Replacing the OBC screen E39

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Default@index.cmx - 09 Dec 2005 13:36 GMT

I have a 2002 525iT, no Nav, DSC.

Carrying some long lumber that extended between the front seats and
had to make an emergency stop. One of the boards came forward and
slammed into the OBC (radio) screen wiping it out. It's nothing but an
orange blur now. Quite dramatic but usless. All the buttons still work
(far as I can tell from the audio), but the screen's gone.

BMW wants my firstborn to replace it. I've found a used one for $350.
Does anyone have a better idea? More to the point, does anyone have a
reference to a how-to on doing the replacement?

Thanks for any advice.

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Lorne - 19 Dec 2005 04:05 GMT

Same thing happened in my '99 528iT with the cargo cover placed between
seats. Bought used display on eBay for $180 and it was easy to install (once
I checked my Bentley manual). Remove (pull) the volume knob and use a very
small allen wrench (can't recall size) to turn release mechanism about 90
degrees. With release disengaged, ease the display out with small flat head
screw driver (or credit card) each side of display. Five minutes and you're
done.

Lorne
'99 528iT Dinan S1
'02 Audi S4

>I have a 2002 525iT, no Nav, DSC.
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> Thanks for any advice.

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