Disklavier

Mike,

Do you happen to have the old display still in your possession?  


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, n9544c@... wrote:
>
> Bernard,
>  
> If you read down further in this post, you will see a copy of my 
original post re: the display.  Having a background in electronics, I 
was able to test and replace the display myself.  It is not that 
difficult for someone who is trained in this type of work.  I 
recommend you have a technician look at the unit if you are not 
familiar with this type of repair.  
>  
> My display was blank from the moment I purchased the piano from the 
previous owner so I do not know how long it was blank or if it went 
blank suddenly like yours or faded over time.  
>  
> Thankfully, parts seem to be available.  Nothing beats a working 
display - - accept, of course, a working display and a delicious 
piece of Swiss chocolate! 
>  
> Regards,
>  
> Mike
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BSchmidt@...
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 1:23 PM
> Subject: [disklavier] Re: MX100 II Main LCD Display Problem and 
Solution
> 
> 
> Hello Mike and Yadidisklavier,
> 
> I am from switzerland and have an MX100II. 
> I disconnected the main plug of the piano while my holidays. When I
> come back two weeks later I switched on the piano. Then I noticed 
that
> there was no text on the display. Not nice.
> The backlight was ok. I tried to check whether I can see any dots of
> the character matrix by changing the angle of view but there was
> absolutely nothing to see.
> 
> I'm interested how your (Yadidisklavier) display was repaired.
> 
> Bernhard
> 
> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, n9544c@ wrote:
> >
> > Glad to hear my post has helped someone else! Yes, the display 
will
> be lighted but no text visible unless you get the view angle just
> right and then it is only a "hint" of text. You will need to have 
the
> display replaced. I do not know your technical background but it is
> not that difficult - two connectors if I remember correctly and a
> bunch of screws to get at it. If you are not confident in this type
> of work I would seek professional assistance. If you are in the
> Chicago area, I could help you with this but otherwise you will need
> some assistance locally. You can order the part as described in my
> original post from Yamaha Disklavier technical support. Freddie at
> Yamaha technical support can help you with this.
> > 
> > Best Regards,
> > 
> > Mike
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: yadidisklavier@
> > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:03 AM
> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: MX100 II Main LCD Display Problem and 
Solution
> > 
> > 
> > Mike, 
> > 
> > I realize this is a very old message you put into Yahoo Groups. 
> > Nonetheless, I'm hoping you are still here...
> > 
> > I have rec'd an MX100 II recently. While the control unit 
(player) 
> > operates fine (plays disks and midi in), the LCD screen is 
totally 
> > blank (like you described). However, my LCD screen is all lit up 
> > (green) but without any text. Is this similar to what you 
> > experienced?
> > 
> > Unfortunately, I cannot use any menus, record, etc. on the player 
> > itself until I resolve this issue. Any advice or information 
would 
> > be appreciated.
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > 
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <n9544c@> wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > > With great anticipation, I have received my "new" MX100 II and 
it 
> > > looks and plays beautifully! Thanks to the info here for 
getting 
> > me 
> > > started on converting the midi files of old reproducing piano 
rolls 
> > > to Disklavier format. The procedure is painless and the music 
is 
> > > wonderful.
> > > 
> > > I did have a problem in that the contrast on the LCD display 
was so 
> > > low that I could not see ANYTHING on the screen. Upon really 
close 
> > > inspection with the room lights very low and looking at just 
the 
> > > right angle, I could just make out "Insert Disk."
> > > 
> > > Do any of you have a similar problem?
> > > 
> > > I have a technical background in electronics and armed with the 
> > > technical service manual from Yamaha and my test equipment, I 
> > > diagnosed the problem to the display itself. This, I thought, 
was 
> > > odd in that I have never run into a display which faded to 
nothing 
> > > over time.
> > > 
> > > In checking with the Yamaha technical staff, I found out that 
this 
> > is 
> > > not too uncommon for a display over 10 years old. I ordered a 
new 
> > > display module, installed the unit myself (about 1 hour of very 
> > > careful work)and...problem solved! Works like new! Well, it is 
> > new, 
> > > the display that is.
> > > 
> > > If you are suffering with a very light display, you may wish to 
> > > consider having your display replaced. The part is about $230 
> > plus 
> > > the installation time for your technician.
> > > 
> > > I have nothing but good things to say about Yamaha technical 
> > > support. Every contact with them has been first class.
> > > 
> > > Mike
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
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