Long day and Broken Screen..
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2007 e350
Long day and Broken Screen..
well here is the story.
i was driving on the freeway and got stuck in traffic, and for some reason
i left my phone on top of my center consol(armrest?) with the lid closed, and there it is, red brake light infront of me, so i braked , all i see is my treo going right to the screen (i tried to catch it, but ended up guiding right to the screen)
and there it goes, screen cracked, .
next day i took it to the dealer and maybe they might be able to repair the screen, and my estimate came out to 5300, + labor,. According to the mb service, there is no part # for screen it self, the only way is to replace the whole unit.
is there anyway to replace/fix the screen? or am i just stuck with replacing the whole unit?
thanks for your help.
btw my car is 2007 e350 without p1 just base model,
i was driving on the freeway and got stuck in traffic, and for some reason
i left my phone on top of my center consol(armrest?) with the lid closed, and there it is, red brake light infront of me, so i braked , all i see is my treo going right to the screen (i tried to catch it, but ended up guiding right to the screen)
and there it goes, screen cracked, .
next day i took it to the dealer and maybe they might be able to repair the screen, and my estimate came out to 5300, + labor,. According to the mb service, there is no part # for screen it self, the only way is to replace the whole unit.
is there anyway to replace/fix the screen? or am i just stuck with replacing the whole unit?
thanks for your help.
btw my car is 2007 e350 without p1 just base model,
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well here is the story.
i was driving on the freeway and got stuck in traffic, and for some reason
i left my phone on top of my center consol(armrest?) with the lid closed, and there it is, red brake light infront of me, so i braked , all i see is my treo going right to the screen (i tried to catch it, but ended up guiding right to the screen)
and there it goes, screen cracked, .
next day i took it to the dealer and maybe they might be able to repair the screen, and my estimate came out to 5300, + labor,. According to the mb service, there is no part # for screen it self, the only way is to replace the whole unit.
is there anyway to replace/fix the screen? or am i just stuck with replacing the whole unit?
thanks for your help.
btw my car is 2007 e350 without p1 just base model,
i was driving on the freeway and got stuck in traffic, and for some reason
i left my phone on top of my center consol(armrest?) with the lid closed, and there it is, red brake light infront of me, so i braked , all i see is my treo going right to the screen (i tried to catch it, but ended up guiding right to the screen)
and there it goes, screen cracked, .
next day i took it to the dealer and maybe they might be able to repair the screen, and my estimate came out to 5300, + labor,. According to the mb service, there is no part # for screen it self, the only way is to replace the whole unit.
is there anyway to replace/fix the screen? or am i just stuck with replacing the whole unit?
thanks for your help.
btw my car is 2007 e350 without p1 just base model,
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I cannot say for sure regarding your model year, but no replacement screen (alone) was available from MB for '06 and earlier. The whole unit had to be replaced.
I do not know of an independent source for your screen, or anyone who could replace only that part.
I do not know of an independent source for your screen, or anyone who could replace only that part.
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thank you guys!
thank you so much for information.
i've called couple places, and they told me used unit varies from $1000 - $2500, but no core trade so far, can i buy a unit off ebay that is made for 2005 e320 and use it on my car?
thanks again.
ps.. by any chance ,do you guys know any shops that's good at screen replacing or fix in socal?
i've called couple places, and they told me used unit varies from $1000 - $2500, but no core trade so far, can i buy a unit off ebay that is made for 2005 e320 and use it on my car?
thanks again.
ps.. by any chance ,do you guys know any shops that's good at screen replacing or fix in socal?
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thank you so much for information.
i've called couple places, and they told me used unit varies from $1000 - $2500, but no core trade so far, can i buy a unit off ebay that is made for 2005 e320 and use it on my car?
thanks again.
ps.. by any chance ,do you guys know any shops that's good at screen replacing or fix in socal?
i've called couple places, and they told me used unit varies from $1000 - $2500, but no core trade so far, can i buy a unit off ebay that is made for 2005 e320 and use it on my car?
thanks again.
ps.. by any chance ,do you guys know any shops that's good at screen replacing or fix in socal?
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07 E320 Bluetec
Updated:
Check this out; $800/ the $300 one is not in stock, for a W211 head unit. You can swap out the screen. If you were in NJ, I'd do it for you since I can usually fix anything.
http://www.mbdoctor.com/shop/product...products_id=44
http://mbdoctor.com/shop/index.php?manufacturers_id=10
http://www.mbdoctor.com/shop/product...bc8c42ab03582d
Check this out; $800/ the $300 one is not in stock, for a W211 head unit. You can swap out the screen. If you were in NJ, I'd do it for you since I can usually fix anything.
http://www.mbdoctor.com/shop/product...products_id=44
http://mbdoctor.com/shop/index.php?manufacturers_id=10
http://www.mbdoctor.com/shop/product...bc8c42ab03582d
Last edited by pinebaron; Mar 10, 2008 at 08:00 PM.
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** UPDATE **
i just talked to mbdoctor, and one of his buddy is going to replace my unit tomorrow!! and even better he lives 2 blocks away from me also. i'll keep you guys updated on the result! thanks guys!
i just talked to mbdoctor, and one of his buddy is going to replace my unit tomorrow!! and even better he lives 2 blocks away from me also. i'll keep you guys updated on the result! thanks guys!
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07 E320 Bluetec
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Mercedes has their radio's repaired here:
http://www.aertech.com/index.asp
Perhaps AER can repair anyone's Head Unit, Instrument Cluster, or Amp. I am pretty sure Mercedes does not toss head units in the trash when replaced under warranty.
http://www.aertech.com/index.asp
Perhaps AER can repair anyone's Head Unit, Instrument Cluster, or Amp. I am pretty sure Mercedes does not toss head units in the trash when replaced under warranty.
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Looks like they gave you a European unit. I guess you didn't have navigation? Because without hacking the disc, navi on that unit wont work in the US / Canada.
Also from what I've heard the AM radio stations don't work right on it. Nor do high frequency FM stations (Over 103 mhz?)
Just putting that out there
Also from what I've heard the AM radio stations don't work right on it. Nor do high frequency FM stations (Over 103 mhz?)
Just putting that out there
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Looks like they gave you a European unit. I guess you didn't have navigation? Because without hacking the disc, navi on that unit wont work in the US / Canada.
Also from what I've heard the AM radio stations don't work right on it. Nor do high frequency FM stations (Over 103 mhz?)
Just putting that out there
Also from what I've heard the AM radio stations don't work right on it. Nor do high frequency FM stations (Over 103 mhz?)
Just putting that out there
yep, no nav, and also am stations doesn't work either, but i never listen to radio station anyway, so it worked out for me
