Neo 25/29 Digital Mini Marquee Mod

SSS

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So.. continuing on.

This mod is for the 4 slot Neo header used on the Neo 25/29.

Again I used qty 2 HP df1010p1 frames.

First step is to remove front cover, and remove plexi glass and key support plate:

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At this point you can open up the back and remove the light box, snip the wires etc..

I held the frame in place temporarily with some tape so I could line it up with front cover. (you want the frame high enough that it will clear the tabs at the bottom of the front cover) I marked where the corners of the frame were on the cab with a marker.

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When satisfied apply a good quality double sided tape:

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On the back of the LCD screens you will want to peel up the backing covering the ribbon cable about 3/4 of an inch. Enough so the cable clears and can enter the slot openings. Mount both screens using the double sided tape:

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I then removed all pcb components and mounted them behind the screens with double sided tape as shown. IR sensor cables were extended, and I mounted the sensors inside the speaker grills. (you will have to remove header assembly to get speakers out).

I soldered the light box 120 to a cheap 3 outlet extension. Plugged in adapters and then secured adapters to cab with more ... double sided tape:

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Done:
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Results, and you can see how I pull and put the front cover back on in the video. If you have a lock assembly on your cab, you may want to assemble the lock while cover is in place:

 

NipRing

The Shlonginator,
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Wow! You did a nice job! The mini marquees are one thing i really miss about owning a neo cab.
 

SSS

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Thanks man, I'm gonna hold off on modifying any more for a while. Already down the cost of a Neo candy in these frames alone. :lolz:
 

NeoTheranthrope

Basara's Blade Keeper
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I'm glad I found my frames on clearance. Unfortunately, if, or when, one of them dies, I'm pretty well screwed, since I have no way to replace them...
 

SSS

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I'm glad I found my frames on clearance. Unfortunately, if, or when, one of them dies, I'm pretty well screwed, since I have no way to replace them...

I'm pretty sure you could slap one of these HP brand screens in the Mini red without any problems.
 
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