HOW TO: Change DVD Sat Nav drive on the BMW E90 320d

gIzzE · 09-23-2011, 08:33 AM

I don't think they need coding, can't see what would need coding just that with BMW you never know.
But reading that I doubt it very much.

I would just order a new one mate, sounds like a bargain.

Mud · 09-23-2011, 03:21 PM

No coding needed. Have changed three of these in different cars with no issues. Its just a DVD player after all

SteveBuckell · 09-24-2011, 05:52 AM

Thanks both, appreciated.

SteveBuckell · 04-23-2012, 10:08 AM

Mud,

Thanks again for the detailed walk through. I've now successfully changed the DVD drive in my 55 Plate 330d. If it helps others I would add the following:-

1) I removed all necessary trim without any tools. Seemed very easy and risk free to do by hand
2) In addition to a T6 and T8 Torx screwdriver you'll need a T20 to remove the CCC Unit
3) The ribbon connection on the new DVD drive seemed slightly different. It fits fine but the connector was different I think
4) I got my drive from Cooper Cobham (part # as above) for £100.80 inc. VAT. They're refurbishing the old drives so when I return the old one I'll get £14 back I'm told.

Thanks
Steve

onetwentie · 05-25-2012, 04:08 PM

I've just ordered and received the replacement drive.. But as Steve mentioned the connector is different..

Sould this still work...?

SteveBuckell · 05-26-2012, 09:49 AM

It worked fine for me. Didn't mean to frighten you!

onetwentie · 05-30-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveBuckell

It worked fine for me. Didn't mean to frighten you!

I tried it but it seems an awkward fit. Also the ribbon cable seems damaged. Any ideas where I can get a replacement one? Tried the stealers and they dont sell it.

SteveBuckell · 05-31-2012, 02:58 AM

Sorry. No idea. I've only ever done it once. Hopefully someone more experienced can help.....

Ant Man · 06-03-2012, 04:51 PM

What is the cause of the failure? Is it the gel heads getting hard? Perhaps may be of some use - a few companies now repair DVD drives for a lot less than £300 inc fitting.

WHOOPDIDDY! · 08-23-2012, 01:17 AM

About to attempt this on my '08 335XI. Dealership wanted $700 US for parts and labor. I'm getting the drive for around $120, and I've got all the tools. I will let you guys know how the replacement goes.

Robin330i · 08-23-2012, 12:24 PM

My sat nav drive has also died and after researching the problem it looks like a common problem, managed to find this place who repairs them and they have some very good reviews.

http://bit.ly/P4ajzW

Mart1000 · 08-23-2012, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHOOPDIDDY!

About to attempt this on my '08 335XI. Dealership wanted $700 US for parts and labor. I'm getting the drive for around $120, and I've got all the tools. I will let you guys know how the replacement goes.

It's very easy to do, I had mine apart a few days ago. Then realised I didn't have a T6 torx driver so had to put it all back together again until I get one...

pedxing · 06-08-2013, 02:26 PM

First post, unfortunately it's a bad one.

I performed this DIY and after everything was back together, the idrive will not stop rebooting. I get the BMW logo for a few seconds...then a blank screen for a few seconds. It will repeat indefinitely.

Please, does any one have any ideas? I'm usually very handy, done a ton of stuff on my other cars. I've had the 2007 e90 335i for 2 weeks and the only thing not working on it when I bought it was the nav. The standard "please insert the dvd" with a known good dvd. I also work in IT so electronics is not a problem either for me.

Everything in the DIY steps went well up until trying it for the first time.

HELP!

ukbeemerboy · 06-09-2013, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gIzzE

I have a spare drive, I bought it when a friends drive stopped working but then he got BMW to change it under 'goodwill', which is a bit of a cheek consider it was under warranty!

It owes him £180 if you're interested?

Currently retail for £460 from BMW.

It came out of a 2010 car that was written off and the connectors were snapped on the back of the nav unit so he stripped the drives out on it

Edit: also got a whole unit that was out of a 2006 car, which I got in 2007, never did anything with it as I snapped a ribbon connector hooking the main board to the drive. Not sure what the difference is with drives but could strip that one down as well if anyone needs drives. Would help me recover some of the cost.

A 2010 car would of had the later CIC iDrive so not sure this is compatible with the earlier CCC iDrive cars....

gIzzE · 06-09-2013, 03:29 AM

2.5 years ago.
Think I gave it away to someone on here to be honest.

Alv · 11-25-2013, 05:26 PM

Hi Mud,

Thanks for sharing your photos.
I had similar problem with my sat nav, i ordered a replacement dvd drive from alibaba.
Fitted it and got my sat nav working again but no sound at all, even the gongs (warning sounds) are gone.
I removed the unit again and noticed that there is no light on any optic cable attached at the back of the unit.
Any ideas how to get my sound back please?
Thanks.

picoto · 02-20-2014, 06:17 PM

Hello guys,

The DVD player on my 330 08 is starting to show DVD error more frequently and I am thinking to change it. Some people here offer me to get just the laser lens changed. Do you recommend me better to get the DVD player off first and order a new one from the Dealer?

I am very concerned if this will fit with no more complications as the dealer told me that I will need to code the car, my car is remapped so I will lost that and also the costs will be more

Any suggestions ideas?

Thanks a lot in advance

gaza01 · 02-21-2014, 08:47 AM

great write up

acthad · 03-21-2015, 04:37 PM

Hi,
I am trying to remove the top cover of my cd/dvd/nav unit to replace the dvd drive. Does it require bending and forcing of the metal tabs around the of the top cover?

acthad · 03-22-2015, 08:32 AM

Figured it out...

Thanks.

You really need to pry it up and out as it is press fitted. I started with the right closest corner and worked it around counter clockwise.

CAUTION, when releasing the ribbon cable from the CCC Faceplate the ribbon holder is extremely fragile, broke mine from it being old and brittle and tiny. I shorted it out and now have no iDrive. I am posting in other electronics section.

freak1 · 04-25-2015, 09:07 PM

Hello,
As always this forum is so awesome. Might be little out of topic but I apologize.
I'm having problem with stuck cd on my 06 330i E90. Is it possible to replace just cd drive like OP did with dvd drive? If it is possible I would really appreciate if I can get the part number.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Fatty Duckets · 09-17-2015, 04:04 PM

Just to add to this glorious thread...

I just replaced my DVD drive with a new one from a BMW dealership for about $120 ish + a core charge. No coding necessary. Literally replace the broken drive and you are all set. Dealership tries to charge you for coding + labor. A professional could have this in and out in 30 minutes.

09-23-2011, 08:33 AM	#23
gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	I don't think they need coding, can't see what would need coding just that with BMW you never know. But reading that I doubt it very much. I would just order a new one mate, sounds like a bargain.
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09-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#24
Mud Captain 37 Rep 698 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0)	No coding needed. Have changed three of these in different cars with no issues. Its just a DVD player after all
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09-24-2011, 05:52 AM	#25
SteveBuckell New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E91 330d M-Sport Touring Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Thanks both, appreciated.
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04-23-2012, 10:08 AM	#26
SteveBuckell New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E91 330d M-Sport Touring Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Mud, Thanks again for the detailed walk through. I've now successfully changed the DVD drive in my 55 Plate 330d. If it helps others I would add the following:- 1) I removed all necessary trim without any tools. Seemed very easy and risk free to do by hand 2) In addition to a T6 and T8 Torx screwdriver you'll need a T20 to remove the CCC Unit 3) The ribbon connection on the new DVD drive seemed slightly different. It fits fine but the connector was different I think 4) I got my drive from Cooper Cobham (part # as above) for £100.80 inc. VAT. They're refurbishing the old drives so when I return the old one I'll get £14 back I'm told. Thanks Steve Last edited by SteveBuckell; 04-27-2012 at 07:59 AM..
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05-25-2012, 04:08 PM	#27
onetwentie Straight 6 11 Rep 167 Posts Drives: E91 330d MSport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I've just ordered and received the replacement drive.. But as Steve mentioned the connector is different.. Sould this still work...?
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05-26-2012, 09:49 AM	#28
SteveBuckell New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E91 330d M-Sport Touring Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	It worked fine for me. Didn't mean to frighten you!
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05-31-2012, 02:58 AM	#30
SteveBuckell New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E91 330d M-Sport Touring Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Sorry. No idea. I've only ever done it once. Hopefully someone more experienced can help.....
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06-03-2012, 04:51 PM	#31
Ant Man Major 75 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Individual Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: East Anglia iTrader: (1)	What is the cause of the failure? Is it the gel heads getting hard? Perhaps may be of some use - a few companies now repair DVD drives for a lot less than £300 inc fitting.
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08-23-2012, 01:17 AM	#32
WHOOPDIDDY! Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2008 335XI Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	About to attempt this on my '08 335XI. Dealership wanted $700 US for parts and labor. I'm getting the drive for around $120, and I've got all the tools. I will let you guys know how the replacement goes.
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08-23-2012, 12:24 PM	#33
Robin330i Lieutenant 36 Rep 512 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2)	My sat nav drive has also died and after researching the problem it looks like a common problem, managed to find this place who repairs them and they have some very good reviews. http://bit.ly/P4ajzW __________________ E90 330i M Sport - Honda S2000
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06-08-2013, 02:26 PM	#35
pedxing Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e90 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	help!!! First post, unfortunately it's a bad one. I performed this DIY and after everything was back together, the idrive will not stop rebooting. I get the BMW logo for a few seconds...then a blank screen for a few seconds. It will repeat indefinitely. Please, does any one have any ideas? I'm usually very handy, done a ton of stuff on my other cars. I've had the 2007 e90 335i for 2 weeks and the only thing not working on it when I bought it was the nav. The standard "please insert the dvd" with a known good dvd. I also work in IT so electronics is not a problem either for me. Everything in the DIY steps went well up until trying it for the first time. HELP!
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06-09-2013, 03:29 AM	#37
gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	2.5 years ago. Think I gave it away to someone on here to be honest.
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11-25-2013, 05:26 PM	#38
Alv Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2005 118i e87 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	No sound after dvd drive replaced Hi Mud, Thanks for sharing your photos. I had similar problem with my sat nav, i ordered a replacement dvd drive from alibaba. Fitted it and got my sat nav working again but no sound at all, even the gongs (warning sounds) are gone. I removed the unit again and noticed that there is no light on any optic cable attached at the back of the unit. Any ideas how to get my sound back please? Thanks.
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02-20-2014, 06:17 PM	#39
picoto New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Hello guys, The DVD player on my 330 08 is starting to show DVD error more frequently and I am thinking to change it. Some people here offer me to get just the laser lens changed. Do you recommend me better to get the DVD player off first and order a new one from the Dealer? I am very concerned if this will fit with no more complications as the dealer told me that I will need to code the car, my car is remapped so I will lost that and also the costs will be more Any suggestions ideas? Thanks a lot in advance
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02-21-2014, 08:47 AM	#40
gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	great write up
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03-21-2015, 04:37 PM	#41
acthad Private First Class 8 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 14 228i MSport Step Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	DVD swap in progress... HELP! Cannot remove top cover... Hi, I am trying to remove the top cover of my cd/dvd/nav unit to replace the dvd drive. Does it require bending and forcing of the metal tabs around the of the top cover? __________________ Current: 2019 G01 xDrive 3.0i X-Line Mineral White/Mocah Vernasca, Conv Pkg, Driver's Assist 1, Heated Steering Wheel, Navi, 19" Wheels 2014 F22 228i M-Sport, Moonroof Delete, Sensatec, 8-spd Steptronic, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons
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03-22-2015, 08:32 AM	#42
acthad Private First Class 8 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 14 228i MSport Step Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Cancel Figured it out... Thanks. You really need to pry it up and out as it is press fitted. I started with the right closest corner and worked it around counter clockwise. CAUTION, when releasing the ribbon cable from the CCC Faceplate the ribbon holder is extremely fragile, broke mine from it being old and brittle and tiny. I shorted it out and now have no iDrive. I am posting in other electronics section. __________________ Current: 2019 G01 xDrive 3.0i X-Line Mineral White/Mocah Vernasca, Conv Pkg, Driver's Assist 1, Heated Steering Wheel, Navi, 19" Wheels 2014 F22 228i M-Sport, Moonroof Delete, Sensatec, 8-spd Steptronic, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons
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04-25-2015, 09:07 PM	#43
freak1 Private First Class 8 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2012 528i Sports Package Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	cd drive replacement Hello, As always this forum is so awesome. Might be little out of topic but I apologize. I'm having problem with stuck cd on my 06 330i E90. Is it possible to replace just cd drive like OP did with dvd drive? If it is possible I would really appreciate if I can get the part number. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you
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09-17-2015, 04:04 PM	#44
Fatty Duckets First Lieutenant 69 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (3)	Just to add to this glorious thread... I just replaced my DVD drive with a new one from a BMW dealership for about $120 ish + a core charge. No coding necessary. Literally replace the broken drive and you are all set. Dealership tries to charge you for coding + labor. A professional could have this in and out in 30 minutes.
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