[brockrockman]

^ This

As noted, the expensive MPC60/3k replacements are just generic T6963C / RA6963 displays with the circuit bypassed (since sampler has the LC7981) and the correct pitch ribbon cable soldered.

[rasz]

Yep, $25-30 240x64 RA6963 T6963 like https://www.buydisplay.com/graphic-lcd-240x64-module-display... plus removing the controller and SRAM

[brockrockman]

Exactly -- for the ASQ10 in my eBay history, it was https://www.ebay.com/itm/203144466152

Honestly, I'd probably just pay the premium and buy a kit if I did it today.

I did this during COVID lockdown when my hobby/project time was valued differently.