Laser replacement

[pinballheaven]

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

[casperthefriendly]

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.

[pinballheaven]

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!

[4_amusement_only]

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

[pinballheaven]

Hi Chris,

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

Jeff

[4_amusement_only]

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

[pinballheaven]

Thanks Chris!