Do LCDs actually have liquid in them?

[MBrown]

I'm asking becuase if it does couldn't it leak?

 

[Deinonych]

It won't leak.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_crystal

 

[Parkre]

Glass is considered a liquid, and it doesn't leak...

 

[rstrohkirch]

Originally posted by: Parkre
Glass is considered a liquid, and it doesn't leak...

Key word is CAN be since it's a definite neither

 

[Overkast]

 

[Overkast]

If it does leak, just fix it up with some duct tape. Should be fine after that.

 

[daftpunkit]

find out, stab your LCD and report back...

 

[baddog121390]

Originally posted by: daftpunkit
find out, stab your LCD and report back...

it broke :Q

 

[ChuckHsiao]

Yes, it's more or less a liquid. It's also more or less a crystal. Hence the term..."liquid crystal". It has some properties of both.

If you smash your monitor, yes the thing can leak. However, it's sealed during manufacturing, so there's no need to worry about leakage. Also, it's not like there's gallons and gallons of LC in there. I'm guessing there's only around a cubic centimeter of LC stuff inside.

 

[Gl4di4tor]

is it liquid or ice?....
its both!!
-stupid breathmint commerical w/ the simpson sister.

 

[reallyscrued]

The topic creator has never smashed an old calculator's screen before? Go find 2 dollar calculator and try.

 

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: reallyscrued
The topic creator has never smashed an old calculator's screen before? Go find 2 dollar calculator and try.

No I havent.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: reallyscrued
The topic creator has never smashed an old calculator's screen before? Go find 2 dollar calculator and try.

OMG I love doing that !!

Highly recommended.