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Old 11-25-2007, 12:50 PM
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Anyone replaced the LCD screen on their digicam?

I bought a Panasonic DMC FX-07 on eBay. It arrived in like new condition, was actually in better shape then I was expecting. Unfortunately while I was working, the screen somehow cracked. I don't know when or how, I just took it out of it's hard case and the screen was cracked. Put a big damper on my day. Anyway, I was wondering if there is a good source to buy LCD screen cheap or should I try to pick on up on ebay that has some other issue cheap. I don't know how easy it would be to replace, but if I can get a new screen cheap enough, whether direct from a retailer or something, or through ebay, I figure I have nothing to lose at this point.
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i replaced two LCDs... but they were on the Canon Powershot... u will need to take out the LCD to get the model number that is printed on it... then i just googled the model # and was able to find a store that sold replacements... the screen was like 30 bucks + shipping... u just need to take your time and go slow with it...

good luck...
Old 11-25-2007, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
i replaced two LCDs... but they were on the Canon Powershot... u will need to take out the LCD to get the model number that is printed on it... then i just googled the model # and was able to find a store that sold replacements... the screen was like 30 bucks + shipping... u just need to take your time and go slow with it...

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Really, it was that cheap? That's not bad at all. If I can successfully replace the screen, even with that added cost I would still be a couple hundred below what the camera originally would have cost in stores. I'll have to give it a shot. How hard was it for you to get the screen out of the powershot?
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interesting...

i really need to replace the screen on my powershot SD400. the screen is pretty scratched up and there is a spot where the anti-reflective coating has come off.

yea yea i know i need to take care of it better
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I have replaced one on a canon powershot as well and it was only 30 for the screen
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Originally Posted by 2001AudiS4
Really, it was that cheap? That's not bad at all. If I can successfully replace the screen, even with that added cost I would still be a couple hundred below what the camera originally would have cost in stores. I'll have to give it a shot. How hard was it for you to get the screen out of the powershot?
just take ur time... it is a few screws and a few clips that hold the case together... gentle with the ribbon though... it is so tiny...
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Originally Posted by KaMLuNg
just take ur time... it is a few screws and a few clips that hold the case together... gentle with the ribbon though... it is so tiny...

I'll take my time and hopefully be successful. I am hoping to have some time this weekend to give a shot. Thanks.
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