I decided to finally make the pixel fix on my MID, using the akspeedo ribbon cable and their instructions. Once I got the LCD with ribbon cable attached out of the unit, I saw that the LCD glass on one end was cracked, and several circuits were therefore broken, obviously rendering the LCD useless.
My question for all of you who have made this repair is this: Should I just buy another LCD alone, since I still have the akspeedo ribbon cable, or should I get the LCD+ribbon cable combo? From what I've seen so far with searches on the net, the price difference between LCD alone and LCD+ribbon is not much.
Also, I assume I'll have no problem electrically with the car without the MID installed. Am I right?
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!
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2003 E53 3.0i
DOB 10/15/2002
Sienna red, Savannah Beige Dakota leather
Type FA53, Engine M54B30
2018 G02 30i
DOB 4/21/18
Black Sapphire Metallic / Canberra Beige Vermasca leather
Engine B46O