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This document is a quick guide for the LYNX-II LCD Replacement MOD REV2.0, detailing the installation process and necessary precautions. It outlines required materials, step-by-step instructions for removing components, soldering connections, and ensuring proper voltage checks. Users are warned about potential risks and the importance of checking connections to avoid damage during the modification process.

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Quick Guide_LYNX-II_REV2_0

This document is a quick guide for the LYNX-II LCD Replacement MOD REV2.0, detailing the installation process and necessary precautions. It outlines required materials, step-by-step instructions for removing components, soldering connections, and ensuring proper voltage checks. Users are warned about potential risks and the importance of checking connections to avoid damage during the modification process.

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LYNX-II LCD Replacement MOD REV2.

0
Quick Guide
ATTENTION ! Installing the LCD replacement is on your own risk! Your LYNX-II could be damaged,
if you are not able to do this modification!
Liability impossible!

Required materials:
LYNX-kit, VGA connector with screws, 18 wires round about 20 cm (8 inches) length (IDE cable)

1. Step: Remove not needed Parts and 5 Volt check


ATTENTION ! Make sure that all power is off. Disconnect ALL cables.

1. Remove VR1 trim potentiometer (if VGA connector is needed)


2. Remove L17 coil
3. Remove Q13 and Q14 transistors
4. Remove C55 and C56 capicitors
5. Remove T1 power module
(see picture below)
!!! Now check the 5 Volt with a voltmeter on VCC point (see 3rd step). If the
voltage exceeds 5.45 Volt, repair your LYNX ! Otherwise the LYNX mod will
be damaged !!!

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2. Step: VGA connector (if needed)

After that you solder the other side of


the wires to the LYNX mod.

Connect the pins 6, 7 and 8 together.


Solder 6 wires to the pins 1, 2, 3, 13,
14 and (6, 7, 8) to the VGA connector.

!!! Use hot glue for the internal screws of VGA connector. Otherwise the screws may cause short circuit !!!
3. Step: Power and backlight button
Now solder one wire to VCC (+5 Volt) and one wire to GND (Ground).

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The wire of the backlight has to be soldered to U11 (74HC74A) on pin 2.

Power (VCC and GND) !!! ATTENTION !!!


Don't damage the flexcable (FPC) of the LCD !
You may disconnect the FPC, but don't forget
connecting it correct after soldering GND.
BACKLIGHT - pin 4 on the right
If you DON'T want to install the VGA connector
you can solder 1 wire from MENU pin 1 on the
left to GND. Then you only have two selectable
modes (only internal LCD) by pressing the
backlight button. Otherwise:
1. Internal LCD; 2. Same as 1 with retro-style
3. VGA; 4. VGA with scanlines
4. Step: Soldering data lines
LYNX-II mod. After that solder the other
side of the wires to the LYNX-II.
You can use RES or TPR, not both together !

For LYNX-II with chipset 1 (C104129-001)


you have to use TPR (testpoint 27) only.
For using TPR jumper is closed, for using
RES jumper is open !

Last step is to solder the last 9 wires. Above you can !!! At last check all connections again !!!
see the LYNX-II mod and on the picture below you
can see the LYNX-II. First solder all 9 wires to the If you made everything correct, you'll love it!

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