yea, just black... sorry didn't see your post haha, you posted before i could answer youOriginally Posted by Daved
-Ivan
So say that some rows in my OBC are out and don't light up, this will fix it?
Hmmm, not exactly, I need to know how the LCD is, if it's greenish like other LCDs (like the LCD on a watch or an old calculator) or if it's black, I see a black display but I'm not sure if the black thing is the LCD itself or some strip on it.Originally Posted by lecchilo
probably, won't hurt it unless you tear off the connector strip (like i did on another obc)Originally Posted by Don@ModBargains
-Ivan
it's black as far as i know... there was no strip on it, just black piece. it is clear on the edges though so i don't know exactly how it works. but as far as a strip that rests on top of the lcd... nothing like that on itOriginally Posted by Daved
-Ivan
damn it stop posting before i answer you haha... what do you mean like a regular LCD? i'm not familiar with how they work so i really don't know, all i know is that it wasn't greenOriginally Posted by Daved
-Ivan
LOLOriginally Posted by lecchilo
A regular black and white (actually it's black and green, lol) screen, like the external screens on some cellphones or a calculator or a wireless phone.
I thought it was a regular LCD with some filters that made the letters show up in orange and the background in black but it seems it is not.
I have a headunit with a regular LCD and I thought I could convert it somehow to look like the display on the OBC.
My clock is kinda messed up. I might try this. Oh sorry to get off topic but why does my put german words?
1990 Nissan 300zx NA Auto, 1992 BMW 325i Manual
it's set to german. hold the 2 left most keys, top and bottom row together, and you should see it say "function _ _" well, in german haha. choose a function, go from 0 up, and you'll find one that lets you change the language. i'll look for the exact info tomorrow, but give it a tryOriginally Posted by Arti300zx
-Ivan
Thanks a lot, this trick really works!!!
Anyone know how to remove the buttons on the OBC? I am trying to swap over some buttons right now and I am stumped.
yes, if noone PMs you by tomorrow i will... i have to take off right now though sorry... i have a few pics too, i think...Originally Posted by Don@ModBargains
btw... there should be a button repair DIY on bimmerdiy.com... check it out and let me know if you don't find it there
-Ivan
AAHHH!!!!!!!! I was just at the final steps, when I was removing that stupid corner 1, and when I was trying to pull it up, I somehow managed to rip off a bit of the LCD strip along the edge of corner one :*( Is there absolutely anyway of fixing this?? like the lcd strip is ripped off of like the first 8 thicker lines, and about 20 little lines next to it that were once attached to the circuit board I am thinking about gluing it, is there any kind of glue that I can use to glue the strip of LCD back on?? Any input on how to fix this? if I just leave the lcd strip flopping around un-glued to the circuit board, and when I put it back together will it not work anymore?
God, I feel like such an idiot... I was SOO CLOSE!! I've got this whole thing taken apart infront of my monitor on my computer desk, and dammit dammit Dammit !! That's it, i'm suing you lecchilo! haha j/k, I am just venting frustration on everything right now, I cannot believe how careless I was.. I just hope I can fix this with somebodys friendly input on what my options are
.... sigh, DAmmit! ....
Anyways, here is a picture of the LCD strip that attaches to the circuit board that i'm talking about which looking more closely at, looks like you ripped it too!
hey... that sucks what happened to you man... btw i didn't rip anything
i don't know if it will work or not, might work but those strips that are torn off might not work idk
someone might know what kind of glue to use... i'm sure you can glue it back down, since that's how it's done in the first place... ask at an electronics store or something i really don't know
good luck
-Ivan
Originally Posted by lecchilo
thanks for the fast response, damn.. I dont know what to think.. I have been pondering the idea of taking my heat gun to the strip and melting the strip on to the circuit board?? Crazy wild thinking here, but I am just thinking about a small chance that the strip might get just barely hot enough to re-glue itself to the circuit board?
I am pretty sure I screwed it up but that's okay, it wasnt working at first, and now it isint.. I guess if I can get a hold of a 2nd broken one from a friend, or from the dealer I might tackle this project again, knowing what to do and most imporantly what NOT to do
I have already assembled it back together, I will be putting it in my car when I will be going out, so I will post my findings as to how badly it turned out. Having ripped the part of the strip where hte hticker black lines were on, I would imaigne I disabled the vital connections which poweres the LCD screen, so I am prepared to see 100% darkness on the LCD screen.
It's too bad the stupid heat gun didnt work, I ekpt it on there for a while, but I felt the screwdriver heat up pretty hot while I was trying to hold the strip down to the circuit board hoping it would melt on.. Anyways i'll probably keep the OBC in the car for all show reasons, so nobody sees a missing spot/wires hanging out...
Last edited by parad0x; 06-25-2006 at 03:10 AM.
Originally Posted by Daved
thanks, I figured so much.
Can somebody please help me. I can't seem to get these two screws in blue out. It looks like I need a special screwdriver, but I can't seem to get these two out. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.Originally Posted by lecchilo
i don't know how to help other than what you said.... "special" meaning the right size screwdriver... i simply used a small flat blade to get them out... try thatOriginally Posted by 888
-Ivan
Ivan,
Great post on this diy project, but you didn't mention how to take the wire bundle off the back of the unit so you can have the unit by itself. I have had difficulty separating the unit from the wire bundle, so please help. Thanks.
just did the revamp and i can say it worked. followed the instructions and they worked gr8. The display isnt perfect by far but at least i can make out wot it says now. Cheers for the write up.
1993 BMW 325i coupe : 18" Lenso Alloys : M3 Steering wheel : M3 gear knob : M3 Spoiler : Full M3 cream leathers : M3 lighting all round : Alpine head unit 10 CD multichanger : More coming soon.
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