Disklavier

If the control box was removed and you could see how that was done and if you can see where the two cables from the display were plugged in then you could try it yourself. The replacement display is simply mounted like the old one and the cables plugged into the same connectors being careful to install the connectors in the correct orientation. This assumes that the display was definitely at fault and all that is required is a new one.
 
 Mike
    
 -----Original Message-----
 From: yadidisklavier@...
 To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
 Sent: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 2:23 PM
 Subject: [disklavier] Re: MX100 II Main LCD Display Problem and Solution
 
     $74 dollars later....the LCD problem is diagnosed. It seems that 
 some components came loose off the LCD board. Because the board is 
 printed circuitry, there isn't a chance of reattaching and the 
 technician tried to call Yamaha today for a replacement. Yamaha 
 wasn't open today..."carpet holiday"...what the heck is that? 
 
 MIKE - it looks fairly simple plug-in procedure. Do you recommend me 
 going the distance and having the tech install the new board? I 
 really hate paying someone for something I enjoy doing....keeping in 
 mind I have already paid him to diagnose.
 
 --- 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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