MID pixel repair

matoX5 · #1 04-22-2009, 08:02 AM

hey, i've done a search on the topic and got some good instructions on how to clean the connections inside the dash. i just wanted to know if anyone else has done this or if there is something else i should know before i pull the cluster apart. thanks

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themoth · #2 09-12-2009, 12:02 AM

looking to see if this would work on the radio as well..?

x5whyt · #3 09-13-2009, 10:58 PM

Please show the picture of the missing pixels, so that we can see how bad it is. Thanks!

x5whyt

SeattleTopaz · #4 09-14-2009, 09:15 PM

Have you tried going through BMW NA for a good-will repair for the bad-pixel issue? When I got my 02 x5 the cluster was pretty bad, I did a little research and contacted Leonora Vlaovich, a BMW NA rep who handled these things... if you search through the threads a lot of people have done this as well... My X was out of warranty, but BMW NA did a one-time goodwill repair for this, paid for the part, cost my 1hr labor at my dealer.

Here's her email,
[email protected]

themoth · #5 09-14-2009, 10:05 PM

they will repair the cluster just not the radio MID

e9tac · #6 09-14-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by themoth

they will repair the cluster just not the radio MID

I used this write up to repair my radio MID and it worked like a charm.

Eric, I fixed your MID from Peter. Writeup of E38 MID repair

Our radio is a little different than the one being used in the write up--screw placement, etc--but once it's open, you should be able to figure it out. All you're really hunting for is where the ribbon attach's to the board.

themoth · #7 09-28-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by e9tac

I used this write up to repair my radio MID and it worked like a charm.

Eric, I fixed your MID from Peter. Writeup of E38 MID repair

Our radio is a little different than the one being used in the write up--screw placement, etc--but once it's open, you should be able to figure it out. All you're really hunting for is where the ribbon attach's to the board.

planning this tomorrow, did you notice they came back brighter overall.

omodos · #8 12-21-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by themoth

planning this tomorrow, did you notice they came back brighter overall.

Moth did you manage to sort your's out? my pixels went 'bad' only on the actual radio/cd player and not the dash/instrument display, funnily enough got a bit better the next day....but would be good to know if you fixed it...

xnsf · #9 12-21-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by omodos

Moth did you manage to sort your's out? my pixels went 'bad' only on the actual radio/cd player and not the dash/instrument display, funnily enough got a bit better the next day....but would be good to know if you fixed it...

hopefully this helps http://www.xoutpost.com/off-topic/lo...x-attempt.html

My diy was successful

omodos · #10 12-21-2009, 04:38 AM

xsnf is your diy below for buggered radio display pixels?

"I did this fix a couple of weeks ago. I used that diy for inspiration, but I did most of it myself. Here are some tips:

1. All you need is some acetone (I used nail polish remover, qtips, and the right precision screwdrivers, and maybe a toothpick. I don't know what the eBay kits come with, but this is all I used.
2. You might break red plastic clip to the cord to the volume control knob. I couldn't get the red plastic clip off the plug without breaking it. If you break it, it's not a big deal.
3. Remove the metal retainer clip very carefully, it bends easily.
4. Rub all the tarnished stuff off of the connectors, the connectors should be completely golden.
5. When you clean the ribbon cable, get to the point where you're rubbing out the yellow surround, exposing the metal connection, but don't rub too crazy.
6. Whatever you do, DO NOT bend the metal retainer clip in anyway, not even to tighten the contacts.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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