How to source a replacement iDrive screen?

SC04OCT · 06-12-2016, 04:28 PM

Hi, basically I want a brand new iDrive screen to replace the one I've currently got in (it's got all the anti-glare wiped off, so it looks shit in the sun, and it has scratches and has some kind of pixel issue in the top left - see pictures for the last one)

Anyone know the best way to sort a new one out? I don't want pre-owned, as I want an absolute pristine, new screen with no damage whatsoever. The damage my current screen bugs me and is almost sucking any enjoyment I can get out of the car

It doesn't help that I have an OCD for this sort of thing.

Here are pics of the weird pixel (I think?) issue. There's basically like, blackness coming from the top of the screen, in the top leftish of the screen. I've tried to clean it off, etc, and it's definitely internal. Any ideas?

edowen · 06-12-2016, 04:31 PM

Is the car still in warranty? If so the pixel issue might get you a new screen?

SC04OCT · 06-12-2016, 04:46 PM

It's a 13 plate car so the original warranty is out, but I do have a year's warranty from the dealer I bought it from (not BMW) do you reckon it's worth trying through that? I really doubt it covers this sort of thing.

edowen · 06-12-2016, 04:54 PM

doubt that is worth the paper it is written on!

SC04OCT · 06-13-2016, 07:02 AM

So I contacted BMW for a quote and they said £1960 for a new screen! Surely that's a joke?!

Dormermike · 06-13-2016, 07:16 AM

Crazy

Possible option find out who makes the panels and source an alternative supplier. Part number on back of panel perhaps.

06-12-2016, 04:28 PM	#1
SC04OCT Banned 20 Rep 121 Posts Drives: e92 325d M Sport (2013) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	How to source a replacement iDrive screen? Hi, basically I want a brand new iDrive screen to replace the one I've currently got in (it's got all the anti-glare wiped off, so it looks shit in the sun, and it has scratches and has some kind of pixel issue in the top left - see pictures for the last one) Anyone know the best way to sort a new one out? I don't want pre-owned, as I want an absolute pristine, new screen with no damage whatsoever. The damage my current screen bugs me and is almost sucking any enjoyment I can get out of the car It doesn't help that I have an OCD for this sort of thing. Here are pics of the weird pixel (I think?) issue. There's basically like, blackness coming from the top of the screen, in the top leftish of the screen. I've tried to clean it off, etc, and it's definitely internal. Any ideas?
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edowen Major 39 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Is the car still in warranty? If so the pixel issue might get you a new screen?
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SC04OCT Banned 20 Rep 121 Posts Drives: e92 325d M Sport (2013) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	It's a 13 plate car so the original warranty is out, but I do have a year's warranty from the dealer I bought it from (not BMW) do you reckon it's worth trying through that? I really doubt it covers this sort of thing.
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edowen Major 39 Rep 1,194 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	doubt that is worth the paper it is written on!
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SC04OCT Banned 20 Rep 121 Posts Drives: e92 325d M Sport (2013) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	So I contacted BMW for a quote and they said £1960 for a new screen! Surely that's a joke?!
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Dormermike Captain 102 Rep 681 Posts Drives: Bmw f10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Crazy Possible option find out who makes the panels and source an alternative supplier. Part number on back of panel perhaps.
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