# Display for Zynthian mini Raspberry 5

**URL:** <https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/display-for-zynthian-mini-raspberry-5/10054>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Tags:** rpi5\
**Created:** [September 11, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/display-for-zynthian-mini-raspberry-5/10054 "2024-09-11T12:47:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![riban](https://discourse.zynthian.org/user_avatar/discourse.zynthian.org/riban/32/2331_2.png) [@riban](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/riban)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/display-for-zynthian-mini-raspberry-5/10054/4 "2024-09-12T06:31:29Z")

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The RPi5 has a different DSI connector to the RPi4 hence you need a different cable. The link you posted is for a screen compatible with RPi3 & RPi4. It does not mention RPi5 and the cables in the picture look the wrong type. There are displays that provide both types of cable. I bought the [Waveshare 5inch](https://www.waveshare.com/5inch-dsi-lcd.htm) which is more expensive and has some issues but mostly works. [The display](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005353135304.html) described by @stojos, the architect of the [zynthian mini](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-mini/9300) is probably the best option but does require the additional cable for the RPi5.

The cable is fairly cheap. I bought a longer one so that I can mount my screen more flexibly but the short one works well if attaching the Pi directly to the back of the screen.

The problem I have with the waveshare is that touching it whilst the driver is not loaded breaks touch, e.g. touching the screen whilst powering on. Maybe someone with another similar screen (like @stojos) could test if the same behaviour exists.

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