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Sun damaged LCD screen

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150125

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Does anyone know of a facility that will repair or replace the sun-damaged screen on the computer readout on my 2005 K1200 LT, or where I could send for the part. According to Max's microfiche, BMW will only replace the entire instrument cluster for a 'measly' $1700. (Bandits)
If anyone has had this problem in the past, I would like to know how it has been resolved without breaking the bank.
Thanks, Tony
 
Welcome to the forum Tony.

I wonder if one of those kits for cleaning up hazy plastic headlights would work?

Can one of the mods move this thread to the Flying Brick section.
 
Lee said:
I wonder if one of those kits for cleaning up hazy plastic headlights would work?
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I used one of those kits from Turtle Wax on a couple of windscreens with extremely good results. If it's just yellowed or fogged, should work just as good on instrument lenses. :dunno

If it's cracked or crazed, obviously the lense would need replacing or the entire instrument replaced with a good one off ebay or from one of the recyclers that advertise in the Owners News.



:dance:dance:dance
 
I use the McGuiars 3-step plastic clean and polish on my instrument dial plastic - removes haze and makes them look like new. Might skip the first step for removing fine scratches as that might be a little aggressive for LCD.
 
Sorry, I think I overlooked that it was an LCD screen. They don't usually haze or yellow. They usually get that dreaded blob under the surface. I don't think that can be fixed. I think it has to be replaced at some level.

But, if it IS just the surface, plastic or headlight cleaners are worth a try.:dunno




:dance:dance:dance
 
Tony, is the part of the screen you need repaired the center square area?

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Lee said:
Tony, is the part of the screen you need repaired the center square area?

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Yes, its the computer screen itself not the plastic instrument cluster cover. The pixels are damaged.
 

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150125 said:
Yes, its the computer screen itself not the plastic instrument cluster cover. The pixels are damaged.
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Buy the used cluster from Max that I showed you and put your cover on it. You'll not get any cheaper than that $99.




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Talked to Max in CT. to make sure it was compatible. Ordered the part through ebay. Thanks for the tip.
 
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