WTF happened to my IC
 

I left to go on vacation 3 weeks ago and everything was fine, I left my battery connected to a tender. Just started it up and see this... wtf happened

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...3bad8b55b.jpeg

Pink shrimp

I guess it happens this way then...

Unfortunately that's a very common problem, There is a post that details how the LCD panels can be replaced individually if you're comfortable doing soldering work on micro computer boards. I've the same ink blot:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...5b93fed138.jpg

Jeezus christ, just researched it...im so upset..i dont even want to drive the car anymore..

I see some options are replaced the board thats 179 on ebay or that it will go away on its own..or tap the pixels or swap ic

**** my life

Relax. It's not that big of a deal. No soldering required. If you can turn a screwdriver, you can do this.
Here's DIY that I did to replace mine, and feedback from others that the China LCD's are performing well (so far...).
Best of luck and let us know how it goes.

https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...l-lcd-diy.html

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...851bcc2ff.jpeg
Summer heat

It did improve. Perhaps you can just clean the connections and reseat the lcd panels.

Oh that's annoying AF.

Just want to report that it's officially gone :)

These cars can have roaming gremlins. Sometimes patience can be an owners best friend. Hopefully your gremlins stay away at least on this one,.