Spots on the navigation sysytem LCD

Arabican · 10-26-2014, 09:02 PM

I bought the car used, and it always had spots and smudges on the LCD ive always ignored them thinking its just oil splashed from leather or other cleaning products, so today i got fed up with the little spots and tried tu clean it using an LCD cleaner but it turns out the screen is kind of scratched and the spots seem to be from the inside, so im looking for way to get rid of them and if the LCD can be replaced without having to change the entire system

Beemdog · 10-27-2014, 01:32 PM

Most likely it is the anti-reflective coating that is damaged (reflects a violet hue when intact). This is a fragile coating and is easily scratched. Some owners have polished all of the coating off and then added an anti-reflective thin film to the display (like those made by Nushield). You can remove the nav display easily by taking out the two small screws at the top, tilting it forward, and removing the rear cable.

WCM3 · 10-27-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

Most likely it is the anti-reflective coating that is damaged (reflects a violet hue when intact). This is a fragile coating and is easily scratched. Some owners have polished all of the coating off and then added an anti-reflective thin film to the display (like those made by Nushield). You can remove the nav display easily by taking out the two small screws at the top, tilting it forward, and removing the rear cable.

this. I scratched the LCD screen on my fiance's E70 and repaired it using the Novus cleaner and Lexerd anti-glare screen protector. I'm happy with the results..at least I didn't need to spend $2k.

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s85e90 · 10-28-2014, 09:50 AM

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this. I scratched the LCD screen on my fiance's E70 and repaired it using the Novus cleaner and Lexerd anti-glare screen protector. I'm happy with the results..at least I didn't need to spend $2k.

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You after pic should also bee of the screen off.

thekurgan · 10-28-2014, 12:50 PM

That is strange, my '08 has a clear plastic cover in front of the actual screen.

I wonder how the actual screen was scratched/damaged?

Photo with cover

WCM3 · 10-30-2014, 02:38 PM

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You after pic should also bee of the screen off.

My bad, didn't realize there were pic nazis on here...

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better?

s85e90 · 11-03-2014, 09:24 AM

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My bad, didn't realize there were pic nazis on here...

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better?

Lol not a pic nazi, just looking for a clearer comparison pic as the one lit up shows nothing. Thanks!

VtecforV8 · 11-03-2014, 09:56 AM

That's a great looking fix. Will plan to do the same.

thekurgan · 11-03-2014, 01:53 PM

Why are you guys comparing the E70 screen with the E9x screens? The E9x actual screen is within a housing with a clear plastic cover, so the actual screen is never touched or cleaned.

OP, if your actual screen is damaged, someone removed the screen from the casing and messed with it.

You can replace #2 (trim COVER), not the actual #1 (monitor).

Beemdog · 11-03-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

Why are you guys comparing the E70 screen with the E9x screens? The E9x actual screen is within a housing with a clear plastic cover, so the actual screen is never touched or cleaned.

OP, if your actual screen is damaged, someone removed the screen from the casing and messed with it.

You can replace #2 (trim COVER), not the actual #1 (monitor).

#2 is just the frame with no clear plastic cover. The design changed in cars manufactured from Sep./2009 onward. See photos of the #65829226387 at the ECS Tuning site (bare frame, no "window"). If your Nav has a dull violet sheen it is the actual monitor, no clear plastic overlay is used to improve light transmission and anti-reflection.

thekurgan · 11-03-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

#2 is just the frame with no clear plastic cover. The design changed in cars manufactured from Sep./2009 onward. See photos of the #65829226387 at the ECS Tuning site (bare frame, no "window"). If your Nav has a dull violet sheen it is the actual monitor, no clear plastic overlay is used to improve light transmission and anti-reflection.

Damn, that's crazy. Appreciate the info, I didn't know what year the OP's car was from his info. I am glad I've got the clear plastic then

WCM3 · 11-04-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

#2 is just the frame with no clear plastic cover. The design changed in cars manufactured from Sep./2009 onward. See photos of the #65829226387 at the ECS Tuning site (bare frame, no "window"). If your Nav has a dull violet sheen it is the actual monitor, no clear plastic overlay is used to improve light transmission and anti-reflection.

this. My 11.75 M3 has the screen just like the E70. Out in the open ready for abuse.

VtecforV8 · 11-05-2014, 09:50 AM

My early 2010 also has an open-air nav screen.

InnerBlueSkies · 01-05-2019, 05:42 PM

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My bad, didn't realize there were pic nazis on here...

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better?

beautiful

MJBO · 01-05-2019, 06:26 PM

That fix looks really good WCM3.

My screen has some marks on it from what looks like a sunglasses case, but not nearly as bad as most of the E9x displays I've seen, though they aren't particularly noticeable with the display on.

Have to admit I'm just as guilty of popping my sunglasses there (in or out of their case).

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thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 232 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Why are you guys comparing the E70 screen with the E9x screens? The E9x actual screen is within a housing with a clear plastic cover, so the actual screen is never touched or cleaned. OP, if your actual screen is damaged, someone removed the screen from the casing and messed with it. You can replace #2 (trim COVER), not the actual #1 (monitor). Attached Images __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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VtecforV8 Private First Class 17 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	My early 2010 also has an open-air nav screen.
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