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320 x 80 LCD

I have a device with what appears to be a defective LCD. There's a splotch that's visible even if the unit is powered off. When it's powered on, there's a horizontal line and a vertical line that both appear faint and occasionally show stray junk. I'm assuming something is wrong with the pixel where they intersect, which is near the splotch.

The company that makes this device sells replacement LCDs for $205, which is not cost effective. I'm trying to find a third party replacement, hopefully for under $50. However, it seems that

320 x 80 LCDs are as rare as hen's teeth.

Two questions:

  1. Does anyone know of a source of 320 x 80 LCDs?
  2. How likely is it that if I buy a 320 x 80 LCD with the same physical size, could I use it as a drop in replacement for my unit.

My understanding is that many LCDs tend to use the same controllers and for something as rare as a 320 x 80, it's fairly likely that one I find will be compatible with my device. Am I off base here?

Reply to
Hamad bin Turki al Salami
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In the next two days I should have 320 x 240 LCD's, with serial controllers, but that won't help you I wouldn't think.

have a look at:

formatting link

320 x 80 LCD that may be what you are after. 
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Don McKenzie

In the meantime, you could post the brand and model # of the gear in question. Someone could have a replacement without knowing the resolution specs of the lcd it contains.....

jak

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jakdedert

Thanks for that link. Alas, the size seems to be too small. I need one with a 5 inch width.

I found a telephone with a 320x80 display. I can get that model telephone cheap from a liquidation house. Sadly, as near as I can tell, its LCD is slightly too large.

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Hamad bin Turki al Salami

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