I just want to thank you so much for this video! I almost spent over 200 bucks on a cluster! Instead spent 15 bucks on stepper motors and maybe 20 bucks on tools. Never soldered before. Thanks to your detailed, easy, step-by-step video, my gauges and bulbs are back to normal! Wish I could buy you a beer bro! Thank you again!
@sarahbohren41998 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I fixed my 2003 Chevy Tahoe with no issue. It was my first time ever using a soldering iron! Feeling pretty proud of myself!
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Sarah Bohren Thank You!
@stevethomas20943 жыл бұрын
Easily the best description of this task on youtube. Very informative without "too much information" that over-complicates the job unnecessarily. Thanks!
@DamagedF0X10 жыл бұрын
Ordered the suggested motors, installed, etc, everything worked flawlessly. Awesome walk-through down to the detail. The fork to remove and tape to keep it's calibration suggestion was 5*. (I used a knife under the fork to prevent dents by fork). Turned possibly $400+ into $30. Keep up the good work, guy!
@doityourselfbri10 жыл бұрын
Whipsters Idle Thank You!!
@saradayton20507 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help!! My cluster was out for almost 3 years and thanks to you instead of paying $400 it only cost my wife and our friend $30!! Thank you thank you thank you!!
@doityourselfbri7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lektrikbass9 жыл бұрын
Well done, clear & concise instruction. The only critique I have is to caution soldering novices on damaging the pc board. I know you mentioned it but a little more on the damage that overheating can cause.
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
lektrikbass Thank you, that is a very good point!
@jeffpersichitte21667 жыл бұрын
I've been dealing with no speedometer or any other gauges for that matter for YEARS! This video gave me the courage to pull the dash and fix it myself vs. paying the dealership $500. It cost me $50 and about 3 hours but now I have all my gauges working again! I also replaced all the lights while I was in there and everything works perfectly. Thank you for this video!!!!!
@kevinjones45287 жыл бұрын
dealership told my customer his ecm was bad because his cluster stopped working. they wanted $1,200 to fix it. i found your video & replaced the steper motors like you did. thanks bud, you saved my customer $1,100. i told him if he didn't mind me experimenting & it works, I'll do it for $100. we are both happy.
@danielfonseca46428 жыл бұрын
Very good illustration on this tutorial .. you went from A to Z ... and helped me and I'm sure a lot of people ... Keep up the great work .... You or a god send....
@theresinsamurai452010 жыл бұрын
This was the best video on youtube for this. You actually showed everything you need to know and the camera was steady and in focus. THANK YOU!!!
@Precious2theLord9 жыл бұрын
IT WORKED!!! I must say.. I was scared to do it. but I pray and it worked out. I was going to be charged $300 to fix it and I paid $56 to fix it my self. Thank you so much.
@avp07138 жыл бұрын
"Its a good idea to pay attention to which needle goes where, when you're taking them off." lol..., the moment you took them off I thought that to myself.. just tape them down next to their respective dials. Anyway, this is a great video... thats all there is to it.. thanks
@marazul47916 жыл бұрын
My needle doesn't work. They are down. the only one is in good condition is the one in the midle.
@karonhorsman71217 жыл бұрын
My friends instruments in the Enoy cluster hasn't worked for 3 yrs so I pulled up you tube and typed in repir cluster and this mans site came up and i fallowed his video and my friend and I fixed her wifes cluster. Thank you so much
@doityourselfbri7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pacrattracing8 жыл бұрын
This video has been immeasurably helpful as I did my '05 Suburban.$30 for 6 stepper motors, $25 for a desoldering iron and about 1-1/2 hours labor (could've been 1 hour, but I'm extra slow & meticulous).ALOT less than the $200+ it would cost to have a dealer do it.THANKS SO MUCH, BRIAN !! I'm a subscriber now !!
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+pacrattracing Thank You!
@Negastoat8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for making this video. I used a different video to assist with my taking off the dash trim and removing the instrument cluster, and then used this video to assist with replacing 4 stepper motors in a 2004 Impala. I spent 17 bucks on Amazon for the stepper motor / LED light kit, and 11 bucks on a quality solder sucker tool. A few hours later everything was put back together tight and all my gauges are working like they should. Without your help, my Impala would still be doing 110 mph while parked (broken spedometer / stepper motor). You are the best!
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Nega Stoat Thanks!
@cristaylor53118 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, I just fixed someone else's repair who obviously didn't calibrate them. Worked great.
@jeheehee9 жыл бұрын
Yo man your awesome got my speedo running like new appreciate it
@johnbragg42268 жыл бұрын
Great job!!! I was able to perform this repair in under a half hour after watching this video. Going by the research I have done doing it myself saved me between $600 and $1200!!! You did a great job with this video and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for doing this I really appreciate it
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+John Bragg Thanks I'm glad it helped!
@nancychvarak36888 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Ordered my stepper motors off Amazon. Got them in last week. Replaced them the same day and once again I have all my gauges working !
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Nancy Chvarak That's Great!
@DiamondD06428 жыл бұрын
04 GMC EnVoy, where do U get the stepper motors from?
@dwyazzie9 жыл бұрын
Great video. All of my motor gauges are non functional on my 2003 Silverado, but some are stuck at various positions, fuel is stuck at the 7 o'clock position. How would I calibrate/correct the position when installing a new stepper motor? Also, do you have a link to order these stepper motors?
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
+Darrell Yazzie You can call my cell at 385-439-7035. I can sell them to you please leave a message if I don't answer. I can give you more instructions with the purchase of the stepper motors. Thanks
@jessesalgado5097 жыл бұрын
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@jessesalgado5097 жыл бұрын
i have tge same problem
@dcmot89036 жыл бұрын
Amazon has them as well as the tools. You can even get a fork;)
@nathantv82575 жыл бұрын
Your tape idea is awesome. I paid $22 on eBay for a kit with motors and soldering tool. I replaced all three motors tonight and used the tape idea. Everything went perfectly and all working. First time soldering.
@damanifesto8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help. i just changed four stepper motors in my 2005 Impala guage cluster for about 30 bucks & 3 hours worth of elbow grease. Surgery was a success. A professional de-solderer is a must, the pins are small and de-soldering wick doesn't do that much good. Good video!
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MaikEletrica7 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!!!!
@doityourselfbri7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ramelstevens77269 жыл бұрын
Hey bri... i have a 2004 gmc yukon denali how do i replace the stepper motors and bulbs? By the way great video 👍
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
Ramel Stevens The cluster is basically the same as the one in the video. You can also replace the bulbs when you have it apart. Let me know if you need the motors I have them in stock 801-292-1331
@ramelstevens77269 жыл бұрын
I do and i need the l.e.d bulbs..
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
Ramel Stevens I don't have and l.e.d bulbs, however I have I standard bulbs.
@ramelstevens77269 жыл бұрын
Ok how do i purchase ur stepper motors? Do i replace them all?
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
Ramel Stevens You can call the shop tomorrow 801-292-1331 8am 6pm MTN Time. I would defiantly recommend replacing all motors, while you have the cluster apart. The old motors were defective and fail all the time, however the new ones I will send you last much longer and may never fail.
@TitaniummanGarage5 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Strait forward. Very easy to do after watching you. Just fixed my 2003 Suburban gauges. They all worked great. For those watching. Get the desolder gun like his with the pump. makes it very easy.
@MarcyNorman9 жыл бұрын
Can i send you my 2004 Yukon Cluster and you fix it for me?
@tchrisou8125 жыл бұрын
I would if you're still in need.
@tsniebeling3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I must say be careful on the pads to anyone trying this. I attempted the fix and tore the circuit board pads off. Going to attempt to reinstall my cluster this morning. Not sure if it will work. Just be aware, anyone who is a soldering novice, the desoldering can be tricky. All else worked! And your video inspired me to try! Thanks!
@lostsheppard879 жыл бұрын
Worked for my 05 Impala!...FYI all my needles were hanging down at 6 oclock.....seemed as if they were way too out of whack to even try to do this..but it still worked!..Thanks!
@tonyjohnson11529 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. I was able to repair the tach and speedometer in my 04 Silverado. I replaced all 6 steppers. Saved $200.
@BankaiTousen7 жыл бұрын
bought a H2 03 few months ago a week later Rpm gauge started acting wanky and now the emgine temp gauge so thanks to this video i plan on repairing this myself instead of spending the 500-650 that people are requesting on ebay for a new cluster. thanks for the vid!!
@doityourselfbri7 жыл бұрын
+Jamal Body Grafiti Your welcome, thanks!
@tamiebasse65955 жыл бұрын
So many videos don't tell how to get the needles back in place in the correct position. This is very clear. Thanks a lot.
@mikeharris69606 жыл бұрын
Thanks, DIY Bri! My new stepper motors and LEDs should arrive tomorrow. Now I can get right to work when they arrive.
@robbiestarling89846 жыл бұрын
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@andypapa179 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bri. Replaced stepper motors on my 04 Montana. Temperature gauge stuck at max, not very safe... Saved a bundle. Continue your good work!
@martinluther40935 жыл бұрын
Very good! Clearly explained, with good camera technique. Now I have to buy a DEsoldering iron.
@debradayton54567 жыл бұрын
I think this was a great video. I was able to safe 400 to 600 dollars by doing it myself and some help from a friend. thinking about starting a business repairing that to make a few buck and safe other alot. Thank you again
@friskyt-dawg44968 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I replaced all 3 of my stepper motors in my 2004 Impala and they are working great.
@jrodriguez72106 жыл бұрын
I own 2005 Silverado which the speedometer starts at40 instead of 0. All other gauges seem fine. This is a new purchase and I don’t know much about the truck at this time. The video helped. Thanks, J
@jorndoff3 жыл бұрын
Best stepper motor change/cluster repair video I've seen. Wish I saw it before I fixed mine.
@ainstaink83127 жыл бұрын
Great detailed video!!! I have a 2006 trailblazer and some of the lights in the dash are out too. It would probably make sense to change the stepper motors and replace the bulbs at the same time!
@terryshinew29469 жыл бұрын
I found this to be one of the best videos I've watched. It was perfect in every way. I now know how to fix my 2004 Buick's fuel gauge problem. Thanks
@carriersignal3 жыл бұрын
GM vehicles themselves are in fact "the problem". I have owned one and had to service quite a few. Many things that just should not ever be as problematic as they are. I will never own another GM product. Good video.
@humper69er9 жыл бұрын
good god! i found what my problem is after buying a new fuel pump! it was just the stepper!!! DUDE! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! i have a Pontiac Montana 04.
@humper69er9 жыл бұрын
so if i replace the stepper, my guage is stuck way past full. how would i know if i align the gauge correctly?
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
***** Push the motor/needle back to the point it stops, that is the place to make the mark.
@humper69er9 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mikehuffman64649 жыл бұрын
Great video! Changed all six stepper motors in my 04 Trailblazer. Your video is perfect. I am not a GM man but this is a well engineered vehicle. The only problem I have found is that some of the components are very low quality, i.e. the circuit boards in the instrument cluster, radio, climate control, etc. Stepper Motors and Light Bulbs should be on push pins rather that soldered in. Keep up the good work!
@troyboy76106 жыл бұрын
Awesome man! Thanks for making this video. I have a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer and the speedometer, oil pressure and fuel gauges are not functioning correctly or at all. I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars that I don't have to have someone fix it for me so I plan on doing it all myself. The only purchase I need is a soldering iron/pump and a T15 tool and the stepper motors!
@abstewartful9 жыл бұрын
Neither of my vehicles have the type cluster you repaired in this video but I watched anyway because I was impressed with the conduct. I do have a 1988 chevy van G20 which has now a very noisy/erratic speedometer (especially in cold weather). Thinking it was lack of cable lube I had that service done (mechanic charged me $100 to lube the cable) but still have the same snapping scrapping sound with a bouncing needle. Checked back with the mechanic doing the lube and he said the problem was the gear assembly in the gauge itself. I shiver to think what he would charge for that service. Can you give me some insight
@tripleplayfl8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I just fixed my 2003 Silverado, I haven't had a speedometer in years, your video was very helpful, probably couldn't a done it without it.
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Triple Play Thanks! I I'm glad it helped
@angelocarrera56819 жыл бұрын
Thank you posting this video it's really helpful. My gas gauge is acting funny and now I think I can actually fix it myself. Keep posting helpful videos myself and many others appreciate it 👏👏
@georgeschmunk65377 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the most helpful information. The only criticism I have is watching you do the repairs on top of your tool box with not nearly enough room.
@laytonvires29536 жыл бұрын
my 04 lesabre only has 32000 miles i think i might attempt this myself since i watched your video. great instruction
@Accumulator15 жыл бұрын
Will I be able to un-solder the check engine LED and the ABS LED while I got the cluster board out on the bench?
@datchulo10858 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip on putting on the needle. My f150 gauge was way off I wasn't sure how to adjust it. I'll try it today and hopefully I should be good
@danbestwick69777 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I just finished using your directions, and it works great! Thank You for sharing this. Dan
@doityourselfbri7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad I could help..
@Precious2theLord10 жыл бұрын
This help me a lot. I do want to thank you... I'm going to try it. And pray that it work for me.
@esterpermelund56829 жыл бұрын
Very pedagogic video! Maybe I have this problem with my Tahoe -04. Thanks a lot from Sweden!
@gregkordsmeier58549 жыл бұрын
Very good video, very informative and open honest procedures. This simplifies this process to "A piece of cake!"
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
THANKS!
@user-lw8ne5oz1p Жыл бұрын
Best video. Very informative and especially how to calibrate those gauges.
@SW-ux3oc9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the how to. I just replaced all of my stepper motors. It was real easy
@alphavirginis2608 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do this.
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Sean Huynh Your Welcome..Thanks!
@ethanammerman36329 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video thanks for sharing your secrets. I am a mechanic and have just recently discovered how easy you can fix clusters I fixed my odometer on my buick century the other day by soldering new resistors in. One question where do you recommend buying the stepper motors ebay?
@tedhobbs26997 жыл бұрын
Mine is 2002 Tahoe. Amp hand is messing up . This is a very good video .
@richardcollins16157 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bri! That is an excellent video and I can't wait to fix it myself!
@kurtsalinas89966 жыл бұрын
Bri, you are amazing... Thank you so much for the awesome video. Fixed my 2004 Silverado right up in no time. Thanks again you rock!
@calvint93563 жыл бұрын
This is a really good training session. I do have one question. My needles are pegged out so do I set them to the pegged out place?
@rajeshruchandani8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for nice work.. It's really a good teaching video. One suggestion, You may considering to put an ESD hand-band for protection of electronic components.
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
That is good advice I am going to look into one of those..
@ryanpeters56769 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
@ggonzalez31818 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for this video 👍😎 i have a chevy suburban 2004 and with this video i learn a lot , thank you very much God Bless You👍😎
@jawadalzayadi4 жыл бұрын
Hi there thank you so much that so great KZbin please keep helping people
@petemartin28248 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man! My gauges have been dropping out 1 at a time. Speedo went today. Thanks much for the video. I'll attack it soon.
@drivewaygarage15614 жыл бұрын
Great video I have a 2005 Lesabre and the tachometer doesn't work and the temp gauge started acting up. I will fix it myself now. Thanks
@Jamkevcr888 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video! You're a lifesaver
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Kev C. THANKS!
@tyronedavis37445 жыл бұрын
How do you replace the gauge cover or glass
@johnbragg42267 жыл бұрын
this video helped a lot! now I'm having to replace fuel lines on my 2003 gmc yukon...I am having major issues accessing the bolt on bracket located there the transmission and engine bolt together. other than removing the intake manifold which I'd rather not do I can't find the truck to removing these let alone see them. thank you in advance for any help on this dilemma and keep up the good work
@joycemorales10228 жыл бұрын
well informed video but my question is : if this is such a common problem on GM 2003-2006 was is there not a recall on them ? I have both a 2004 Buick Rendezvous and a 2005 Buick LeSaber with the same problem.
@mothandrust18 жыл бұрын
nice job, easy to follow, good pace
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@victordiaz1067 жыл бұрын
thank you I will now do this too chevy equinox, I was going go to junk yard but you make it easier to do job lol
@doityourselfbri7 жыл бұрын
+victordiaz106 Thanks!
@BennysChildren3 жыл бұрын
Great video... great that you explain all the steps... thank you. In my situation, ALL of the gauges are not working. Do you think there is ONE THING that would cause all 6 gauges to fail at the same time? Thanks in advance.
@liannholiday92518 жыл бұрын
I love and appreciate every thing that you are doing for the people that really need help man i give you 100% my question is.My service engine light keeps coming on even though i paid $700 to fix it.please can you tell me what to do
@blackericdenice9 жыл бұрын
Glad I watch your video. Did they have suckers like that 3 years ago? I probably would not have mess up my circuit board.
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
***** Yes
@michaelpresley29158 жыл бұрын
your page is great but i have a chevy 2500 97 with this problem is that easy for me to do that. Awesome videos thanks again B.
@charliethacker16988 жыл бұрын
thanks been needing to fix 2 of these for awhile will let you know how it turns out thanks
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Charlie Thacker Thank You.. Sounds good..
@user-be2pk9xw5r2 жыл бұрын
Well done, also make sure to clean the instrument side of the cluster lens. Hate to complete the job to then note a thumb print on the backside of the lens. Where do you source the drivers?
@ravenlorans8 жыл бұрын
2005 GMC Sierra 118,000 on it . If I hit a bump just right my speedo stops working or if I travel with the speed control on for more than xx number of miles it does the same. Nothing like doing 90 through town and 120 plus on the highway. I then rely on the RPM gauge to tell how fast I am going.
@blackericdenice9 жыл бұрын
I hope yall have better luck than I did. The stepper motors I got off line was no better than the ones they replace. I went to the junk yard and got a 2002 Trailblazer instrument cluster. It don't use stepper motors and it work fine but had 210,000 miles on it. My TB only had 109,000 miles but I'm not selling it so I don't care. Its been 3 years now and I'm up to 248,000 miles on the cluster and 147,000 on my truck.
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
***** Yes if you are not lets say super handy with a soldering Iron you don't want to try this!
@MrBeezerman9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for making this video. This is the first I have heard of a desoldering gun, will need to get one. I am a sub for sure.
@dannyf49959 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I've to repair my impala cluster. I wish I lived in the USA. Thanks anyway. In my first visit in the States I'll try to purchase those steppers.
@meloniemartie5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video instructions. Thanks so much! Now driving an H2 with gauges that work!
@DaniaBeech4 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Best I've seen.Thank you!
@rickwilson69183 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great video. I am having trouble with a parasitic draw that when I pull the cluster fuse it drops 500 ma can this be the cluster or the BCM? 2008 Escalade AWD
@robertcraver67429 жыл бұрын
Very Informative, I have 03 gmc envoy. Replaced all the Stepper motors, but speedo still does not work. I put another motor on it with no luck. Is their something else I can try.
@miklosnemeth20035 жыл бұрын
Hi, excellent video. I have a 2006 Chevy express van V8 6.0 Having problem with oil pressure gauge. Replaced stepper motor, because it stuck the gauge is at 80, than I replaced oil pressure sensor. Started to act up after 10 months in the morning when I start engine or parked for an hour the oil pressure shows 0 and after I rev the engine up about a few times it shows the correct oil pressure. If you ever hear about this kind of problem, please let me know. Thank you very much.
@stevebrault9761 Жыл бұрын
U vid on replacing stepper motors very informative. My gas gage worked soon as I started motor. After 5 mins it shut down and fuel light came on. After 5 mins shut off again. Keeps doing this like as soon as it got warm it shuts down. I know I’m the fuel pump it has the prongs attached to the float. I figure it can’t be the float cause it either works or it don’t correct? I just don’t want to drop gas tank if it is in fact stepper motor. Fuel pump is 179.oo. How do I test wheather it’s the reostat in float or if it’s the stepper motor in dash. Seems opening up dash would be easier and first place to start? Please give me ur opinion. I’m very familiar w electronics on vehicle’s. Thank you again your vids are good
@antiJDM7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video... I ended up swapping 6/7 gauges and left the voltage gauge alone on my 04 chevy 3500 with 100% success.. I think I had the option to order 6 or 10, and at the time I thought I only needed 6. I got new bulbs with them, and wondering... how do I swap those?
@doityourselfbri7 жыл бұрын
+Eric Tolon you have to snap the old bulbs off the board, and put the new bulbs in the blue holders and solder them in place.
@ericgustin33869 жыл бұрын
instead of using a fork, try two spoons. pulls up easy and straight and the rounded bottom of the spoons barely touches any surface area of the face of it. i use the same wiht guitar knobs. works great.
@jsunit53542 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great video. I have suspected bad stepper motors but was not sure. I've had the inst panel go dark & found a cracked trace on the circuit board where the gnd wire connects. Over time, the vibration of the cable harness transfers through the connector, and directly to the board connections. There should have been something to dampen the vibration, otherwise it's a failure point for sure. I tried your link for the stepper motor but found light bulbs instead. I'll search later. If you can, any recommendation will be appreciated. Outstanding video !!
@travisrehbeinsr54127 жыл бұрын
Any advice for speedometer not working on a 2000 Catera also fog lights stopped working bulbs are new?
@richardvalle3172 жыл бұрын
Love your video Im having problem with my 1999 Instrument cluster gas gage dont work please help
@julianprince7593 Жыл бұрын
Do ‘98 and ‘99 Chevy trucks use stepper motors?
@lamarevans668 жыл бұрын
great video I have a 04 escalade and the needles are all over the place so I have no idea were to mark what should I do
@doityourselfbri8 жыл бұрын
+Chuck Evans HHC-YG Push them down to the point that they bottom out (not past). That is your starting point. Make them before you remove them.
@tellsthetruth8945 жыл бұрын
My 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood digital cluster stays dark without lights until one bangs on the front plastic panel. Doing so allows the cluster lights to come on for a short time, but then they go dark, until one bangs on it again. What do you recommend one to do. PS: your video repair explanation was great. Thank you Sam
@samburchard33289 жыл бұрын
We have a 2005 Tahoe and all but temp and oil gauges don't work. After researching we figured it had to be stepper motors gone bad. Replaced all 6, and now nothing works. Wondered if soldering wasn't done correctly if that could be the cause of gauges not working? Really appreciate the video! We followed it step by step; just not sure where we might have gone wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
@doityourselfbri9 жыл бұрын
Sam Burchard I'm really sorry you had that experience. I would recommend starting over, remove all steppers all of the solder and try again. Please be very carful you may want to have someone with allot of soldering experience do the repair.