PICO Explorer - remove screen from board?

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Hi All - I’m a first timer here. :)

I’d like to know if it’s possible to remove the LCD screen from the PICO Explorer without causing any damage? If so, what connectors would I need to reconnect to the PICO?

I’m working on a project - I have nailed the setup using a PICO explorer and some other peripherals. Now I’d like to shrink the components down to smallest possible size.

Thanks

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Ahoy! The connector on the Explorer screen just pops in and out, it’s getting the screen unstuck from the PCB that’s likely to be a bother (that tape is STICKY). We’ve had best results removing screens by melting the glue with a hair-dryer, and then prising the screen and board apart with something like a credit card, but the screens don’t always survive the process!

I’d probably use a LCD breakout if it were me - this is the one we use on Pico Explorer. Currently 45% off!

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Posting a list of what you have now may help with suggestions for a final more compact setup.

The Tufty for example has a built in screen, buttons, and access to i2c, etc. And 4 mounting holes. The RP2040 is built in, makes for a nice slim setup.

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Thanks - I ordered another screen and the project is up & running without the Explorer board.

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I do that sort of thing all the time. Mostly Breakout Garden setups I use to get my code up and running. Then move the breakouts to a more permanent setup on Proto Boards etc.

I like being able to plug the breakouts in, no soldering required, for setup and testing. I have Breakout Garden Hats for Pi and Pico. And the Pimoroni Breakouts can be used in both.