G37 Instrument Cluster Backlight LED Rework

G37 Instrument Cluster - Part 2:3
This video shows the steps to disassemble the instrument cluster down to the circuit board PCB, remove the LEDs, and reinstall new ones. It doesn't attempt to show the details or technique on soldering at all. There is then a quick re-installation clip that jumps ahead to the airbag light reset and windows auto-up configuration procedures.

If you want to just replace the cluster, there are lots of options for these on ebay: http://ebay.us/hJA4rt

I got the LEDs from Digikey. They are part #160-1766-1-ND, but are now obsolete. I will say that these are TOO bright as they now make the center display look dim... I would now suggest trying part #160-2044-1-ND as these are similar package, but lower brightness. At least one person said they used these and they liked the result. These only have a single terminal on each end (vs. two) but you can simply solder the single contact on the LED to the two contacts on the PCB with no problem.

Let me know in the comments how it turns out for you!

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Видео G37 Instrument Cluster Backlight LED Rework канала Dan Holt