Removing part of the screen

If you're making a portable you probably need something to watch it on. (Unless you want to guess what's happening in the game, but I wouldn't advise that) Anyway, this forum is your "Hacking a pocket TV/screen" one-stop solution. Share your experiences and knowledge here.

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Removing part of the screen

Post by Venom » Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:17 pm

UPDATE: Okay guys, I went ahead and removed the part of the board highlighted and everything seems to be in working order still. My problem is resolved. Keep in mind I am using a separate audio amp.

I searched around but didn't find any definitive answers when it came to the Psone screen's sides. I have built my own audio amp and have no use for the screen's, and I am wondering if it would be okay for me to remove this part of the screen with no trouble (I really need the room here):

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(I used part of Erlex's photo for the reference, I hope you don't mind).

In case you're curious here's a photo of what I've done.

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NESp: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=18097" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
JungleNES (NES portable # 2): http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=36088" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Arcade Machine: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=31792" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Removing part of the screen

Post by Kyo » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:16 am

You can cut off more than that. Zenloc has the answers.

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Re: Removing part of the screen

Post by Kyo » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:50 am

Well if you look at his (although unfinished) tutorial, you will see that he conveniently pointed out what part of the board does what. He's done a tremendous job.

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Re: Removing part of the screen

Post by Venom » Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:06 pm

I'd definitely be willing to try and take more off but that last bit was all I needed for everything to fit. Thank you though, I must have missed that, I'll go look it up for future's sake.
NESp: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?t=18097" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
JungleNES (NES portable # 2): http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=36088" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Arcade Machine: http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=31792" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Removing part of the screen

Post by Kyo » Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:11 am

Understandable. No need to take a risk when you don't have to.

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