Clocks/LCD Screen Flickering

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Has anybody had an issue with the orange backlighting on the lcd screen next to the clocks ? Mine seems to have developed a darker patch in the bottom left corner which kind of flickers and sometimes illuminates correctly but sometimes not ? I presume this is a replacement to fix that ?
 
buncobooth said:
Has anybody had an issue with the orange backlighting on the lcd screen next to the clocks ? Mine seems to have developed a darker patch in the bottom left corner which kind of flickers and sometimes illuminates correctly but sometimes not ? I presume this is a replacement to fix that ?
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Could be a number of things ....

A) The driver circuit to the LED itself
B) The LED itself

Could be caused by a dry joint , water damage etc..


Easiest way , whip the unit off ( 3 circlips ) unscrew the back and pop the unit out of the case

Plug it back into the bike and have a detailed looksee
 
If it's just the backlight, sounds like a bulb has gone. Just unclear if those bulbs are replaceable or if they're part of the flippin assembly... maybe a visit to the micro niche wil help

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It looks like you can open up the back if the instrument cluster. Great think it'd it's a fiddle to take off and take indoors to work on.

I think if you get the back off, you'll know quickly if you're able to replace the bulbs or led's

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Slipperyeel said:
Ok. Which type? Replaceable?

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Hang on let me get my crystal ball out ...... nope it's fucked !!


how the hell would i know what type they are, there very small surface mounted and LED...


How do i know, because ive opened my Kombi up, to address the flashing faulty led ;)
 
Santa-2512 said:
Hang on let me get my crystal ball out ...... nope it's fucked !!


how the hell would i know what type they are, there very small surface mounted and LED...


How do i know, because ive opened my Kombi up, to address the flashing faulty led ;)
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Oh blimey.

You start with "how would I know" and then answer the question..... because you've already opened one up.

There was a more efficient way to answer that. But I guess you already know.

Based on your answer I'd say yes it's fucked. Unless the op has access to someone well versed in electronics repair...

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Slipperyeel said:
Oh blimey.

You start with "how would I know" and then answer the question..... because you've already opened one up.

There was a more efficient way to answer that. But I guess you already know.

Based on your answer I'd say yes it's fucked. Unless the op has access to someone well versed in electronics repair...

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It wasnt meant in the way you took it ;)

There LEDs i know, because if you have read any of the servoectomy threads they say you have to open the kombi and cover the ABS LEDs

I opened my kombi, because the tape the previous owner used wasnt in place properly so the flashing LED was visible

I covered the offending LEDs with black butyl so no light gets out.

As to what type of leds, i have no idea, there surface mounted, and the size of a ballpoint nib

Best i can do i'm afraid

:)
 
Santa-2512 said:
It wasnt meant in the way you took it ;)

There LEDs i know, because if you have read any of the servoectomy threads they say you have to open the kombi and cover the ABS LEDs

I opened my kombi, because the tape the previous owner used wasnt in place properly so the flashing LED was visible

I covered the offending LEDs with black butyl so no light gets out.

As to what type of leds, i have no idea, there surface mounted, and the size of a ballpoint nib

Best i can do i'm afraid

:)
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No worries Mr. I wasn't offended . But back to the LEDs. Actually you've answered my question. They seem to be flush, pcb mounted types, which is bit more of a pain to repair - assuming it is indeed the LED that's gone...


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