freshbeats 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Hey all, as the title says the computer doesnt illuminate and you can barely read it. Anyone had this problem, is it an easy fix? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Backlight has gone. Never fixed it, but its a case of opening the OBC up and replacing the bulb. Apparently its not straight forward, but doable. I've been told the bulbs are tricky to get hold of too - 6V rings a bell. Edit: yup invloves soldering two new 6v bulbs in - link to E30 Network article Edited March 13, 2007 by bravo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freshbeats 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Backlight has gone. Never fixed it, but its a case of opening the OBC up and replacing the bulb. Apparently its not straight forward, but doable. I've been told the bulbs are tricky to get hold of too - 6V rings a bell. Edit: yup invloves soldering two new 6v bulbs in - link to E30 Network article Awesome, thanks heaps for that, will have a decent sift through that info Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freshbeats 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Anyone know where i can get one some of these 6v bulbs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Id like to know where to get these bulbs from also, But it may be easier to get a whole replacement light board for the OBC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 use 12v globes and wire them in parallel, have done this mod many times, it is easy. You can get the 12v globes from repco etc. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 use 12v globes and wire them in parallel, have done this mod many times, it is easy. You can get the 12v globes from repco etc. Will Could you please spell it out for the more 'technically challenged' amongst us, cause I need to do this too ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Could you please spell it out for the more 'technically challenged' amongst us, cause I need to do this too ! Give me some time, need to find one of the boards to show the mods you need to do it. Tomorrow maybe? Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Im in no rush mate, last night I dislocated my kneecap playing indoor football so it will be a few weeks before Im going anywhere near my cars Id still like to know how to do it though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Im in no rush mate, last night I dislocated my kneecap playing indoor football so it will be a few weeks before Im going anywhere near my cars Id still like to know how to do it though I take it you know how to remove the OBC in the first place? Or should I include how to remove it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 I have a rough idea, but I dont know about anyone else ? Its just always good to have write ups to sticky. Whatever you can do will be very much appreciated Will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 I have a rough idea, but I dont know about anyone else ? Its just always good to have write ups to sticky. Whatever you can do will be very much appreciated Will. Ok, will do the whole deal then, will take a little longer.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Denny Crane Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Im in no rush mate, last night I dislocated my kneecap playing indoor football Haha you're old. I can say this as you'll never catch me on your zimmer frame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Or use led's and a resistor - there's a right up somewhere - google it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 Haha you're old. I can say this as you'll never catch me on your zimmer frame. An opportunity will come my friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 An opportunity will come my friend Be very careful youngster. We may be old and slow but we have years of experience on our side..!! Stealth is our friend.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted March 17, 2007 6V bulbs can be got from RadioSpares www.rscomponents.co.nz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
