Mephistho Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi all, I joined here to see how possible a hack I wish to attempt is. I have an old iPhone 3G laying around that is of no use to me, and I don't quite want to sell it yet. My sister recently got an iPad dummy model from her friend at the apple store, since they aren't using it anymore. I was wondering if it's possible to remove the "screen" on it, and replace it with the real glass/lcd digitizer etc. and connect it to my 3G mobo. I'm aware that some things like the home button and the volume and the pin connector etc. are too far away from the real iPad locations, but is it not possible to extend the ribbon cables? I have a friend who's good at welding and soldering, I'm sure he could help. If this is possible, I may do the same to my 3Gs too. Edit: I'm also concerned about the resolution issues. How would that work? I know that the iPad OS wouldn't work on it since it's an iPhone, but the larger display is really all I need. I just hope it wouldn't stretch out. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanatios Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Why don't you just install Skype on the Ipad? Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1613637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistho Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Well, the iPad is just a dummy from the display window, so there's nothing inside. The plan is simple, the only thing I need to know is if the ribbon cables will fit accordingly with one another, which I'm afraid the display ones won't. I also need ribbon cable extenders, if that's possible, because the one's on the iPhone are clearly too small. This is my first engineering project. I know some things are too far apart and may not work, like the volume buttons compared to the home button, but I'll come up with a fix for that. Maybe more ribbon cable extenders. I'm not sure. I just want to have some support on this and the possibility that it will work. I still fear the screen resolution. Reasons I'm doing this: - Can't afford an iPad - I want to try to build something! - I want to put a camera on the front - It would be interesting Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylakerye Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm pretty sure this isn't going to work. I'm assuming the dummy model doesn't have a touch screen, and I seriously doubt you could get the display to work properly. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistho Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'm pretty sure this isn't going to work. I'm assuming the dummy model doesn't have a touch screen, and I seriously doubt you could get the display to work properly. It doesn't, but I could easily get ahold of a genuine iPad LCD. The only question is whether or not it will fit with the iPhone mobo. Edit: I don't think this will work with a standard iPad display, but it might on a different display. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottapotamas Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 You would also have issues with the software. iPhone OS is different to iPad OS.... Look through the iFixit teardowns for a better look Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistho Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 You would also have issues with the software. iPhone OS is different to iPad OS.... Look through the iFixit teardowns for a better look The point of this project, really, is to see if I can have a bigger display for the iPhone, not really to obtain the iPad OS on the iPhone. And yes, I do realize that if I were to succeed, it would most likely be stretched, as I don't really think it's possible to change the resolution without going into the core of the OS. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polk Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Just so you know. I've repaired few cracked iphones and even iphone 3g > 3gs will not work (at minimum connectors were changed). If anything then maybe Iphone 4 and ipad but I doubt that too. Sorry to disappoint. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistho Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Just so you know. I've repaired few cracked iphones and even iphone 3g > 3gs will not work (at minimum connectors were changed). If anything then maybe Iphone 4 and ipad but I doubt that too. Sorry to disappoint. In regards to what exactly? Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
polk Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Maybe I read your post wrong but If you are considering connecting iPad screen and/or digitizer to an iPhone mobo then this is not going to work simply because the plugs are different. Then if you consider be it your friend to be able to use soldering gun to hmm... swap the sockets (no because the pins on the soldering board will be misaligned). So unless you get a ribbon that actually converts between different pin layouts and even possibly different display controllers then you might be up for a rough ride (did you consider different power requirements of the backlit?). Just my lay opinion. Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephistho Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out; The type of ribbon's they both use. If I can find that out, I can get to work on assembling it. I'm clueless as to where to find the information. The screen is the only thing I need worked out besides the volume buttons, which I'm not worried about due to on-screen controls. Does anyone know the pin-type of the iPad digitizer/lcd ribbon cables as well as the iPhone's? Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottapotamas Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 another idea for you if you want a bigger screen. there are screen sharing apps to share the iphobe screen to a computer, and get a multitouch display that or iphone simulator and awesome muktitouch monitor another idea for you if you want a bigger screen. there are screen sharing apps to share the iphobe screen to a computer, and get a multitouch display that or iphone simulator and awesome muktitouch monitor Quote Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/241550-iphone-ipad/#findComment-1614319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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