Dead Pixel Radio
 

I'm contemplating buying a new MID - but before i do, I want to see if i can fix the dead pixels. It's more of an annoyance - but I pulled the head unit the other day and opened it up. I just saw the dead pixel article on home page for the OBC - and someone on ebay who sells the instructions (thanks to x5world i got it for free - almost paid the $7!!!), he said if i can get to the MID then it should work as well. I know he's just trying to make his $7 - but anyone here done that? anyone good at this stuff who can explan what i would have to do different for hte head unit?

I might try any way this weekend and IF i get it done - i'll post pictures. I just installed Dice Ipod kit with the 2point5 astray - VERY NICE! I'm loving it. Sirius coming this weekend.


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Im having the same problem on my MID, thinking of buying a new one as well, let me know how it goes, i might try it.

Well covered. Do a search for the free replacement info.

Only works for BMW NA, won't work if you live in Canada :(

There are repairers who will fix your original MID for much less than getting a new one.

Wait, is it you radio unit or your cluster ? As far as I know there's only replacement with the cluster and not the radio unit.
I had my cluster fixed but now my radio is starting to go.

it's my radio unit. They'll replace radio for 01? I'm in US - if they'll replace my radio i'll call them tomorrow!

There is a contact listed at BMWNA in other posts. All you pay is 1 hour labor.

found it - just sent the person listed an email. a few pages say she isnt at BMWNA anymore. So we'll see what happens - i'm sure the email is redirected somewhere else.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ee+replacement

Any followup/closure on this post? Will the radio unit be covered by the BMWNA?