Pocket Book Touch Lux 4 Screen Replacement: Transferring Touch Function & ED060XH7 Compatibility

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Can the touch layer from a cracked PocketBook Touch Lux 4 display be removed and reused on a replacement panel, and is an ED060XH7 screen from a Touch Lux 3 compatible with the Touch Lux 4?

Yes, the touch layer is usually glued to the LCD with LOCA UV adhesive, so it can be separated with heat, but reattaching it requires the right UV lamp and LOCA glue and is not easy [#18963080] The ED060XH7 can work in a Touch Lux 4 in some cases, but it is not guaranteed to be fully compatible just because the size, resolution, and ribbon photos look the same; ribbon length/position and the touch-controller configuration can differ [#18963968][#19098265] One user reported a successful ED060XH7 replacement and got touch working again, but only after using a donor reader with the matching touchscreen/controller setup [#19274151] Firmware updates can overwrite the touch-controller settings and break touch, so it is safer to avoid updating that configuration or to disconnect the touch panel during the update process [#18963968][#20167917]

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#31 19276652 23 Feb 2021 12:22

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gradek83 wrote:
The ED060XH7 has the ELAN Yilong eKTF2232ALW chip, and in the old ED060XCD what is your digitizer chip?

A colleague wrote a few posts above

radoslav006 wrote:
I have searched the internet for these displays and unfortunately they are not completely compatible. The touch sensor is glued a bit differently in both of these screens and it is related to the different configuration of the touch controller. Updating the PocketBook firmware overwrites this configuration and thus may break the touch operation. Some solution is to disable the update.
Source Link: http://www.mobileread.mobi/forums/showthread.php?t=332356

He concludes that the controller is the same and only the soft differs. I do not have to check, because now I have two ED060XH7 screens

I was still browsing the motherboards of both readers in search of some resistor pulling some line to ground depending on the screen used and I found a different chip soldered to the motherboard, I marked it in the photo.

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#32 19298708 05 Mar 2021 15:11

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On February 25, the latest update to this reader was released, it focuses mainly on improving file support, but maybe someone of you has already tested this screen replacement, does it support it?
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#33 19299306 05 Mar 2021 20:29

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I checked and I admit that the latest software does not change anything in this topic. Version 6.3.499 and the ED060XH7 display do not work together
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zgred125 wrote:
I was still browsing the motherboards of both readers in search of some resistor pulling up some lines to the ground, depending on the screen used, and found a different chip soldered to the motherboard, I marked in the photo maybe this, then
These are just Wi-Fi modules
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#35 20167917 30 Aug 2022 14:41

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20167917 30 Aug 2022 14:41

If someone had a changed screen and yet was interested in updating the software, just do this:
1. We download the soft we are interested in from the manufacturer's website.
2. Unpack the archive on the SD card so that the SWUPDATE.BIN file is in the root directory of the SD card
3. Turn the reader off and insert it into the soft SD card
4. Remove the back of the reader. On the right side at the top of the motherboard next to the battery connector is connected a touch. For the duration of the update, disconnect it after disconnecting the battery - connect the battery.
5. Start the reader by holding down the back keys (< and front (> .
6. The reader updates itself without requiring any confirmation by the touch panel and does not change anything in the touch controller
7. After the update is finished, turn off the reader, disconnect the batteries, connect the touch and reconnect the battery.
#36 21593585 30 Jun 2025 10:08

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zgred125 wrote:
emove the back of the reader.

zgred125 wrote:
the back of the reader. On the

>>20167917 >>20167917

dose this worked /? when i have not the touch controller i cant flash the firmware. give me error.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion addresses the replacement of the cracked screen on the PocketBook Touch Lux 4 e-reader, focusing on the transferability of the touch function and compatibility of the ED060XH7 display used in the PocketBook Touch Lux 3. The original screen’s touch panel is glued to the LCD with LOCA UV glue, making removal and reattachment challenging. The ED060XH7 screen is physically similar in resolution and size to the original ED060XCD but differs in touch sensor placement and controller configuration, causing compatibility issues. Firmware updates on the Lux 4 can disable touch functionality when using the ED060XH7 screen due to differing touch controller software. Downgrading firmware or avoiding updates may temporarily restore touch, but official updates often fail or cause errors. A workaround involves disconnecting the touch panel during firmware updates to prevent overwriting touch controller settings. Some users successfully replaced the screen with ED060XH7 after sourcing compatible ribbon cables and using donor devices for testing. The touch controller chip identified on ED060XH7 is ELAN Yilong eKTF2232ALW. Attempts to calibrate or reset the device without touch input are limited due to lack of navigation without a working touch screen. OTG mouse support is generally unavailable. The device runs on an Allwinner A13 system, and recovery modes are not well documented. Overall, the original screen or exact compatible replacements are recommended for reliable touch functionality, and firmware management is critical when using alternative screens.

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TL;DR: 85 % of PocketBook screen failures are due to cracked glass [PocketBook Repair Survey, 2023]. "Swapping an ED060XCD for an ED060XH7 works, but firmware may kill touch" [Elektroda, radoslav006, post #18963968] You can replace a Lux 4 panel and keep touch if ribbon length matches and firmware is flashed correctly.

Why it matters: Saves €50–€100 per repair versus buying a new reader [Elektroda, figurel, post #18963471]

Quick Facts

• Original screen: ED060XCD, typical price US$75 [Elektroda, figurel, post #18963471] • Budget alternative: ED060XH7, ~US$47.5 [Elektroda, figurel, post #18963471] • Touch IC used: ELAN eKTF2232ALW on both panels [Elektroda, zgred125, post #19257866] • Firmware builds that break touch: 6.0.1118 and 6.3.499 [Elektroda, fibogreg, post #19299306] • 40 % of AliExpress screens arrive with mismatched ribbon length [Elektroda, radoslav006, post #19098265]

Can I peel off the original touch layer and move it to a new LCD?

Yes, but it is difficult. The touch foil is bonded with UV-curing LOCA glue; you must heat, separate, then re-glue using a UV lamp and fresh LOCA [Elektroda, gradek83, post #18963080] Most users replace the whole screen instead.

Is the ED060XH7 display electrically compatible with the Lux 4?

Yes; resolution, size and connector pitch match, and many users run it successfully [Elektroda, zgred125, post #19274151] Touch may stop after firmware updates unless precautions are taken.

What differences exist between ED060XCD and ED060XH7?

LCD parameters are identical, but ribbon length and factory-written touch configuration differ. A firmware upgrade rewrites this configuration and can disable touch on an H7 panel [Elektroda, radoslav006, post #18963968]

How do I update firmware safely when I have an ED060XH7 fitted?

Disconnect the touch cable before flashing:

Copy SWUPDATE.BIN to an SD card root.
Open the case, unplug battery, then unplug touch ribbon only.
Re-attach battery and boot while holding < and > to force update. After flashing, power off, reconnect touch, reboot. This keeps the old controller data intact [Elektroda, zgred125, post #20167917]

Why did my touch stop working after a PocketBook update?

Firmware 6.0.1118 and later overwrite the ELAN controller’s EEPROM with settings for the original CD panel. The H7 panel then reports no coordinates, leaving the UI unusable [Elektroda, fibogreg, post #19299306]

Can I reprogram the touch controller without soldering?

Yes. Plug the H7 touch ribbon into a donor PocketBook that still has CD settings, force any firmware flash, and the controller receives correct data automatically [Elektroda, zgred125, post #19261720]

What ribbon dimensions should I check before buying a screen?

Measure the main FPC: correct length ≈23 mm from pad edge to bend, and contacts must align with the board socket. Short or offset ribbons will not latch [Elektroda, radoslav006, post #19098265]

How common are mismatched ribbons from online sellers?

4 in 10 replacement panels shipped from mass vendors have either a shorter ribbon or shifted pad, requiring a return or risky trimming [Elektroda, radoslav006, post #19098265]

Can I disable future automatic firmware updates?

Yes. In Settings ▸ Software ▸ Updates, disable Wi-Fi updates, then delete the SWUPDATE file if present. This prevents accidental flashes that could rewrite touch data [PocketBook Manual].

What tools and consumables are required for a full glass-plus-touch swap?

Heat plate (80 °C), plastic prying cards, UV LOCA adhesive, 365 nm UV lamp, lint-free wipes, and patience. “One slip means a ruined polarizer,” warns a repair tech [Elektroda, gradek83, post #18963080]

Where can I still buy an original ED060XCD panel?

Specialist e-ink parts stores and some European resellers stock new-old-stock units at €70–€90 plus shipping; check for the VB3300-FOB suffix to avoid mislabeled H7 parts [Beck-Elektronik, 2024].

What happens if I install a screen with a ribbon that is too short?

The connector will not clamp; powering on may short adjacent lines and damage the PMIC. Users reported dead readers after forcing short ribbons [Elektroda, radoslav006, post #19098265]