IDK LCD Repair or replacement

CyprusSocialite · 19th November 2023, 11:59

Disclaimer: I have almost no experience with soldering or any form of electrical engineering

This is the only apparent problem my 75 has at the moment.

I am thinking of trying to repair it first by following https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=184339. Unfortunately the guide seems to be missing all images.

In case my repairs don't succeed, I will need to replace the display. I know that there used to be someone selling new displays around here, but it's my understanding they aren't in the business anymore, at least for the time being.

I have found what seems to be a compatible display on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/7nniioC. Is there any way to make sure? Has anyone here ordered these before?

Whether I repair or install a new one, I am also interested in attempting a colour conversion to amber like here: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=311163. Do I understand correctly that it requires changing the backlight LED? If I need to get a new one (LED), where might that be?

Yorkshire GOC · 19th November 2023, 22:42

Yes - am afraid Ricksta is no longer trading - but this company maybe the solution

https://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/r...cluster-speedo

macafee2 · 19th November 2023, 23:19

When you take it apart, this may help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiITqMwsZs8&t=21s

macafee2

macafee2 · 19th November 2023, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Yes - am afraid Ricksta is no longer trading - but this company maybe the solution

https://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/r...cluster-speedo

interesting, I do not recall seeing any mention of them before.
Has anyone used them and have either positive or negative comments about them?

macafee2

Matt_75 · 20th November 2023, 12:54

The MG Rover Custom Car Parts business, previously owned and operated by forum member Rick-sta, has been sold and is now owned by a chap called Stephen. I believe they're contactable via their Facebook page or website (although it doesn't appear to be working).

trikey · 20th November 2023, 14:05

Al Cramb on facebook can do this type of repair for you.

CyprusSocialite · 21st November 2023, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

Yes - am afraid Ricksta is no longer trading - but this company maybe the solution

https://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/r...cluster-speedo

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Al Cramb on facebook can do this type of repair for you.

The main obstacle is my being in Cyprus, so the only option is to have the part delivered here. How about that Amazon link I sent before?

patrolman pete · 21st November 2023, 13:49

I know this might not be of any help, but when Rick was offering to supply the screens for you to find someone else to fit or to have him to fit them by posting your clocks to him, I spoke to Marinabrian to see if he could do the job. He said he could but advised that the man supplying the part should fit it in case the soldering goes wrong you wouldn't have leg to stand on.

Wise words indeed. I drove down to have Rik do the job and he did a great job too , but it was later found that the IPK would fade after 20 mins of use as it warmed up.

Rik eventually found a solution , so I had another drive to him where he repaired it free of charge and it has been fine ever since.

I'd look into finding a postal service or a short UK holiday with your clocks in your luggage !

CyprusSocialite · 21st November 2023, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrolman pete

I'd look into finding a postal service or a short UK holiday with your clocks in your luggage !

That may be a possibility, but I also want to learn to do these things myself!

macafee2 · 21st November 2023, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyprusSocialite

That may be a possibility, but I also want to learn to do these things myself!

Did you watch the YouTube video?

macafee2

19th November 2023, 11:59	#1
CyprusSocialite Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Limassol Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	IDK LCD Repair or replacement Disclaimer: I have almost no experience with soldering or any form of electrical engineering This is the only apparent problem my 75 has at the moment. I am thinking of trying to repair it first by following https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=184339. Unfortunately the guide seems to be missing all images. In case my repairs don't succeed, I will need to replace the display. I know that there used to be someone selling new displays around here, but it's my understanding they aren't in the business anymore, at least for the time being. I have found what seems to be a compatible display on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/7nniioC. Is there any way to make sure? Has anyone here ordered these before? Whether I repair or install a new one, I am also interested in attempting a colour conversion to amber like here: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=311163. Do I understand correctly that it requires changing the backlight LED? If I need to get a new one (LED), where might that be?

19th November 2023, 22:42	#2
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,010 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Yes - am afraid Ricksta is no longer trading - but this company maybe the solution https://www.clusterrepairsuk.co.uk/r...cluster-speedo __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

20th November 2023, 12:54	#5
Matt_75 Loves to post 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 389 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	The MG Rover Custom Car Parts business, previously owned and operated by forum member Rick-sta, has been sold and is now owned by a chap called Stephen. I believe they're contactable via their Facebook page or website (although it doesn't appear to be working). __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

20th November 2023, 14:05	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,574 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Al Cramb on facebook can do this type of repair for you. __________________ Lest we forget..

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19th November 2023, 23:19	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,758 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	When you take it apart, this may help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiITqMwsZs8&t=21s macafee2

21st November 2023, 13:49	#8
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,411 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	I know this might not be of any help, but when Rick was offering to supply the screens for you to find someone else to fit or to have him to fit them by posting your clocks to him, I spoke to Marinabrian to see if he could do the job. He said he could but advised that the man supplying the part should fit it in case the soldering goes wrong you wouldn't have leg to stand on. Wise words indeed. I drove down to have Rik do the job and he did a great job too , but it was later found that the IPK would fade after 20 mins of use as it warmed up. Rik eventually found a solution , so I had another drive to him where he repaired it free of charge and it has been fine ever since. I'd look into finding a postal service or a short UK holiday with your clocks in your luggage !