> 24x2 sounds a bit much for just 2 chips. IF they are a 44780/4410
> type pair you'd expect each to handle 16 chars at most. By looking
> across the display in the right light you should be able to make out
> how many chars it is

Maybe I'm getting near bi-focal age, but after a few attempts at getting the
"right light", I'm pretty sure it's 24x2.

> Are they actually SMT chips ? About an 80 pin FP80 or FP80A ?

80 pins each looks about right.  The black blobs are about .5" square, I think I
can see the outline of one of the chips in the 'blob', looks to be about 1/2 the
size of the outer black square.  This stuff certainly doesn't look like it was
ever intended to come off.

> I don't want to put you wrong if these are encapsulated (ie a die
> under a blob)

"Die under a blob", that sounds like a it.

, tampering with which will cause damage if you
> try to get at them. Unless they really are ICs in the conventional
> sense, I wouldn't attempt to uncover them - there won't be info
> to read anyway.

Yep, I'm leaving them in place.  Frankly if I needed to remove this stuff, I'd
rather just buy a new display.

> So, if they are encapsulations, that leaves you
> with identifying any connections, comparing it to a typical 14-pin
> header and taking your chances, which should be pretty good

OK

Thanks,
Kevin

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