How to replace COMAND LCD screen - Mercedes SL , A, B, C, CLS, CLK, E, G, GL, ML, R Class

[@IfixmyBenz]

★☆★ Compatible COMAND LCD screen ★☆★ Compatible COMAND LCD screen is available here: ebay.us/TEMp9U If out of stock, this one is also compatible but a little more expensive: ebay.us/qJyoYZ

[@zosoachilles]

A clinic on how to do a proper M/B electronics video. My R230 screen is fine, but this is a keeper...great work!

[@IfixmyBenz]

Thanks for your comment ! 😉

[@evilmans]

OMG, Ive never seen this kind and detailed video like before! Im always waiting for your new video. Should your R230 run into problems again? LOL. I enjoyed it beneficially. Thank you.

[@IfixmyBenz]

I am very happy that you enjoyed this video ! Thanks for your comment ! 😉

[@Koch1210]

Never sow so good video unstruction Congratulations !

[@IfixmyBenz]

Thank you ! 😊

[@chethobert6121]

Excellent video. I have a 2005 SL500. Will any of the part numbers displayed at 7:34 of the video work or must I disassemble my unit to determine the part number in my command unit and then order it?

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! All the part numbers shown in the video are compatible. There is no need to disassemble your COMAND NTG2 beforehand. You can very well order the replacement screen and then do the repair once you have it.

[@flaviandelima3573]

Fanatic instructional video. Nicely put together and super clear .. Great job !!

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hi ! Thanks a lot ! 😉

[@johnnyo6748]

Awesome videos!! Did you ever make any on how to replace the command gateway ? Or the led replacement for the door handles ? These vidoes are so helpfull and very detailed excellent

[@craigritz891]

Awesome video, own several Sl's wish I would have known about you guys . Thanks

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello Craig ! 🙏 Thank you very much for your compliments ! 😊😊😊

[@floridaspeedometer9219]

I knbow I'm a bit late to the party here, but would the S class W220 chassis be included also? I have a customer with a cooked display screen here in South Florida that i need to fix. Any help/direction would greatly be appricated.

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! Unfortunately, the screen shown in this video is not suitable for the S Class W220. The repair procedure will probably be similar, but you'll need to find a suitable replacement screen...

[@donaldcarter4324]

Another great 👍 video from Fix my Benz! Thankyou

[@TheSoleOwl]

Excellent video! Helped me a lot on the process.. any idea why screen after installation seems to be cut off by few millimeters at bottom ? Is there a trick to allign it?

[@IfixmyBenz]

Thanks for your comment ! 😉 You're right. The last row of pixels at the bottom is a bit hidden. This is specific to the replacement screens. They are made by SHARP and the last row of pixels is a little bit lower than on the original screen. Frankly, it is not very disturbing. I know that there is another replacement screen that apparently does not have this small imperfection. It is very rare because it is an original screen manufactured by TOSCHIBA for Mercedes and this one is not manufactured anymore. You can find it here: ebay.us/GvdHRl. However, it is almost three times more expensive. I have not personally tested it and I don't think the extra cost is worth it... 😉

[@erixx297]

Nice! Exactly what I was looking for! Wierd it didn’t show up on top when I searched… oh well KZbin algorithms I guess

[@IfixmyBenz]

👍 Great ! Thanks for your comment !

[@tm850r]

Excellent explanation thank you

[@IfixmyBenz]

Thank you ! 😊

[@minaroman482]

​@@IfixmyBenzhello Where to buy a screen for w211? Pls share a link Great video

[@IfixmyBenz]

@@minaroman482 Hello, thank you ! If you have a Comand NTG1 in your W211 (see the video at the 8-minute mark), then the replacement screen is the one I suggest. You'll find a link to it in the video description (below the video). 😉

[@NoWheelDrive]

Pretty useful video! Thank you! I think SL vehicles suffer from the sun more than other Benzes. This screen and also the two small screens in the cluster don't like sun. BTW I wonder how difficult is it to convert NTG1 to NTG2.5? I have CLS W219 with NTG1...

[@t.p.9232]

Excellent video. When replacing the command units do you have to enter any security codes or are they all just plug and play?

[@robertbutler8004]

T.P. I would guess if you had to enter any security codes he would have shown that.

[@kimberlyscoobie3238]

Great video as as well as how to remove the unit video. My replacement screen has the same issue yours does - in the video when you turn on the new screen, it needs a vertical adjustment. There are 3 adjustment screws on the back - H-POS which is horizontal adjustment, and VCO and VCDC screws. Which one of these 2 screws is for the vertical adjustment? As I have to remove the screws and take it apart every time I make a change I would rather not do trial and error if anyone knows. I did already check that the screen was pushed up as high as it could go.

[@kimberlyscoobie3238]

@Brian I did not, mine is not bad enough to worry over, but everything else was working fine so I didn't want to take a chance on messing it up after all the trouble I had getting that far.

[@germanmuscle2763]

Hello i have a 2008 clk 550 so the NTG2 is the one i should get for me vehicle correct?

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! If your Comand looks like the one that appears in the video at 1 minute 29 seconds on the photo of the interior of a CLK, then yes, you have an NTG 2. 😉

[@woodwr50]

Great instructional video! Thanks!

[@ask4george1]

That is an excellent instruction video. I for one do not like the command unit. I am installing an android stereo from Seicane. It's designed to look OEM, and it has apple car play as well. It plays DVD's, mirrior link, GPS, phone, and everything your cell phone has. I have a 2009 SL550.

[@glennganuelas7953]

may I know where you were able to check or search for compatible replacement screens? I have a different Comand model and the screen is different with this part number lcd screen EBDTCA39QCF thank you!

[@antol2005]

Are there also touch screens for NTG 1 available?

[@davidvaldes1017]

excellent video ...

[@Kicki355]

Very well explained ...tks vm

[@torbenchristensen5250]

Excellent tutorial. I followed until I had to loosen the 16 screws on the circuit board and was unable to undo the screws with the T7 Torx driver. No effort could loosen the screws and it felt like the screws would strip if any more pressure was applied. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! This is so strange… 🤔 The screws are made of metal and they are screwed into a plastic moulding under the PCB. There is no risk to damage a screw. The only thing that can happen is to damage the thread of the plastic female part when tightening if you tighten too much... Note: If you are a beginner in DIY, when unscrewing, do you turn counterclockwise ? What you could do is to force to unscrew a single screw to try to figure out what is going on. If you ever damage the plastic female screw thread underneath, it would not matter as there would still be 16 other screws holding the PCB in place. If you manage to remove it, try to screw it back in to make sure it screws properly before removing the other screws. Good luck ! 😉

[@torbenchristensen5250]

@@IfixmyBenz Thanks for your reply, I am also mystified as I have done work on circuit boards before and never had this happen. I feels like the T7 driver is stripping the slots in the screw and I have tried different sizes of the Torx driver but none fir. Also tried small Phillips driver and again with no luck. Am considering to cut a slot in the screw head with a Dremel tool and get one loosened to see what is causing the problem.

[@kimberlyscoobie3238]

Same issue with removing these bolts. My bolts are the type with the binding teeth on the underside of the bolt head, making them extremely difficult to remove without stripping them out. I was able to remove 12, hearing an audible “click” when they finally come loose, and having to apply a scary amount of downward pressure to do so. I am moving on to trying to use superglue to glue the bit to the screw and see if I can get them out that way. I’m concerned about other difficult screw removal methods if this doesn’t work.

[@kimberlyscoobie3238]

I was able to remove the last 5 screws by first using a right hand drill bit just a very small amount very slowly, using a drop of alcohol on it from time to time to keep it cool. Then I used a slightly larger left hand drill bit and 3 of them unscrewed immediately. The last 2 I had to drill entirely through the head and then remove the base of the screw with vise grips after I was able to remove the control board. The new screws are only available in Germany as far as I could find, they are M2.5 8MM 1.45 thread plastics screws.

[@davidryall4092]

Can you do a video on how to remove the CD player in a r230 please?

[@IfixmyBenz]

That's a good idea ! I will try to find the time to make this video.

[@fikretyldrm2311]

Nerden alabilirim

[@woodwr50]

Where is the best place to find a replacement LED screen?

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello William ! You will find a link in the description of this video (below the video). Just click on it ! 😉

[@beatrixkiddo3517]

Where do u buy your screen?

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! Links are available in the video description below the video. I'll copy them here for you 😉: Compatible COMAND LCD screen is available here: ebay.us/TEMp9U If out of stock, this one is also compatible but a little more expensive: ebay.us/qJyoYZ

[@khaledelturk]

The unit is out of stock sadly do have bro any other links ,?

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! I just clicked on the link and apparently, there is stock again ! I'll give you another link just in case: ebay.us/qIjRO9

[@khaledelturk]

@@IfixmyBenz thank you so much , and you video was very helpful. Hope you continue like these video for SL class

[@IfixmyBenz]

@@khaledelturk You're welcome ! Thank you for your encouragement !

[@jeffersonsmith2991]

How do I know my Command unit is bad? I’m not getting any power and I’ve checked all fuses under the hood.

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello, you could start by taking the COMAND unit out to see if the connector on the back is in good condition and powered. Here's the video to remove the COMAND: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epyopHqvhKqki5o Good luck to you !

[@jeffersonsmith2991]

@@IfixmyBenz Thank you for your quick response and I know you don’t do this for free…..but, I’ve taken it out before and thought that was the culprit. The plug was slightly out and I snapped it back in. Still no response. Is there a way to check if the unit is receiving power?

[@IfixmyBenz]

@@jeffersonsmith2991 You're welcome. I've never encountered such a problem. It's really strange... The source of the problem may be multiple, and you'll have to look into it. You can first check whether the power supply is present at the connector before blaming the COMAND unit. If this is the case, you'll need to open the COMAND unit. You can remove the front panel, as I do in this video. And look at what's inside (PCB side) at the "ON" button. Check the state of the electronic soldering. An old, cracked solder joint and the contact won't make. Simply re-solder with new tin, and you're back in business. You can also remove the protective sheet metal casing at the rear of the COMAND, which is held in place with Torx screws. And check that there's power inside the COMAND at the connector. In short, it's all about electronics and you have to look for it, a bit like on a broken computer... Good luck ! 😉

[@fikretyldrm2311]

Harika

[@bigalsplanesimplegarage4288]

well done!

[@louissiaw]

Does it have LED version?

[@IfixmyBenz]

I don't think there is a LED version...

[@lartymarf]

Thank you for sharing this video with us! Really helpful! By the way, I noticed at 12:43 in the video, the new screen looks a little low, and the bottom text like "CD" and "8/14 04:06" the bottom few rows of pixels are missing. Did you notice the same thing? Look at 12:43 into the video, basically at the end of the video" and look at the bottom row of text on the screen. Please let me know what you think/find. Thank you!!

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! Absolutely. The last row of pixels at the bottom is a bit hidden. This is specific to the replacement screens. They are made by SHARP and the last row of pixels is a little bit lower than on the original screen. Frankly, it is not very disturbing. However, if this is an annoying point for you, I know that there is another replacement screen that apparently does not have this small imperfection. It is very rare because it is an original screen manufactured by TOSCHIBA for Mercedes and this one is not manufactured anymore. You can find it here: ebay.us/GvdHRl. However, it is almost three times more expensive. I have not personally tested it and I don't think the extra cost is worth it. It's up to you to weigh the pros and cons ! 😉

[@pacojr7507]

I just changed mine on an authorized repair dealer, how works for Mercedes, Beker etc. And it came with the “cutting line”

[@manuelferraz7677]

Where are the link

[@IfixmyBenz]

Hello ! You will find the link in the description of this video (under the video). Just click on it ! If you use the KZbin application on a smartphone to watch the video, you must click on the small arrow to the right of the video title to display the video description. 😉