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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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LCD command screen too bright?

So the command screen suddenly is very light and cannot be adjusted using brightness control. Worked fine when purchased a few months ago, now very light. Bad LCD? Bad ribbon cable for sensor? Needs to be reset?

Like my last post, I hate to take it to the dealer.

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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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Did you see my thread?

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...oo-bright.html

How does yours compare to mine?
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 05:37 AM
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Mine was fine until one day it just got really light. Can't adjust the brightness it just stays really washed out. It seems to flicker a bit too.
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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LCD command screen too bright?

Did you guys ever get an answer. My screen is washed out also.
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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That looks a lot worse than mine if it really looks as bad as that photo - that looks more like a loose cable or something?
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Thanks. I am looking for info on the circuit board as well. I pulled the unit and checked the cable connecting in the back (perhaps there could be another cable inside the screen housing). I can buy a replacement screen for ~$87 but wanted to know if there could be something else before I pull the unit out again.
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Originally Posted by billbclk
Thanks. I am looking for info on the circuit board as well. I pulled the unit and checked the cable connecting in the back (perhaps there could be another cable inside the screen housing). I can buy a replacement screen for ~$87 but wanted to know if there could be something else before I pull the unit out again.
Where can you buy the LCD screen for $87?
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