PRS-700 disassembly

igorsk · 12-20-2008, 06:52 PM

Finally got around to uploading the photos and writing comments.
Flickr gallery here.

Server · 12-20-2008, 10:01 PM

Thanks Igorsk. From what I can tell, the touch panel looks to be independent
of the the LEDs. Can you confirm if the Epson display itself can be repositioned
ie. bypassing the LEDs? or is there an additional plate/panel for the LEDs?

I think the 700 is begging to be modded. Potential seems to be there.

el.astrologo · 12-21-2008, 12:48 AM

This is exciting news, Igorsk! Great work!

How does the screen looks like without the touch-screen? Is it crisp and clear?

I believe the space between the touchscreen and e-ink (now occupied by the side-lights) is responsible for the lack of "crispness", is that the case?

If so, would it be possible to remove the side-lights and get the touch
screen closer to the e-ink screen?

Thanks for the info and keep it coming!

zelda_pinwheel · 12-21-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el.astrologo

This is exciting news, Igorsk! Great work!

How does the screen looks like without the touch-screen? Is it crisp and clear?

I believe the space between the touchscreen and e-ink (now occupied by the side-lights) is responsible for the lack of "crispness", is that the case?

If so, would it be possible to remove the side-lights and get the touch
screen closer to the e-ink screen?

Thanks for the info and keep it coming!

i would also love to know the answer to that question !

dhbailey · 12-21-2008, 08:44 AM

My main question would be related to the one on crispness -- is the eink display actually the same one as the 505 uses? When I shine a bright light on it or turn on the side lights, it really does look as if it is.

And from the appearance of the touch screen in the picture where it is flipped up out of the way, it's obvious to see the smoky appearance of the touch screen, which seems to be the main culprit in the different appearance between the 505 and the 700.

igorsk · 12-21-2008, 10:34 AM

The touch screen is on top of a thick (3-4mm) plexiglass which conducts the light. The LEDs themselves are under the white-black-white rectangular frame around the screen which you can see on this photo. I don't think you can peel off the touch-sensitive film from the glass.

Server · 12-21-2008, 11:13 PM

But if the white-blk-white frame is somehow removed, this would theoretically
bring the display up closer and against the Plexiglas, thus removing the space
to accommodate the LEDs. I think the million dollar question on everyone's mind
is, Can the LEDs be bypassed in favor of enhanced reading in lighting conditions
not previously favored? ie. "crispier text"

TIA

el.astrologo · 12-21-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Server

But if the white-blk-white frame is somehow removed, this would theoretically
bring the display up closer and against the Plexiglas, thus removing the space
to accommodate the LEDs. I think the million dollar question on everyone's mind
is, Can the LEDs be bypassed in favor of enhanced reading in lighting conditions
not previously favored? ie. "crispier text"

Exactly! I wouldn't mind not having the sidelights in exchange of crispier text...

Perhaps one could remove the leds....

zelda_pinwheel · 12-22-2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Server

I think the million dollar question on everyone's mind
is, Can the LEDs be bypassed in favor of enhanced reading in lighting conditions
not previously favored? ie. "crispier text"

TIA

Quote:

Originally Posted by el.astrologo

Exactly! I wouldn't mind not having the sidelights in exchange of crispier text...

Perhaps one could remove the leds....

that's certainly the million dollar question on my mind.

Dr. Drib · 12-23-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

The touch screen is on top of a thick (3-4mm) plexiglass which conducts the light. The LEDs themselves are under the white-black-white rectangular frame around the screen which you can see on this photo. I don't think you can peel off the touch-sensitive film from the glass.

Whoa! Good Buddy. You better charge that sucker!

Don

BookishDreamer · 12-23-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Whoa! Good Buddy. You better charge that sucker!

Don

Very observant, Dr. D!

Dreamer

Andybaby · 12-27-2008, 04:58 AM

Igorsk you missed atleast 1 screw. the one in the binding on the stop of the PRS700.

also igorsk is it possible to remove the innards without pealing off the touch screen?

starrigger · 12-28-2008, 11:27 PM

As I've owned one of these for two days now, it gave me chills to see one being disassembled already.

Is it my imagination, or would you simply need to remove the back cover to replace the battery if necessary?

BTW, for me the LEDs are the main reason for choosing this model, so the notion of removing those is most unappealing.

Andybaby · 12-29-2008, 02:07 AM

about the battery.

no, the metal case is one solid piece of metal. it doesnt split, it has no seems. all the inards are stuffed in through the bottom (or the top)

the right sides plastic is just plastic, on the inside is just a Metal Wall under it

starrigger · 12-29-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andybaby

about the battery.

no, the metal case is one solid piece of metal. it doesnt split, it has no seems. all the inards are stuffed in through the bottom (or the top)

the right sides plastic is just plastic, on the inside is just a Metal Wall under it

Ah. Sounds like replacing the battery would be a little like replacing one in an ipod Mini, which I did successfully a year ago.

12-20-2008, 06:52 PM	#1
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	PRS-700 disassembly Finally got around to uploading the photos and writing comments. Flickr gallery here.

12-21-2008, 12:48 AM	#3
el.astrologo Groupie Posts: 164 Karma: 462 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Device: PRS-700BC	This is exciting news, Igorsk! Great work! How does the screen looks like without the touch-screen? Is it crisp and clear? I believe the space between the touchscreen and e-ink (now occupied by the side-lights) is responsible for the lack of "crispness", is that the case? If so, would it be possible to remove the side-lights and get the touch screen closer to the e-ink screen? Thanks for the info and keep it coming! Last edited by el.astrologo; 12-21-2008 at 12:55 AM. Reason: added

12-27-2008, 04:58 AM	#12
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	Igorsk you missed atleast 1 screw. the one in the binding on the stop of the PRS700. also igorsk is it possible to remove the innards without pealing off the touch screen? Last edited by Andybaby; 12-27-2008 at 05:06 AM.

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Server Anti-Narcissist Posts: 171 Karma: 307 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere Far, Nowhere Near... Device: SØNY6	Thanks Igorsk. From what I can tell, the touch panel looks to be independent of the the LEDs. Can you confirm if the Epson display itself can be repositioned ie. bypassing the LEDs? or is there an additional plate/panel for the LEDs? I think the 700 is begging to be modded. Potential seems to be there.

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dhbailey Guru Posts: 604 Karma: 733 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: HP iPAQ211 / PRS 500, 700 and 505	My main question would be related to the one on crispness -- is the eink display actually the same one as the 505 uses? When I shine a bright light on it or turn on the side lights, it really does look as if it is. And from the appearance of the touch screen in the picture where it is flipped up out of the way, it's obvious to see the smoky appearance of the touch screen, which seems to be the main culprit in the different appearance between the 505 and the 700.

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igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	The touch screen is on top of a thick (3-4mm) plexiglass which conducts the light. The LEDs themselves are under the white-black-white rectangular frame around the screen which you can see on this photo. I don't think you can peel off the touch-sensitive film from the glass.

12-21-2008, 11:13 PM	#7
Server Anti-Narcissist Posts: 171 Karma: 307 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere Far, Nowhere Near... Device: SØNY6	But if the white-blk-white frame is somehow removed, this would theoretically bring the display up closer and against the Plexiglas, thus removing the space to accommodate the LEDs. I think the million dollar question on everyone's mind is, Can the LEDs be bypassed in favor of enhanced reading in lighting conditions not previously favored? ie. "crispier text" TIA

12-28-2008, 11:27 PM	#13
starrigger Jeffrey A. Carver Posts: 1,355 Karma: 1107383 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus, Droid phone, Nook HD+	As I've owned one of these for two days now, it gave me chills to see one being disassembled already. Is it my imagination, or would you simply need to remove the back cover to replace the battery if necessary? BTW, for me the LEDs are the main reason for choosing this model, so the notion of removing those is most unappealing.

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Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	about the battery. no, the metal case is one solid piece of metal. it doesnt split, it has no seems. all the inards are stuffed in through the bottom (or the top) the right sides plastic is just plastic, on the inside is just a Metal Wall under it