itself, if purchased, is like 40-80$ each screen. The rest is labor, and probably rightfully charged because its not quick and easy. (It kind of is if you are good at it)