I'll go for that. I'll add some rubber to provide some more pressure. If I get a very small clip, I think it'll probably be alright. Might need to trim the handles a bit, but I'll see
when the LCD panel is replaced in a repair shop, this board is part of the assembly and not meant to be replaceable. they use a bonding machine of some kind to connect the cable when the panel is made.
Partially true perhaps, but mostly it's for speed and low cost during manufacturing.
Likewise, lack of repairability is another huge factor in keeping costs down, people won't pay considerably more just for something with decent spares and service support.