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Old 05-30-07, 12:45 PM
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Default 98´ LS 400 Radio LCD segments out

Hi,

I know that the earlier LS´s have problems with the blackned out
LCDs but has anyone experienced this with the ´98-´00 models?

I'm starting to lose segments from the audio LCD (I think it´s Pioneer).
Not a huge defect but still irritating.

How to fix this? Supposedlı not very easy...
Old 05-30-07, 01:36 PM
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I've had this problem before, and it used to come and go. But it usually fixed itself for teh most part. I'm guessing there is a fix for it, but I didnt really look into it, because it was very minor, and only did it once every blue moon.


EDIT: are you talking about the light bulb going out? or segments of the writting?

If its the light, then it could be a simple lightbulb, or an LED... not sure. But an LED would be more work to replace.
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well if it is the writing i don't know of any other way but replacing the whole unit. but you could try a electrical replair service. i guess
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My 95 has the intermittent LED lighting issue (dim, off and on) and there is one piece of the lettering that is just burned out - it is on the C in CD or F in FM. As long as it works I am happy. I believe you are right in if it is in the writing it means replacement.
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It´s the writing I ment. Also the LED behind the power/volume button has
gone out but it´s not the lightning that bothers me.

I´ve read that for older models you can get the LCD´s fixed but
has anyone done it for the latest (98-00) LS´s.

I know that it´s just a small defect but still would like to get it fixed.
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If it is just one part of the letter or symbol the solder on the board has broken off.
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