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replacement for VZ-10M LCD display (or VZ-1, FZ-1)

2011-05-06 by dlonrattam

Hi folks,

I was thinking of completely replacing the LCD display in my VZ-10M, and I was wondering if you have any advice.  

The EL-foil backlight has almost completely faded (and I understand that I could just replace the foil), but the response time of the ancient LCD panel is also a bit sluggish, etc. -- and I'm sure things would be greatly improved with a more modern part.

In fact, I have already had success upgrading my Kawai K5000W with a fabulous "reverse" white-on-blue LED backlit display.  It also suffered from a faded EL-foil.  It felt like getting a whole new synth!

So...  has anyone here already done something like this to their VZ-10M?  Or perhaps VZ-1 or FZ-1 (which I believe use the same display)?

Most importantly, does anybody know of a compatible part, preferably LED backlit, or using some other (non-EL) light source?  Of course, I've tried Googling, but no luck yet.

Does anyone have the VZ-10M, VZ-1, or FZ-1 service manual?  (I do not.)  If so, could you try to find the original part number or other clues for me?

I'll be sure to share anything I find out as well.

Cheers!
- Matt

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