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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Lordmpl on 18 May 2007, 09:01:53

Title: Computer Display
Post by: Lordmpl on 18 May 2007, 09:01:53

Hi, Me again, asking for help!!!  :)

When i got my Omega, I had lots of pixels missing on my lcd screen, so I got a new one, came in the post this morning, just put it in, and its alot worse than the last one, he told me it had no missing pixels, the swine.

Now, im sure i have read somewhere that it may be possible to fix these, is it???

Anyone know how???

Thanks in Advance, Mark... :)

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 18 May 2007, 09:04:14

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Hi, Me again, asking for help!!!  :)

When i got my Omega, I had lots of pixels missing on my lcd screen, so I got a new one, came in the post this morning, just put it in, and its alot worse than the last one, he told me it had no missing pixels, the swine.

Now, im sure i have read somewhere that it may be possible to fix these, is it???

Anyone know how???

Thanks in Advance, Mark... :)

Swine... I believe something can be done with them, seem to recall someone on ebay was fixing them for a charge?

I will have to look, I can't remember where I put it.... but, I have a MID which I can guarantee only has one missing pixel, and this only is noticible when it complains of low washer fluid level!

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: Ronald_McBurger on 18 May 2007, 09:05:54

Send the sodding thing back and demand a full refund! Sale of goods act etc.

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: Lordmpl on 18 May 2007, 09:07:12

Cool, My part numer is 90 379 234, has a yellow plug and a black plug.

If its the same what you want for it??

Thanks, Mark :)

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2007, 09:24:48

Yes, send it back!

TBH, its very common for the earlier type to have missing pixels.  I think its the ribbon or its associated connection between the display and its driver module

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: Lordmpl on 18 May 2007, 11:09:21

So is there any way to fix em diy stylee, I am quite good with electronics, havent opened it, but dont look to complex.

Mark.   :D

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2007, 12:04:35

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So is there any way to fix em diy stylee, I am quite good with electronics, havent opened it, but dont look to complex.

Mark.   :D

I would contact seller, and tell him its naff before attempting repair.

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: AndersH on 18 May 2007, 12:06:18

I've seen a site somewhere showing you how to repair these yourself. I can't find it with google at the moment, hopefully I have it bookmarked at home - I'll have a look this evening.

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: Lordmpl on 18 May 2007, 12:11:40

I have contacted the seller, wrote him a lovely message  ::)

I meant to fix the original one, as it better anyway, its just sometimes i get messages come up, and i aint got a clue what it says. Let alone what the time is, or how many lies to the gallon im getting.
Although i am starting to decypher alot of it, might even learn a new language out of it. lol

Thanks for all your help fellas, Much appreciated.

Mark.

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2007, 12:20:53

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I've seen a site somewhere showing you how to repair these yourself. I can't find it with google at the moment, hopefully I have it bookmarked at home - I'll have a look this evening.

That is more likely to be TIDs which are easy to repair

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2007, 12:22:14

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I have contacted the seller, wrote him a lovely message  ::)

I meant to fix the original one, as it better anyway, its just sometimes i get messages come up, and i aint got a clue what it says. Let alone what the time is, or how many lies to the gallon im getting.
Although i am starting to decypher alot of it, might even learn a new language out of it. lol

Thanks for all your help fellas, Much appreciated.

Mark.

Take it apart then, look for cracks in the metalic bits in the ribbon. Then look at making better contacts between the ribbon and the board - if squeezing the mis where the ribbon is improves it, its likely to be the connection.

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: Lordmpl on 18 May 2007, 13:21:35

I will have a go tonight, if i get chance, gotta go pick up my missus new car, she just got a calibra, swapped it on a site for her frontera, hopefully the mileage will be better on this one.

Ok then All, thanks for the info, i will let you know how i get on.

 :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: tunnie on 18 May 2007, 16:33:49

i did have a post 98 MID in perfect nick... somone had it off me  ::)

If you buy another replacement MID, make sure its post 1998, as they are a lot better after that.  :y

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2007, 16:40:37

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i did have a post 98 MID in perfect nick... somone had it off me  ::)

If you buy another replacement MID, make sure its post 1998, as they are a lot better after that.  :y

No, a post 98 will not fit a pre 98....

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2007, 16:41:19

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somone had it off me  ::)

Mine started working OK, you can have your one back :)

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: Markjay on 19 May 2007, 02:27:37

This is for the Vectra, but should be similar...

http://www.problemcar.nl/opeltje/mid%20reparatie.htm

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: TheBoy on 19 May 2007, 09:17:33

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This is for the Vectra, but should be similar...

http://www.problemcar.nl/opeltje/mid%20reparatie.htm

Thats a TID, MIDs are a bit more difficult :(

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: paul.c on 19 May 2007, 20:08:09

yes i followed this guide for a tid on my mid. i had some missing pixels but after i tryed this how to i ended up with a useless black plastic box. dont waste your time :(

Title: Re: Computer Display
Post by: jonathanh on 20 May 2007, 09:02:02

also followed that guide for a veccy display - worked for about 2 months then got worse.  IMO  not worth the bother.