SKD vs CKD LCD Video Wall: Local Assembly Guide | Qtenboard

2026-10-22
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Qtenboard supplies LCD video walls for local assembly at two kit levels. CKD (Kumpletong Natumba) kits ship the panels, power board, controller and housing as separate components for you to assemble overseas. SKD (Semi-Knocked Down) kits ship semi-finished assembled units, so your local team carries less production workload and delivers faster.

Both routes run on the same Qtenboard LCD video wall platform (43 to 75 inch, 8mm down to 0mm splicing gap) and come with part-by-part checklists, assembly guides with videos and 7×24 online technical support.

Written for Southeast Asia distributors, system integrators and brand owners who want to start local assembly with a factory that stays involved after the container ships.

330,000㎡

Qtenboard manufacturing campus, 16 factory buildings

200+ units

Daily production capacity for LCD video walls

48 hours

Continuous aging test on every panel before shipment

3 years

Warranty on all Qtenboard LCD video wall products

Distributors and integrators in Southeast Asia rarely struggle to find an LCD video wall. The harder question is how to bring one to market with tighter control over lead time, local branding and import structure. Qtenboard answers it with two factory-supported assembly routes, SKD and CKD, built on a standard LCD video wall platform that has been supplied to more than 100 countries. This guide shows what each kit contains, what Qtenboard handles at the factory, what your team handles locally, and how to choose between them.

Qtenboard SKD vs CKD LCD video wall kit comparison

Qtenboard SKD and CKD kits for LCD video wall local assembly

SKD vs CKD at a Glance: What Each Qtenboard Kit Includes

The two kit levels differ in how much of the build happens in Qtenboard's factory and how much happens in your workshop. Both let partners assemble locally, control production progress and reduce transportation volume. Both are supported with technical guidance so the first local batch goes smoothly.

CKD KIT

Completely Knocked Down for Full Local Assembly

Qtenboard CKD kits include the panels, power board, controller and housing as separate components, packed for assembly overseas. Your technicians build the complete LCD video wall unit, then test, brand and pack it.

CKD suits partners who already run a workshop and want the most control over local production, local branding and quality sign-off.

SKD KIT

Semi-Knocked Down for Faster Local Delivery

Qtenboard SKD kits arrive as semi-finished assembled units. Qtenboard completes the heavy lifting at the factory, which reduces the production workload on your side and shortens the time between order and first delivery.

SKD suits partners starting local assembly for the first time, or integrators who must deliver to a project deadline.

Side-by-Side Comparison

ItaQtenboard SKDQtenboard CKD
What shipsSemi-finished assembled unitsPanels, power board, controller and housing as separate components
Local workloadFinal assembly, inspection, branding and packingComplete unit assembly, plus inspection, branding and packing
Team requiredSmall assembly team with a test areaTrained assembly technicians, assembly benches and a test wall
Quality gatesFactory pre-assembly plus local final testFactory component QC plus local assembly QC
Time to first local batchFaster startLonger setup, more local control
Import structureSemi-finished goodsComponent-level supply
PinakamahusayFirst-time local assembly, project deadlinesEstablished workshops, own-brand production lines

Qtenboard CKD and SKD supply helps partners reduce import tax exposure and carry out local assembly. Duty treatment differs by country, so confirm the HS classification for your kit level with your customs broker before you finalise the order.

The Qtenboard LCD Video Wall Platform Behind Every Kit

SKD and CKD are not separate products. They are two ways of receiving the same Qtenboard LCD video wall platform. That matters for distributors: one platform means shared spare parts, one set of assembly instructions and one calibration method across every size you stock.

Four Bezel Series, One Platform

SeryesScreen sizesSplicing gapMga highlights
3.5mm Splicing Gap46 / 49 / 55 / 65 inch (LG / BOE)3.5mm500cd/㎡, 4500:1 contrast, up to 3840×2160
Micro-Gap46 / 55 inch0.88mm / 1.7mmNatural picture transition, reduced visual interference
Seamless Splicing46 / 49 / 55 inch0mmWalang seam na karanasan sa visuale
8mm Splicing Gap43 / 65 / 75 inch8mmSuited to large display areas
Qtenboard LCD video wall bezel options from 8mm to 0mm

Qtenboard LCD video wall bezel options, from 8mm splicing gap to 0mm seamless

Built for 24/7 Operation

The platform uses industrial-grade LCD panels from LG and BOE with a rated LED backlight life of about 60,000 oras and a 178° viewing angle. Resolution options run from 1920×1080 to 3840×2160, with 500cd/㎡ brightness and a 4500:1 contrast ratio on the standard series. Local assembly does not change those numbers, because the panel, power board and controller come from the same Qtenboard bill of materials. For security and command-room work, see the Qtenboard CCTV control room video wall, which pairs 0.88mm to 3.5mm bezels with 500 to 700 nits and 4K support.

Controllers, Mounts and Accessories in the Same Order

A video wall is more than panels. Qtenboard supplies the surrounding hardware in the same shipment, so your local team assembles and delivers a complete system: the 4K splicing processor for 2x2 to 10x10 layouts, the pop-out wall mounts and floor stand kits with micro-adjustment, plus signal distributors, matrix switchers, network decoders, cabinets, hydraulic stands and playback boxes.

Inside the Kit: Module-by-Module Breakdown

The table below shows how each module of a Qtenboard LCD video wall travels under each kit level. Every kit ships with a part checklist so your receiving team can verify contents against the packing list before assembly starts.

ModuleCKD supplySKD supply
LCD panel and LED backlightQualified LG / BOE panel supplied as a componentPre-assembled into the semi-finished unit
Power boardSupplied as a componentPre-assembled into the semi-finished unit
ControlerSupplied as a componentPre-assembled into the semi-finished unit
Metal housingSupplied as a componentPre-assembled into the semi-finished unit
Mga AccessoryRemote control, power cable, user manual, warranty card, quality certificateRemote control, power cable, user manual, warranty card, quality certificate
DocumentationPart checklist and assembly guide with videosChecklist and assembly guide with videos
Brand elementsLogo on housing, boot screen and carton under OEM serviceLogo on housing, boot screen and carton under OEM service
Qtenboard CKD kit components for LCD video wall local assembly

CKD kit: panel, power board, controller and housing supplied separately

Qtenboard SKD semi-finished LCD video wall units ready for local assembly

SKD kit: semi-finished units ready for final local assembly

What Stays With Qtenboard

Panel sourcing, incoming component inspection, calibration and aging remain Qtenboard's responsibility. That is the practical value of working with an original manufacturer rather than a trading company: the quality work that is hardest to reproduce locally happens before the kit leaves Shenzhen, and your workshop focuses on assembly, test and delivery.

Factory Support for Local Assembly Partners

Local assembly succeeds or fails on support. Qtenboard treats the first local batch as a joint project, and the support package is built around that.

Checklists and Assembly Guides With Videos

Every part in a Qtenboard kit is covered by a checklist and an assembly guide with videos. Your technicians can follow the same sequence the factory uses, and your receiving team can reconcile each carton against the list.

7×24 Online Technical Support

For urgent bulk SKD and CKD orders, Qtenboard provides 7×24 online technical support alongside the guides, so an assembly question during a night shift does not stop the line.

Southeast Asia After-Sales Network

Qtenboard operates a Southeast Asia after-sales network with a 48-hour response and 72-hour problem-solving commitment, backed by installation, commissioning and troubleshooting support, long-term spare parts supply and a 3-year warranty on all products.

ODM Engineering for Project Requirements

When a project needs more than the standard lineup, Qtenboard's ODM service covers custom bezel, brightness, interface and software functions according to the project requirement, then carries the result into your SKD or CKD kit.

Qtenboard LCD video wall assembly guide and checklist for local factory

Part checklists and assembly guides with videos accompany every Qtenboard kit

Quality Control at Both Ends: Factory Pre-Test and Local Line Checks

A kit program only works when quality is controlled at both ends. Qtenboard handles the factory side. The local line checklist below gives your team a repeatable way to handle theirs.

On the Qtenboard Factory Side

Qtenboard runs a 100% self-owned manufacturing base with SMT, panel assembly, calibration and aging lines. Production follows ISO 9001 together with CE, FCC and RoHS requirements. Every panel goes through 48-hour continuous aging and color calibration so that brightness stays uniform across the wall, and the factory's daily capacity of more than 200 units keeps kit orders on schedule.

Qtenboard 48 hour aging test for LCD video wall units

48-hour continuous aging test at the Qtenboard factory

Qtenboard LCD video wall color calibration and brightness uniformity check

Color calibration and brightness uniformity check

On Your Local Assembly Line

CheckpointWhat to verifyBakit ito mahalagan
Incoming kit checkCount parts against the Qtenboard checklist, inspect panels for scratches and transit damageCatches shipping damage before assembly begins
Assembly alignmentSplicing gap consistency, housing fit, connector seatingGap uniformity decides how seamless the finished wall looks
Brightness and color uniformityCompare panels destined for the same wall on test patternsPrevents visible patchwork across the wall
Burn-in runRun assembled units continuously before packingSurfaces early failures in your workshop, not at the customer site
Interface testHDMI, DVI, USB and RS232 input and output pathsConfirms signal and control connections work as specified
Final packing checkLabels, accessories, manual, warranty card, certificateAvoids missing items at delivery

Lead Time, Payment and Logistics

Qtenboard's production and supply chain management is set up so that kit projects start quickly and stay on schedule.

StageQtenboard standardWhat it means for your project
Sample order3 to 5 working daysYour team can validate the kit and the assembly guide quickly
Bulk order15 to 30 working daysPlan the first batch against tender or delivery dates
PaymentAdvance plus balance, letter of credit (L/C), Open Account (OA)Terms that fit your capital turnover
Warranty3 years on all productsCovers locally assembled units built from Qtenboard kits
DocumentsQuality certificate, warranty card, certification filesSupports customs clearance and tender submission

Packing and Shipping

Kits pack more densely than finished video walls, which reduces transportation volume and handling risk. Qtenboard prepares export documentation and supports global project delivery, and its export transactions are backed by China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation.

Spare Parts for the Long Term

Because every kit is built on one platform, spare panels, power boards and controllers are interchangeable across your installed base. Qtenboard maintains long-term spare parts supply so your service team is not left waiting for a discontinued part.

Qtenboard LCD video wall export packing and container loading for SKD CKD kits

Export packing and container loading for Qtenboard SKD and CKD kits

Setting Up a Local Assembly Line: A Five-Step Roadmap

Choose the Series and Size

Match the Qtenboard lineup to your market: 3.5mm for cost-efficient control rooms and signage, 0.88mm to 1.7mm for premium installations, 0mm for seamless showpieces, 8mm for very large walls. A single size such as the 55 inch LCD video wall is a sensible starting SKU.

Order Samples and Train Your Team

Samples arrive in 3 to 5 working days. Have your technicians follow the part checklist and assembly guide with videos, and note questions for Qtenboard's 7×24 online support.

Run a Pilot Batch

Most partners begin with SKD for the pilot, because semi-finished units keep the workload small while the team builds a routine.

Sign Off Local QC

Apply the local line checklist from section 05 to every unit in the pilot, and keep the records. These become your quality evidence for customers and tenders.

Add Branding and Scale

Move to OEM branding on housing, boot screen and carton, then decide whether volume justifies a move to CKD. Qtenboard's LCD video wall wholesale program for distributors sets out the bulk supply options for this stage.

Workshop Requirements

  • Assembly benches with anti-static handling, because Qtenboard housings and components are designed with anti-static protection in mind.
  • A test wall area for burn-in, with HDMI or DVI signal sources and 100 to 240V universal power input.
  • Controlled storage for panels and boards, and a separate packing area for finished units.
  • A printed copy of the Qtenboard checklist at every station.
Qtenboard LCD video wall local assembly workshop layout in Southeast Asia

Reference workshop layout for a Qtenboard LCD video wall assembly line

For configuration planning, the 3x3 LCD video wall is the most common pilot layout, with nine panels, 0.88mm to 3.5mm bezels and 24/7-rated panels.

OEM/ODM Branding on Locally Assembled LCD Video Walls

Local assembly lets you sell under your own name. Qtenboard's OEM and ODM services make that practical without new tooling.

OEM: Your Brand on a Qtenboard Platform

Print your logo on the panel, packaging and UI boot screen while keeping Qtenboard's proven hardware platform. Software-level branding such as the boot logo can start from a single unit.

ODM: Project-Specific Engineering

Custom bezel, brightness, interface and software functions are available according to your project requirement. Qtenboard's public-mold customization carries no mold fee.

Packaging Rules

What you wantHow Qtenboard handles itMinimum order
Brand visibility on small orders (under 200 units)Custom sticker applied to the standard cartonNo minimum
Fully printed carton with your logoCustom carton printing through Qtenboard's packaging partner200 units
No branding requirementStandard Qtenboard packagingNo minimum

What You Can Customize on an LCD Video Wall

LCD video wall technology is highly standardized, so Qtenboard focuses on matching the right model from the existing lineup to your installation. The main variables are screen size, bezel width and mounting method, whether wall-mounted or floor-standing. This is why standard kits deliver better pricing and faster lead times than a fully custom structure.

Qtenboard OEM branded LCD video wall with custom logo and carton

OEM-branded Qtenboard LCD video wall with custom boot logo and carton

SKD or CKD? A Selection Matrix by Team Capability and Project Type

Your situationRecommended kitWhy
First local assembly project, small teamSKDLower production workload and a faster first delivery
Tender or project with a fixed delivery dateSKDSemi-finished units shorten the path from order to handover
Established workshop with trained techniciansCKDFull control over production progress and quality
Building your own LCD video wall brand lineCKD with OEM brandingMaximum local value-add under your own name
Uncertain about volumeSKD pilot, then CKDProve the process first, then scale
NEW ENTRANT

Distributor Testing a Market

Start with SKD on one size, validate demand, and add OEM branding on the carton.

PROJECT DRIVEN

Integrator With Deadlines

Use SKD for tenders and fixed schedules, and rely on 7×24 support during assembly.

BRAND OWNER

Workshop-Ready Partner

Use CKD with OEM branding to build a local LCD video wall line under your own name.

Market-specific supply details are available for Vietnam At Thailandya, and the Qtenboard SKD/CKD LCD video wall product page lists the full parameters for your RFQ.

Ready to start local assembly? Get a kit-level quote, sample order and lead time from the Qtenboard team.

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Does Qtenboard support both SKD and CKD for LCD video walls?

Yes. Qtenboard supplies SKD semi-finished units and CKD complete knock-down kits, so partners can assemble locally, control production progress and quality, and reduce transportation costs.

Can Qtenboard support urgent bulk SKD or CKD orders?

Yes. All parts are covered by checklists and assembly guides with videos, with 7×24 online technical support available during assembly. Bulk orders typically take 15 to 30 working days.

How fast can I get samples?

Sample orders typically take 3 to 5 working days, which lets your team validate the kit and the assembly guide before committing to a bulk order.

Which sizes and bezel options are available?

Qtenboard offers 43, 46, 49, 55, 65 and 75 inch LCD video walls with splicing gaps of 8mm, 3.5mm, 1.8mm, 1.7mm, 0.88mm and 0mm, in 1920×1080 and 3840×2160 resolutions depending on the series.

Can I add my logo and custom packaging?

Yes. Logo printing on housing, packaging and boot screen is part of Qtenboard's OEM service. Small orders under 200 units can use a custom sticker on the standard carton, and fully printed cartons start at 200 units.

What certifications support export and tenders?

Qtenboard production follows ISO 9001 with CE, FCC and RoHS requirements, and the company holds further certifications including EMC, EN standards and ISO 14001. Certification files and a quality certificate are supplied with orders.

What warranty and after-sales support apply to locally assembled units?

Qtenboard provides a 3-year warranty on all products, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting support, long-term spare parts supply, and a Southeast Asia service network with 48-hour response and 72-hour problem-solving.

What is the minimum order quantity?

For LCD video walls the minimum is matched by model. Software-level branding such as the boot logo can start from a single unit, and fully printed cartons start at 200 units. Kit quantities are confirmed per project.

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