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Title: Laser replacement
Post by: pinballheaven on May 21, 2013, 07:46:19 PM

Guys,

I need to replace the laser in my Mark iv Sat Nav DVD in my car. Does anyone know how to do this?

Jeff

Title: Re: Laser replacement
Post by: casperthefriendly on May 21, 2013, 08:03:16 PM

It would surely be easier just to replace the entire unit...

You could probably find a replacement unit at a parts recycler.

Mind you, I'd be willing to bet that it's only a "vanilla" DVD player that you'd find in any old PC - crack the top off and see if it looks like a PC DVD player inside.

Title: Re: Laser replacement
Post by: pinballheaven on May 22, 2013, 09:33:58 AM

I have checked it out, the replacement Laser assembly costs a whole $29.90!! The unit second hand around $700! And if you can find NOS $1500+

I should give it a go just wanted to see if anyone had experience with this sort of thing!

Title: Re: Laser replacement
Post by: 4_amusement_only on May 22, 2013, 06:13:59 PM

What is the make and model of the player and the vehicle was originally in, Jeff?

Title: Re: Laser replacement
Post by: pinballheaven on May 22, 2013, 06:47:19 PM

Hi Chris,

It is a BMW item out of my BMW X3 The Mark IV was introduced in about 2005.

Jeff

Title: Re: Laser replacement
Post by: 4_amusement_only on May 22, 2013, 07:30:07 PM

Here's a how to guide for replacement of that model laser module. See how that goes

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/all-bmw/navigation/53616-diy-changing-laser-unit-mk4-sat-nav-unit.html

Title: Re: Laser replacement
Post by: pinballheaven on May 24, 2013, 12:25:12 PM

Thanks Chris!  ^^^ ^^^