INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LCD DISPLAY FIX FOR MERCEDES W210 MY 2000, ALSO APPLICABLE TO W202, W208 AND OTHER MODELS After many tries and with very valuable help from Coventry, UK forum member, Tim, I was able to fix the pixel problem, and a year after, still going strong. If done correctly, this should be considered a permanent fix. I will not get into details on how to remove the instrument cluster from the vehicle, basically because I haven’t got any pictures of it and also, a lot has been discussed on the topic, so please use the forum SEARCH tool. ONE WORD OF ADVICE: MAKE SURE YOUR IGNITION IS OFF BEFORE REMOVING THE CLUSTER. TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED (AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL FROM VEHICLE): Shim: a strip cut from a mouse pad or some relatively high density foam pad material, like the one I received from the UK. I am sure there are many other alternatives. Be creative and use you imagination. Cut a strip about 6mm (1/4 inch) wide and long enough so it will exceed the ribbon cable’s width by a few millimeters on each end. This eases the installation process. Foam blocks: I used packaging foam material from a computer component. I do not have any specifications for it though. It has to be resilient, as opposed to stiff, hard, or high density. Look at the picture for approximate dimensions. So again, use your imagination. A few simple hand tools like a flat screwdriver, tweezers, a plastic and/or wood drink stirrer with rounded ends, single edge razor blade, scissors, etc., it’s pretty much all I can think of. PROCEDURE: Once you have removed the instrument assembly from its housing, or shell, become familiar with its parts and identify the location of the specific display/ribbon to be repaired. It is then advisable to hook the unmounted instrument cluster back to the vehicle, turn the ignition on and jiggle with the ribbon cable feeding the respective faulty display to ...
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