****Replacing your LCD screen****

Hey Fam!
A while back I did a lot of research and replaced my LCD with a nice new blue LCD! I took a few pics of the process thinking a could make a topic but never really got round to it! So here you go, a step by step process to replacing your LCD.

Note: You will need some soldering skills.

Step 1-
Source an LCD! Here are the specs for the LCD in the MPC25k
http://www.bonafide.com.hk/catalog/MG24064-02.pdf
I found mine at http://www.futurlec.com/index.shtml but there are many other companies. Just do a google search and use the specs sheet to find a suitable replacement. Once you have the replacement LCD you can move on to step 2

Step 2-
You will need to remove the top and bottom cover from the mp

Step 3-
You will need to remove the 4 screws shown in the pic


Step 4-
Turn the mp over and discconect the ribbon cable shown in the pic


I cant remember if there are any screws to remove but you will see them if there are any.

Step 5-
Carefully remove the screen and it's metal casing. Once it is removed you can unscrew the 2 screws on the sides. This will remove the screen from the metal casing. Be careful as the screen is spring loaded and may jump out of the metal casing.


Step 6-
Remove the 4 screws on the back of the screen


Step 7-
VERY CAREFULLY remove the LCD from the screen casing. Be sure to touch something metal BEFORE you remove the LCD from the case.

Step 8-
De-Solder the 2 earth wires from the bottom of the LCD. Then De-Solder the 22 pins on the left of the LCD (the ribbon cable is connected to these pins) and remove the ribbon cable from the LCD. Make sure you mark which side the 1 and 22 pins go so you dont connect it wrongly to the new LCD.


Step 9-
Place the ribbon cable into the 22 hole on the new LCD. MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN THE CORRECT HOLES! Now solder the pins to the LCD and solder the earth wires back on.


Step 10-
Carefully place the LCD back into the casing and put the screws back in.
Now just Put you mp back together. If you get stuck please refer to the other steps earlier on.
Once you mp is back together its time to turn it on.


*******MAKE SURE YOU ADJUST THE CONTRAST OF THE SCREEN!!!*******

I thought i broke my lcd before i found out it was just the contrast.

Note: You may need a little modification to the LCD case for a perfect fit (if the LCD is not identical)

Thanks and enjoy!

Peace!

Good job, thanks for that!

I'll modify my 2500 someday.

is this the original jog wheel ? if not, where did you buy it ?

Its painted!
Peace!

Nice look. But dang, I have the 1K and only have small changes to make to replace my screen. This is out of my league (of trust within myself) to fix!


Have fun when you 2500 users get yours. Mines coming in a few days.


xPEACE!

http://www.futurlec.com/LED/BLUE240X64LCD.shtml

is this the one you bought? $64. not bad!

that looks nice. can you take a larger picture of the screen?

waw,...nice nice job !!!!!!!

EducatedHands wrote:http://www.futurlec.com/LED/BLUE240X64LCD.shtml

is this the one you bought? $64. not bad!

i dont see the price anywhere in there


@OP thx for the useful post. i might give it a shot even tho i'm not skilled soldering
lol

Hey Fam!
Well I'm considering doing all the hard work and selling a ready made LCD just so it's a straight swap!
Anyone interested in a ready made LCD?
Peace!

trybtek wrote:Hey Fam!
Well I'm considering doing all the hard work and selling a ready made LCD just so it's a straight swap!
Anyone interested in a ready made LCD?
Peace!

if you're charging less than it would cost me to buy the screen, ribbon cable and a soldering kit, then yes, i would be interested.

Prob not. Just cause of shipping cost to me and then you would put up the price. but I was thinking making them for people that dont have the needed skills for this mod.
Peace!

i suppose the price could be higher for convenience as well. and shipping is understandable.

let me know what you're thinkin of charging. i may be willing since i've wanted a blue screen since i bought the 2500, and i might not want to re-learn how to solder on this.

Anybody know if I can replace the LCD on a MPC 4000 the same way?

Hey molecule!
If your willing to open your 4000 up and get some specs on the LCD then i'm sure you or I could find a replacement!
Peace!