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NOTICE: The LCD flex cable must be folded correctly before the cable connector can be attached to
the connector on the LCD panel.
7. Fold the LCD flex cable at the crease shown in
The connectors on the Torisan and Sharp LCD panels are mounted in the reverse of each other. This means
that pin 1 on the Torisan panel connector is at the opposite end when compared to pin 1 on the Sharp panel
connector. Both panels have the same connector, but the connector is mounted differently.
The LCD flex cable can connect to either panel by making one fold to the cable. The words Torisan and Sharp
are printed on the cable (see
so the word Torisan is facing up. If you are installing a Sharp LCD panel, fold the cable at the crease so the
word Sharp is facing up.
Figure 16. 12.1-Inch LCD Flex Cable
Replacing the 12.1-Inch LCD Panel Inverter
To replace the 12.1-inch display LCD panel inverter, perform the following steps:
1. Find the manufacturer's name on the back of the LCD panel that is to be installed. The manufacturer is either Torisan
or Sharp.
NOTICE: The inverter jumpers must be configured to match the LCD panel that is installed. Improper
jumper configuration can cause damage to the LCD panel.
2. Ensure that the inverter's configuration jumpers are set correctly (see
If you are installing a Sharp LCD panel, both jumpers are used. If you are installing a Torisan LCD panel, the
bottom jumper is used. See the sticker on the inverter shield for more information.
Figure 17. 12.1-Inch LCD Inverter
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Figure 16). If you are installing a Torisan LCD panel, fold the cable at the crease
1 Backlight connector
2 Label
3 Inverter
16, so that the name of the LCD panel manufacturer faces up.
1 Curled back to connect to
panel
2 LCD manufacturer name
3 Crease (underneath)
4 Crease (on top)
Figure 17).