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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 10:09 AM
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Can this be repaired or should I just replace



I just bought a 2004 e320 wagon and the headunit has a black dot on the screen. Is there a fix for this or more of a replace? Next:
I think this is a command unit since it has navigation but no disk . If I replace it, could a newer command head unit that supports video be a plug n play?

What I want out of the head unit is connection for my phone via bluetooth and the ability to support a back up camera. If I can't get the bluetooth but could get the backup camera I could live with everything else.

So options for the future are find a plug n play stock unit (what will work?), or go aftermarket and if aftermarket the unit from AVIN looks like a good solution.

Any ideas, suggestions, knowledge or experiences with the fix, swap, or the AVIN company is appreciated.

thanks,
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Old Mar 10, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Looks like you got some dead pixels. I personally hate changing anything like that in a Mercedes to something aftermarket. Just replace... Found on on EBay for ya .. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/191814540773?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 06:38 PM
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If you like the comand, then swap the screens with a donor like listed, but the comand is an antique, and lacks features, so you do have the option to replace it while maintaining the MOST optical amp and speakers
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