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geekmaster · 10-04-2012, 10:19 AM

I just discovered that the K3 and K5 have the same eink display connector. Now I am tempted to try swapping screens between them. I hope no "magic smoke" escapes while trying this procedure.

Being able to swap screens with a different model adds to the repair possibilities, if it actually works.

But not now... later...

10-04-2012, 10:19 AM	#23
geekmaster Carpe diem, c'est la vie. Posts: 6,433 Karma: 10773668 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Multiverse 6627A Device: K1 to PW3	I just discovered that the K3 and K5 have the same eink display connector. Now I am tempted to try swapping screens between them. I hope no "magic smoke" escapes while trying this procedure. Being able to swap screens with a different model adds to the repair possibilities, if it actually works. But not now... later...