the invention relates generally to a modular display panel for enclosing commercial - off - the - shelf display technologies . more particularly , the invention relates to a modular display panel for housing cots light emitting or transmitting display subassemblies such as liquid crystal displays for military and other severe environments . the modular display assembly can comprise a base plate , a first frame , a window , a second , a circuit located , and a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the circuit board . the cots light emitting or transmitting display subassembly can be connected to the second frame .