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Upgrading the AC100 LCD panel
While it is possible to do that, you will run into some issues actually making use of your better panel. For average users: this includes re-compiling your kernel - so if you don't want to do that, better not touch your panel. Apart from that, it's fairly easy and waiting for the new panel to be shipped takes up most of the time needed. This page is based primarily on this article, which will guide you through installing the hardware step by step.
Hardware
Acquisition
What you are looking for is either the “AU Optronics B101EW01”, which is known to work, or in fact any similar LCD panel fulfilling the following requirements:
- 1mm thick
- connector at the right place
- roughly the same dimensions as original
In fact, it would even be possible to fit a touchscreen - but nobody has tried that out as of yet. To find out where to buy such an LCD panel you could either search the internet or directly use one of the following links:
Installation
For a thorough explanation, just refer to the article mentioned above. If you feel competent enough, here is a short wrap-up:
- unscrew panel cover and pull away
- unscrew panel and unplug connector
- plug in and insert new panel
- if necessary, make it fit
- reattach panel cover and screw it down