+ Wait for it to arrive through the mail. |
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=== Phase 3: Component placement === |
• Figure out where you’ll mount the components of your video control board |
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(with particular attention paid to the main video control board and its physical thickness) |
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• Cut the aluminium topcase to shape |
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=== Phase 4: Joining the main body pieces === |
• Identify good places for your rivets |
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• Rivet the back of the LCD panel to the topcase |
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=== Phase 5: Minor cuts to the metal to mount everything. === |
• Cutting the frame where the display cable plugs into the LCD |
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• Cutting the back panel to allow the Video Control Board to be recessed back |
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• Drilling holes for the menu buttons, and mounting the menu board. |
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• Optional: removing the screen hinge mountpoints |
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=== Phase 6: Assembly, testing === |
=== Phase 7: VESA mounting === |
• This guide assumes you have a competent understand of computer building/repair, use of power tools, shop safety, etc. Wear safety gloves when cutting metal. Wear eye protection. Don’t be stupid. |