sg1973 0 Posted August 27, 2023 Hello all. I am new to this forum. I have a 2006 Rancher 350 4x4 es. The display is similar to several others on here. This machine has been mostly kept in garage when not riding it. This screen was fine the last time it was ridden. It has been stored for a while due to carb issues. Have that fixed and know this on the screen. Any suggestions? I have partially disassembled to look into, but chickened out once I pulled the display off the board and separated the clear bezel on the back. I can see the issue is closer to the front surface of the display, but not sure how to proceed or if I should. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. sg1973 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 823 Posted August 28, 2023 Hi and welcome to the forum! You definitely have some ultraviolet/sun damage to your polarization films and back light filter - possibly a little moisture intrusion or water damage as well I will send my contact information to your message box AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistressmotorsports 2 Posted August 28, 2023 Call me "edited out" akatv need a dash done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 823 Posted August 28, 2023 Welcome to the forum! Probably not a good idea to put your phone number on an open thread but that’s up to you. I’ll send my contact information to your message box as well AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistressmotorsports 2 Posted August 28, 2023 It’s all over the web Facebook etc , what’s a forum gonna hurt lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted August 28, 2023 Just now, Mistressmotorsports said: It’s all over the web Facebook etc , what’s a forum gonna hurt lol Welcome to the forum !!! >>>>>> Messaging you about your extended warranty !!!! LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistressmotorsports 2 Posted August 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fishfiles said: Welcome to the forum !!! >>>>>> Messaging you about your extended warranty !!!! LOL 25 times a day. First world problems lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,619 Posted August 28, 2023 I edited out your phone number just to be on the safe side. I assume you two have communicated by now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 823 Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Yes, we are in touch, Thanks Jeep! Edited August 28, 2023 by AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calebv05 0 Posted August 28, 2023 Could I get a quote to fix this, or is it I fixable, took it apart a little and you can feel bumps in the upper layer of the display, I think water got in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 823 Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Remove the top cover and post another picture. I’m curious to see if you have any water damage on your circuit card and if you can see anything as far as writing or digits on the display? I will send my contact information to your message box as well AKATV Edited August 28, 2023 by AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calebv05 0 Posted August 28, 2023 There is definitely some rust on the circuit board, I’ll get some pics tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EduardoRS 0 Posted September 6, 2023 AKATV , Hello, I have read that you can repair my meter in my rancher 06, can you send me your information? regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 823 Posted September 6, 2023 Hi, Welcome to the forum! Contact information has been sent to your message box Hope to see you around! AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sg1973 0 Posted September 7, 2023 So does anyone on here have a recommendation on where to buy the polarizing film and back light filter material to fix these issues without sending it off? TIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,619 Posted September 7, 2023 Just now, sg1973 said: So does anyone on here have a recommendation on where to buy the polarizing film and back light filter material to fix these issues without sending it off? TIA AKATV would probably tell you where to buy the stuff, but if you break anything while doing it, you're hosed. No replacement parts are available. He is very reasonable on price, and he had my 420 meter back to me in less than a week, including shipping both ways. You can mail it USPS priority so doesn't cost much to send it either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 823 Posted September 7, 2023 54 minutes ago, sg1973 said: So does anyone on here have a recommendation on where to buy the polarizing film and back light filter material to fix these issues without sending it off? TIA I’ve had 2 meters by come in this week that have had damaged glass from users trying to remove the baked on polarization film and epoxy and cracked the thin LCD contact edges destroying the LCD glass it only takes one small Nick and it won’t display properly The glass cannot be repaired and must be replaced, and adds a whole new level of sadness, money wise to the repair Most repairers are using cheap China peel and stick polarization and after about 3 to 12 months in the sun it ends up bubbling, peeling, or lifting from the LCD due to the heat, then you end up having to pay for the second repair all over again I’ve been repairing a lot of “previously worked on” speedometers the last three months…they seem to show up once the summer heat kicks in The polarization film that I apply to the LCD glass is put on with LOCA adhesive, which is liquid, optically clear adhesive the cures under UV light. I put it in a vacuum chamber to draw all the air and bubbles out before it cures it’s the same process done at the factory when they originally build the LCD component. it’s a bulletproof repair and I warranty my work 100% -AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,619 Posted September 8, 2023 20 hours ago, AKATV said: I’ve had 2 meters by come in this week that have had damaged glass from users trying to remove the baked on polarization film and epoxy and cracked the thin LCD contact edges destroying the LCD glass it only takes one small Nick and it won’t display properly The glass cannot be repaired and must be replaced, and adds a whole new level of sadness, money wise to the repair Most repairers are using cheap China peel and stick polarization and after about 3 to 12 months in the sun it ends up bubbling, peeling, or lifting from the LCD due to the heat, then you end up having to pay for the second repair all over again I’ve been repairing a lot of “previously worked on” speedometers the last three months…they seem to show up once the summer heat kicks in The polarization film that I apply to the LCD glass is put on with LOCA adhesive, which is liquid, optically clear adhesive the cures under UV light. I put it in a vacuum chamber to draw all the air and bubbles out before it cures it’s the same process done at the factory when they originally build the LCD component. it’s a bulletproof repair and I warranty my work 100% -AKATV I pretty much do EVERYTHING myself, with very few exceptions. Sometimes you're better off sending it to someone who knows how to do it. Now were I repairing meters every few months, I might try to do it myself, but for ONE meter? Why take the chance at breaking it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayburnBend 0 Posted September 12, 2023 Hello AKATV, Do you think you can fix this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 823 Posted September 12, 2023 Hi, welcome to the forum! I can repair your speedometer to like new condition I will send my contact information to your message box AKATV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
