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Did you order the same part?

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Originally Posted by hayaku (Post 738880)

i don't think this would require soldering. most lcd screens have a ribbon connector that goes into a clamp style slot (thats how they are on laptops, nintendo ds, and many other electronics devices).

i would imagine its just taking the head unit out, dissassembling the casing and unclamping the ribbon cable to remove the old lcd screen... when i get mine i'll take pictures for a write up as well.

not yet.. but i will... have a few other projects in the queue right now

Thanks. Mine is beginning to die. It will sometimes come on right away and sometimes I would have to wait for 5 minutes before the display would come on. Everything else works fine except for the display delay. Crossing my fingers this solution will solve my problem.

This sounds more like your nav computer is dying rather than your screen being the problem.

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Originally Posted by dragoncoach (Post 738887)

When you do, if you could take some very accurate measurements of the display (in mm) and photographs of the stock and replacement units from all sides. That would be great.

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Originally Posted by hayaku (Post 738885)

not yet.. but i will... have a few other projects in the que right now

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Originally Posted by X5 Meister (Post 738890)

This sounds more like your nav computer is dying rather than your screen being the problem.

I did an extensive search and deduced it could be either, with the nav computer coming out on top as the possible cause. Then, my indy says he's changed the screen in a few X5's and it solved the problem. So, I may just wait till the screen goes totally blank then deal with it.

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Originally Posted by corima (Post 738430)

As the title says, I just replaced the LCD screen in my Nav/radio monitor. Big difference over the old one. Its "new" again. The old screen degraded ever so slowly, I just got used to it, until I realized that I was straining to even see it. The new LCD screen is an exact replacement made by Sharp ( as the original ). I Sourced out of Hong Kong. I was unable to source it within the USA. Took me an hour to replace it, start to finish. But it could be done faster. I was taking pictures with my cell phone of the steps. Minimal tools necessary, but no ham fisted mechanics need apply. These components are delicate, and cleanliness is a must Total cost was $138.00 for the screen and $26.00 for DHL delivery. Payment was done by Paypal. It took one week from payment to delivery to my hands.

If there is any interest, I could put together a DIY. To date, this seems to be the least expensive way to update the monitor screen. I am amazed at what I was putting up with.

Hello Corima,
I am very interested replacing my LCD panel. Could you please post some photos of installed screen?

Thanks,
John

dont put a screen protector on it, the best looking way it to put glass over it

How would you do that?

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Originally Posted by killcrap (Post 739574)

dont put a screen protector on it, the best looking way it to put glass over it

I think i saw this in a previous post or a talk about it but i believe you have to insert the glass between the lcd screen. this is from memory and i cant find the post that i read about it. so.. yea... dont call me a idiot if it sounds wrong:D