Replacing Slot Machine Screens: How to Match an Existing Display

Replacing screens on existing machines is one of the most common orders in the gaming industry — worn panels, upgraded brightness, damaged glass, or a cabinet refurbishment programme. The challenge is not finding a screen; it is finding one that fits and works exactly like the original. Here is how to specify a replacement correctly the first time.

1. Record the physical dimensions

Visible screen area (the image area, in mm) — not the bezel size.
Cabinet opening dimensions and how the screen is retained (brackets, screws, tape, frame).
Mounting hole pattern — hole spacing and thread type, or a photo of the rear bracket.
Depth available behind the cabinet opening (thicker assemblies may not fit).

2. Identify the curve precisely

If the original is curved, the profile and radius must match or the screen will not sit flush. Our standard radii are 1500R for C- and J-curves, 1200R for the S-curve, and 800R for the deep C-curve. The most reliable method is a photo of the screen viewed from the side with a ruler in frame, or a drawing from your cabinet supplier.

3. Capture the technical specification

Resolution — 1920×1080 or 3840×2160. The game platform usually expects one specific resolution.
Interface — HDMI, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort; and for touch, USB or RS232.
Touch technology — PCAP or infrared, and the number of touch points your game software uses.
Brightness — 250/300 nits for most indoor floors; 500 nits where the machine sits in bright light.
Glass and finish — anti-glare, tempered or chemically strengthened; coloured bezel if applicable.

4. Find the original part number if you can

Most panels carry a label on the rear with a manufacturer part number (for example an LCD panel code). Photographing that label is the fastest way for a supplier to identify what you have and what will substitute for it.

5. Send a sample — the safest route

When you are replacing a screen across a fleet of machines, send one physical sample (or the complete machine if practical). Our partner factory develops a sample to match your dimensions, curvature, brightness and touch requirements, and you approve it before production. This is standard practice in the industry and removes the risk of a batch that does not fit.

6. Plan the roll-out

Standardise on as few screen variants as possible so spares cover more machines.
Keep 1–2 spares per model on site — swap immediately, repair later.
Record the confirmed specification for every machine type, so the next reorder is instant.
Order spares with the original shipment where budget allows — freight is shared.

Replacement checklist (copy and fill in)

Machine type / manufacturer: ___
Visible image area: ___ x ___ mm
Cabinet opening: ___ x ___ mm
Curve profile & radius: flat / C / J / S / deep C  ___R
Resolution required: FHD / UHD
Interface: HDMI / VGA / DVI / DP  |  Touch: PCAP / IR / none
Brightness: 250 / 300 / 500 nits
Glass / bezel notes: ___
Panel part number (if visible): ___
Quantity needed: ___ pcs   |   Target date: ___
Destination port: ___
Photo attached: front / side with ruler / rear label

Send this to sales@displx.com or via the contact form — we reply within 24 hours with a quotation and sample plan. Every screen is manufactured and exported by Jiangsu Titong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., so contracts and Proforma Invoices are issued directly by the factory, with no middleman markup.

Replacements we build

Every series is quoting-based: send your size, curve, brightness and touch requirement through the inquiry form and you get a factory-direct quotation with the specification confirmed line by line.