Dead Pixels

[t3ddftw]

can you guys elaborate on what this "center the screen or image" part of the swap exactly is? I am confused what it is that needs to be done? you have to center the LCD screen in the trim or center the image on the LCD?

You have to center the image on the LCD using this trimpot:



that means you have to assemble the monitor at least enough to get an image on the screen.

[Maxima SE]

can you guys elaborate on what this "center the screen or image" part of the swap exactly is? I am confused what it is that needs to be done? you have to center the LCD screen in the trim or center the image on the LCD?

[0-60motorsports]

I'm going to try 54U as well (E38/E39) as the viewing angles are very similar. 51 is definitely for the E53, so the viewing angle is way off.



I recommend this screw driver set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QZLV03O Using the right size PH screw driver is key here, otherwise you risk stripping screws as some of them are well torqued.

Really good hand feel, and it worked well. I used the SL2.0 bit with some kapton tape wrapped around it to adjust the H-POS trim pot on the screen to ensure horizontal alignment.


With all that being said, it's kind of a pain in the ass to center the image on the screen. I am fortunate enough to have a bench setup with the infotainment system so I could do it all inside my home on a table, but even then it was frustrating.

I may be able willing to perform this service for folks, especially as I have already done it three times for myself. What are you guys willing to pay in terms of labor? I could supply the screen too.

-Ted

That’s a great idea Ted! Thank you for offering this service to the community.

[mtpktz]

I may be able willing to perform this service for folks, especially as I have already done it three times for myself. What are you guys willing to pay in terms of labor? I could supply the screen too.

That'd be great - who better than a trusted member of the community? I'm unsure how much labor is involved to perform the repair but please keep us posted if you decide on pricing. Thanks Ted!

[t3ddftw]

I was speaking to t3ddftw about this recently and he said for the E46 it is PN LQ065T9BR53 or LQ065T9BR53U.

I'm going to try 54U as well (E38/E39) as the viewing angles are very similar. 51 is definitely for the E53, so the viewing angle is way off.

The guy skipped a lot of minor in between steps in the videos, but fortunately, they are self-intuitive with a little exploration. I did buy a broken unit to experiment on before making the commitment on my actual unit.

Also, don't use a multi-bit precision screw driver set. The magnetic head is too big to insert into the deeper narrow holes.

I recommend this screw driver set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QZLV03O Using the right size PH screw driver is key here, otherwise you risk stripping screws as some of them are well torqued.

Really good hand feel, and it worked well. I used the SL2.0 bit with some kapton tape wrapped around it to adjust the H-POS trim pot on the screen to ensure horizontal alignment.


With all that being said, it's kind of a pain in the ass to center the image on the screen. I am fortunate enough to have a bench setup with the infotainment system so I could do it all inside my home on a table, but even then it was frustrating.

I may be able willing to perform this service for folks, especially as I have already done it three times for myself. What are you guys willing to pay in terms of labor? I could supply the screen too.

-Ted

[Epsilon]

Assuming this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSfExX5cgX4

Mr. Wolfe

The guy skipped a lot of minor in between steps in the videos, but fortunately, they are self-intuitive with a little exploration. I did buy a broken unit to experiment on before making the commitment on my actual unit.

Also, don't use a multi-bit precision screw driver set. The magnetic head is too big to insert into the deeper narrow holes.

[Will ZCPM3]

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/78790-navigation-screen-replacement-recommendations-and-experiences

[0-60motorsports]

I was speaking to t3ddftw about this recently and he said for the E46 it is PN LQ065T9BR53 or LQ065T9BR53U.

[Maxima SE]

Assuming this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSfExX5cgX4

Mr. Wolfe

I remember a more comprehensive one that I cant seem to find now. I think I may have watched this one thinking the E46 unit was the same as X5 and E39? it looks different on the back but I thought they were all the same MKIV unit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhCnLbcl5m0

[Mr. Wolfe]

I have yet to research that more thoroughly. I came across a few that had mixed reviews and most of the reviews are old.

There is a nice youtube video on how to do it.

Assuming this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSfExX5cgX4

Mr. Wolfe

[Maxima SE]

Is there a reputable vendor that completes these swaps regularly?

I have yet to research that more thoroughly. I came across a few that had mixed reviews and most of the reviews are old.

There is a nice youtube video on how to do it.

[e46mpwrd]

Take your time/be careful with all the ribbon cables, its not hard just remove and replace. Also like Epsilon said, make sure the screen is centered properly because you cannot adjust once it is back together.

BTW this is the one I bought
USA Ship - LCD screen Display panel Sharp LQ065T9BR51 for BMW E38 E39 E46 E53 X5

[Epsilon]

Sorry, can't confirm. The eBay listing I purchased listed all the part number variations. This was $75 shipped back in 2018.

[Mr. Wolfe]

Just to confirm, is this the correct piece?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/193692330968?epid=1701452800&hash=item2d18f66bd8%3Ag%3Aa2AAAOSwFQ5fdnkJ&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HdF1ucxV7lH010uQUdFYiU3unO0biidV1EAo6LCY87EdgHkVcll3vhw%2FmT98czlnvmGG7UzRPfffA72vA8TblXT0llOu9KtWbu9TMJNY94yJx8VGCgfmhEddfRDJ4QqJqEk35rgDnUUqTnjQi8gwjfCFXlugtdmBfISYQOfPllAm5a9d0nk%2Fzr2R2rnAoIUtcbFSchiSXuAd1cNYf07GVBN7PRvrl%2B1kgnZMr%2F65ybq%2BKcqR6COTJPDMOarBj6pjDiyLadW%2B3oPGDhNQMjfuQUcDIs8Ed2HZHk4gzoZTnSV%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6My88sZg&LH_ItemCondition=3

Mr. Wolfe

[Mr. Wolfe]

Funny you post this because I parked my car in the sun on a hot day for about 3 hours and came back to a bunch of dead pixels.. These cars are starting to show their age. Yes you can swap the screens but from what I have read, its not a project you want to attempt yourself. I am going to ship mine out to be professionally swapped.

Yeah, mine has been perfect up until this spring when I started the car.

Mr. Wolfe