Touchscreen Mod

[Kenshin]

Hello all

I recently saw http://jkkmobile.blogspot.com/2008/07/asus-eee-pc-900-touch-kit-now-available.html on JKKMobile, which demonstrates the installation of a touchscreen module for the ASUS EEE PC 900 series laptops. Fortunately, the display size is roughly the same as that used in the Acer Aspire One, so I will be attempting an installation of this module with the Acer Aspire.

I have ordered the part from fido-dido999 on Fleabay, and will be posting pictures of the procedure as I work on it. Has anyone else tried something like this yet?

[rvbcrs]

Hello all

I recently saw http://jkkmobile.blogspot.com/2008/07/asus-eee-pc-900-touch-kit-now-available.html on JKKMobile, which demonstrates the installation of a touchscreen module for the ASUS EEE PC 900 series laptops. Fortunately, the display size is roughly the same as that used in the Acer Aspire One, so I will be attempting an installation of this module with the Acer Aspire.

I have ordered the part from fido-dido999 on Fleabay, and will be posting pictures of the procedure as I work on it. Has anyone else tried something like this yet?

You ARE the man! I really hope it works! If it does I'm going to order mine right away!

Keep us posted!

[Kenshin]

Yup, hope it works. I may have to move some of the screw holes or do something a little crafty to get it to fit, but it should be good. I'll keep you all posted.

[glibdud]

Has anyone probed around to find any spots to tap into the USB yet?

[Kenshin]

Luckily, the USB module on the right-hand side of the board (with the power and everything else) has four solder points directly above the board, so I was able to add solder to these points without having to resort to any strange trickery. I was unable to unscrew the bottom left-hand screw from the board, as that screw is in pretty damned tight. However, I was able to add the entry points and I'll be using that when I solder in the GPS receiver into the unit as well.

I'll be posting pictures as soon as I have confirmation that it's all working!

[loopyoyo]

Luckily, the USB module on the right-hand side of the board (with the power and everything else) has four solder points directly above the board, so I was able to add solder to these points without having to resort to any strange trickery. I was unable to unscrew the bottom left-hand screw from the board, as that screw is in pretty damned tight. However, I was able to add the entry points and I'll be using that when I solder in the GPS receiver into the unit as well.

I'll be posting pictures as soon as I have confirmation that it's all working!

any luck yet man?

[Davidcowling]

props to kenshin..

its got to take some balls to undertake a challenge like that on a lovely, shiny AA1

[loopyoyo]

yea..kenshin is a brave man indeed...actually someone would just need to have a little soldering experience to be able to pull this one off since were only considering a touch panel and not replacing the whole lcd itself....just gotta find those contact points for the usb and your all set....good luck man!

[bove]

I guess such a mod will also get rid of that ridicilous reflective layer covering the screen of the Aspire One?

[Darren198712]

I am using a external mouse lol I would love touch screen though that would be so cool but I am not sure how often I would use it lol I think I would use it more tho as the Acer1 mouse is not all that. any pics or updates of the touch screen Acer1