New IPK screen from China

john116 · 11th March 2021, 09:10

Bought a new IPK screen from China about 2 weeks ago. Arrived within about 10 days, now installed and working nicely. Will post pics soon. AUD$120 inc. shipping to Sydney.

Nice you can get these again!

vitesse · 11th March 2021, 09:30

Thanks due to Ricksta's efforts if I understand correctly. Got one myself & very nice to have a line-free new display, Rick installed mine, who did yours?

Regards

john116 · 12th March 2021, 00:57

I did my own replacement/installation.

SD1too · 12th March 2021, 07:06

What was involved John?

Simon

vitesse · 12th March 2021, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by john116

I did my own replacement/installation.

Echo Simon's comment, do tell us more. Photos/how to? Have you got the advanced soldering skills which I hear are needed for this job?

Regards

egremont · 14th March 2021, 12:11

Well done John.
I am afraid that I am not as confident as you.

A local business bought out the local VDO business some time ago (VDO were the supplier to MG Rover). A member of our local club used this firm to transplant a new message centre (ex. Rimmers sale) into his car.

I put my replacement plans in abeyance after an industrial repair specialist (CRT/LCD/CNC etc) told me that I ought to use a LCD bonding machine.

I now have one of Rick’s “new and improved” unit, and intend visiting this firm to replace my present lined message centre.

I do have some new ex. China LCD screens and when I have some spare time, I may have a play with them on an old discarded IPK.

minty2 · 14th March 2021, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by egremont

I now have one of Rick’s “new and improved” unit, and intend visiting this firm to replace my present lined message centre.

I do have some new ex. China LCD screens and when I have some spare time, I may have a play with them on an old discarded IPK.

No reflection on Rick's sourcing of these new units, but at least visually, mine is not as good as the one it replaced. The old display was cleaner looking with no 'phantom' lines common in passive displays. The replacement has got rid of the lines caused by connection faults in the unit but the 'phantom' lines are noticeable, particularly when the display is cold. It's just an observation nothing more. Maybe the original used active displays? In any case, I'm glad I can actually see the information again!

macafee2 · 14th March 2021, 17:04

Link to youtube and IPK strip down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiITqMwsZs8

macafee2

11th March 2021, 09:10	#1
john116 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 176 Thanks: 82 Thanked 41 Times in 21 Posts	New IPK screen from China Bought a new IPK screen from China about 2 weeks ago. Arrived within about 10 days, now installed and working nicely. Will post pics soon. AUD$120 inc. shipping to Sydney. Nice you can get these again!

12th March 2021, 07:06	#4
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,336 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	What was involved John? Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

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egremont Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur SE. Auto. Saloon. SE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 458 Thanks: 163 Thanked 198 Times in 70 Posts	Well done John Well done John. I am afraid that I am not as confident as you. A local business bought out the local VDO business some time ago (VDO were the supplier to MG Rover). A member of our local club used this firm to transplant a new message centre (ex. Rimmers sale) into his car. I put my replacement plans in abeyance after an industrial repair specialist (CRT/LCD/CNC etc) told me that I ought to use a LCD bonding machine. I now have one of Rick’s “new and improved” unit, and intend visiting this firm to replace my present lined message centre. I do have some new ex. China LCD screens and when I have some spare time, I may have a play with them on an old discarded IPK.

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11th March 2021, 09:30	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,526 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Thanks due to Ricksta's efforts if I understand correctly. Got one myself & very nice to have a line-free new display, Rick installed mine, who did yours? Regards

12th March 2021, 00:57	#3
john116 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 176 Thanks: 82 Thanked 41 Times in 21 Posts	I did my own replacement/installation.

14th March 2021, 17:04	#8
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,904 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Link to youtube and IPK strip down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiITqMwsZs8 macafee2