How-To GID Colour change

[umognog]

Hi all,

After a request for more information on the GID, I checked and had some rubbish photos kicking about and said I would pull together a quick how-to.

Please note, I am using Tapatalk on a phone with 4% battery to write this, let me know if the inevitable errors.

First up, follow the other how-to guides to remove the centre console trim, followed by the heating controls, ICE controls, dvd/cd unit and after removing those 6x 7mm hex bolts, the GID surround will simply pull away.

The GID itself will be rather obvious on how to remove from the trim, leaving you with the GID inside two pieces of black plastic.

First up, release the clips on the black plastic to split into two halves (clips on already split unit highlighted)



Next up, lift the dark grey retaining clip on the ribbon connector to remove the ribbon out. I don't recall it being necessary, however I'd rather undo it and be grateful, than leave it connected and rip it.

Then release the PCB & LCD from the remaining housing via the white tabs.



You can remove the LCD frame via the small tabs

Again, pay attention I don't think it is necessary but took the opportunity to give it a good clean.



Now you can release the PCB via the clips at the top and bottom and viola:



Happy go colour changy change

There are 16x plcc2 side view Lead's here.

I bought kingbright from Farnell UK, costing something like 12p each, far cheaper than the 99p each from eBay i could find!!

As with all electrical how-to I accept no responsibility for damage or problems you may encounter, please have your wits about you as identical models <> identical parts with Vauxhall/Opel!!



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[Rusty2009]

Nice one thanks mate.

[umognog]

Happy to contribute, even with this slap-dash mobile phone entry.

Feel free to move the photos to the server to stop them from disappearing.

I'm guaranteed to have it off at least once more, will update the pictures if I do & let you know.

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[Rusty2009]

Thank-you I'll get them backed up and moved over after work.

Are you ok for me to the links to the other how-to's you've mentioned?

[umognog]

Sorry bud, only just seen this!

Yeah, feel free to edit away, I was only lazy as using Tapatalk and find creating links to other articles problematic.

Really need to buy a new office chair for the desk pc!

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[Rusty2009]

Lol yes tapatalk can be a pain at times.

I just got a chair myself it's very comfy.
http://www.staples.co.uk/sku/sku?SKU=297...PageType=1

I did also look at this one but it was too low for me on it's highest position
http://www.staples.co.uk/sku/sku?SKU=223...PageType=1

[umognog]

Cheers for the chair links! Not a bad price I have to say.

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[Rusty2009]

Pic's now on forum server with updated links in your post.