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How standardized a lcd panels? Could I replace the controller in a smart TV with one of these HDMI to LCD controllers?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/375318342725__

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What are you trying to accomplish? Just reset the TV and keep it off the internet.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Many smart TVs require you connect to create an account. More might in the future.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Citation needed, could you provide an example or two? I have never heard of a TV that requires an account in order to be used.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

On Roku smart TV from Walmart. I was present in the returns line when a customer returned it because he wanted something to use with his Dish Network receiver and this one required he creat an account.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

So no, just as ID10T error.

Oh, btw

https://support.tcl.com/ca-gtv-setup-configuration/how-to-bypass-tcl-account-creation

oh and

https://support.tcl.com/rokutv-setup-configuration/02-turning-off-the-roku-features-of-your-tcl-smart-tv

ID10T and while I don't disagree that tv companies are becoming aggressive with their smart tv bullshit, hearing a guy at Wal-Mart isn't exactly empirical evidence.