Canon A40 LCD monitor

4th March 2003

Does anyone here have issues with the Canon A40? i notice the lcd monitor gets scratched easily?

Or do you guys have a way to protect it?

Do you u guys have any remedy for scatched lcd monitor?

Please advise

- A40 Newbie

ivor · 4th March 2003

Get a LCD Screen Protector to protect it from any scratch...

serendipity · 4th March 2003

Any local shop to recommend for this LCD protector for A40? Just got my A40 last weekend.

4th March 2003

you can get one Protective cover easily at any PDA store at sim lim.
cost ard $5-10 for a 8cmx5cm sheet where you can cut it into 4 pieces for your A40.

4th March 2003

Ivor, thanks for your help.
but for my case, i have already scratched my lcd monitor.

Called up canon and they said i have to pay min. $100 for a replacement LCD..

So anyone have any good remedy for that?

ivor · 4th March 2003

Normally, there is another layer of glass protecting the LCD screen, if your A40 has that layer... you can still use brasso to polish a little bit to get rid of the scratch. Trust me, its work. BUT if there ain't a glass layer then I DO NOT advise you to do the abovementioned.

But still a protector would prevent further scratch or damage to the LCD screen. Of course, that is really up to you.

Quote:

Originally posted by feimeow
Ivor, thanks for your help.
but for my case, i have already scratched my lcd monitor.

Called up canon and they said i have to pay min. $100 for a replacement LCD..

So anyone have any good remedy for that?

4th March 2003

What do you mean?

Or can i ask, if i apply a pressure on the lcd, if the image get distorted, then it has no glass panel over it..

And if there's no effect when pressure is applied, then that means there is a glass panel over it.

Am i right to say tat?

serendipity · 4th March 2003

Hi feimeow.

Thanks for your recommendation of where to get PDA protector.

My suggestion is don't do any more polishing or things like that o your scratches, just do some simple cleaning and put a PDA protector. Anyway some scratch won't affect your photo result right? If you persist with the problem, then maybe you will make things worse, such as can't even see the setting properly, then you really have to spend that S$100 for LCD replacement. Agree?

4th March 2003

hmm... you got a point too.. but its just that i wanted to have a good and very clear lcd mah... nice to see also...

the scratches very irritating lor.. reminds me of my carelessness... haiz..

tchuanye · 5th March 2003

I also had the same experience for the IXUS V2 LCD screen. Not sure if its the same as the A40. I had it for a week, and always put it in my jeans pocket. Than the coating faded at the center.

Had to return to Canon, and they replaced it as a goodwill since I had it for a week only. Anyway, got it back after 1.5 weeks. It cost $70 to replace if it was not under warranty. Good thing that it was.

I purchased from a internet company for the LCD screen protector. Its a local one, and it cost $12.5 for 6 pcs. Website is http://www.purplemoo.com/.

6th March 2003

Hi i am canon S30 user here...for a mth...

oh yah ...the lcd scratch easily cos i think its damn CHEAP plastic on top....

I got scratch also and since it is plastic , i am trying to find some cream polisher to get rid of the scratches...
there is one brand call novu i tink....

anyway haf not tried it out yet...hope it dun spoil...

Issit really true Canon is so KIND to replace LCD?
Mi bought in Sg.... maybe can try it out...
but i tink they will normally make you pay...
nothing in th world is FREE...

tchuanye · 8th March 2003

Well, they did repair mine FOC cause I had it for only a week. They just caution me to be more careful next time.

Anyway, I have since put the lcd protector on, and still putting it in my pocket....thats the reason why I bought the IXUS anyway.

8th March 2003

Greetings,

Guess there are many types of lcd protector around.
There is one thread in consumer where ppl is buying "Da protector" -- they say its a thick semi-permanent sticking on the lcd screen.

How does purple moo works? l@@ks like? any comments?

The latest Digital Video batt for canon sell at $40 after my "ah-beng" style bargain with a shop in Far East.
Anyone can check out the price in SLS.

tchuanye · 8th March 2003

The purple moo is also a plastic sheet. Its not so sticky such that it leaves stains on the LCD. Also, the small air bubbles will disappear after some time after initial application.

You pay by credit card, and they will deliver to your home.

4th March 2003	#1
feimeow Guests Posts: n/a	Canon A40 LCD monitor Does anyone here have issues with the Canon A40? i notice the lcd monitor gets scratched easily? Or do you guys have a way to protect it? Do you u guys have any remedy for scatched lcd monitor? Please advise - A40 Newbie

4th March 2003	#4
feimeow Guests Posts: n/a	Go to PDA store you can get one Protective cover easily at any PDA store at sim lim. cost ard $5-10 for a 8cmx5cm sheet where you can cut it into 4 pieces for your A40.

4th March 2003	#5
feimeow Guests Posts: n/a	Re:ivor Ivor, thanks for your help. but for my case, i have already scratched my lcd monitor. Called up canon and they said i have to pay min. $100 for a replacement LCD.. So anyone have any good remedy for that?

4th March 2003	#7
feimeow Guests Posts: n/a	Glass panel? What do you mean? Or can i ask, if i apply a pressure on the lcd, if the image get distorted, then it has no glass panel over it.. And if there's no effect when pressure is applied, then that means there is a glass panel over it. Am i right to say tat?

5th March 2003	#10
tchuanye Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,957	IXUS V2 LCD also fade I also had the same experience for the IXUS V2 LCD screen. Not sure if its the same as the A40. I had it for a week, and always put it in my jeans pocket. Than the coating faded at the center. Had to return to Canon, and they replaced it as a goodwill since I had it for a week only. Anyway, got it back after 1.5 weeks. It cost $70 to replace if it was not under warranty. Good thing that it was. I purchased from a internet company for the LCD screen protector. Its a local one, and it cost $12.5 for 6 pcs. Website is http://www.purplemoo.com/.

4th March 2003	#2
ivor Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SINGAPOUR Posts: 1,905	Get a LCD Screen Protector to protect it from any scratch...

4th March 2003	#3
serendipity Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 447	Any local shop to recommend for this LCD protector for A40? Just got my A40 last weekend.

6th March 2003	#11
koonzyawn Guests Posts: n/a	Hi i am canon S30 user here...for a mth... oh yah ...the lcd scratch easily cos i think its damn CHEAP plastic on top.... I got scratch also and since it is plastic , i am trying to find some cream polisher to get rid of the scratches... there is one brand call novu i tink.... anyway haf not tried it out yet...hope it dun spoil... Issit really true Canon is so KIND to replace LCD? Mi bought in Sg.... maybe can try it out... but i tink they will normally make you pay... nothing in th world is FREE...

8th March 2003	#12
tchuanye Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,957	Well, they did repair mine FOC cause I had it for only a week. They just caution me to be more careful next time. Anyway, I have since put the lcd protector on, and still putting it in my pocket....thats the reason why I bought the IXUS anyway.