Screen Swap

Hrant · 08-31-2010, 12:24 AM

What are the chances the new Kindle3 eInk screen
can be purchased as a part and swapped into a Kindle2?

I actually prefer the latter's keyboard, and I'm assuming the new firmware (with the awesome new fonts and Webkit browser) will be available for K2 eventually, but the new screen is Wow.

hhp

Alisa · 08-31-2010, 12:42 AM

I doubt it would be cost effective versus buying a K3 given the labor. It would have to be offered by a company that got screens in bulk, too. I think small runs are only sold in rather expensive dev kits. I'm not sure if it requires a different controller, either.

Hrant · 08-31-2010, 12:45 AM

Actually the Kindle2 teardowns I've seen make it seem pretty easy. Cost: I have no idea, we'll have to see. The big question is, would a simple swap be all that's needed...

hhp

Ervserver · 08-31-2010, 12:52 AM

100% chance if u purchase a Kindle3 and swap the screen out

matt314159 · 08-31-2010, 12:57 AM

I think the controllers may be different, too, so they might not just be directly swappable. Though you could get a pretty good little ebay cottage industry going if you could create a frankenstein, "K2 Pearl"...I bet people would buy it.

AnemicOak · 08-31-2010, 01:05 AM

I don't know where you'd find screens for sale individually, but if you do make sure you get the proper waveform file too.

Blog Kindle · 08-31-2010, 02:45 AM

It would be an interesting experiment but I doubt that it would work. eInk screens have well over a thousand electrical connectors. It's next to impossible to properly align them by hand.

Also since screens are different, eInk controller or at least controller settings might be incompatible.

99% change you'll end up with a couple of fancy paper-weights.

Hrant · 08-31-2010, 09:42 AM

Erserver: Ha. :-)

Of course this would only be feasible if: the connectors were identical; and the external dimensions of the two screens were very close. Let's wait for a K3 teardown.

Getting the part: that can't be too hard, right? Dunno.

BTW, what gives me hope is a webpage I saw showing the successful transplant of an eInk screen from a *Sony* reader to the Kindle1.

hhp

08-31-2010, 12:24 AM	#1
Hrant Polymath in training Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Device: Kindle2 (Global)	Screen Swap What are the chances the new Kindle3 eInk screen can be purchased as a part and swapped into a Kindle2? I actually prefer the latter's keyboard, and I'm assuming the new firmware (with the awesome new fonts and Webkit browser) will be available for K2 eventually, but the new screen is Wow. hhp Last edited by Hrant; 08-31-2010 at 12:24 AM. Reason: Formatting

08-31-2010, 09:42 AM	#8
Hrant Polymath in training Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Device: Kindle2 (Global)	Erserver: Ha. :-) Of course this would only be feasible if: the connectors were identical; and the external dimensions of the two screens were very close. Let's wait for a K3 teardown. Getting the part: that can't be too hard, right? Dunno. BTW, what gives me hope is a webpage I saw showing the successful transplant of an eInk screen from a Sony reader to the Kindle1. hhp Last edited by Hrant; 08-31-2010 at 09:42 AM. Reason: Grammar

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08-31-2010, 12:42 AM	#2
Alisa Gadget Geek Posts: 2,324 Karma: 22221 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Paperwhite, Kindle 3 (retired), Skindle 1.2 (retired)	I doubt it would be cost effective versus buying a K3 given the labor. It would have to be offered by a company that got screens in bulk, too. I think small runs are only sold in rather expensive dev kits. I'm not sure if it requires a different controller, either.

08-31-2010, 12:45 AM	#3
Hrant Polymath in training Posts: 32 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Device: Kindle2 (Global)	Actually the Kindle2 teardowns I've seen make it seem pretty easy. Cost: I have no idea, we'll have to see. The big question is, would a simple swap be all that's needed... hhp

08-31-2010, 12:52 AM	#4
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	100% chance if u purchase a Kindle3 and swap the screen out

08-31-2010, 12:57 AM	#5
matt314159 Groupie Posts: 198 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: High Desert, SoCal Device: KSO, NookColor (CM7.1), Samsung Mesmerize	I think the controllers may be different, too, so they might not just be directly swappable. Though you could get a pretty good little ebay cottage industry going if you could create a frankenstein, "K2 Pearl"...I bet people would buy it.

08-31-2010, 01:05 AM	#6
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I don't know where you'd find screens for sale individually, but if you do make sure you get the proper waveform file too.

08-31-2010, 02:45 AM	#7
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	It would be an interesting experiment but I doubt that it would work. eInk screens have well over a thousand electrical connectors. It's next to impossible to properly align them by hand. Also since screens are different, eInk controller or at least controller settings might be incompatible. 99% change you'll end up with a couple of fancy paper-weights.

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