A flat panel display device is disclosed. The flat panel display device includes a flat display panel, a driving integrated circuit driving the flat display panel, a cover shield, and a flexible connecting film on which the driving integrated circuit is mounted. The cover shield includes adhesive areas each having an adhesive portion and a non-adhesive area having a non-adhesive portion. An end of the flexible connecting film is electrically connected to an edge of the flat display panel, and the other end is positioned in the non-adhesive area of the cover shield.