I just replaced one of my LCD's and this video helped a lot! I will say that you don't actually have to remove the plastic film covering the LCDs. I had forgotten about that step and didn't realize until later that it was still on.
Awesome, I'm glad the video was helpful! Oh, that's great to know. I guess in my case I needed to take them off since I added the screen protector, but that's really awesome. Thank you for watching, if you liked this consider checking out my solo EP! li.sten.to/TnIWX1e
I didn't know I didn't have you subbed on youtube. Fixed. High quality stuff, and I love your studio. Your tunes are pretty dope too. Keep up the good content, mang! 🤘
VERY IMPORTANT!!!! DO NOT USE JUST YOUR FINGERS to remove the hot glue as shown at 4:57. Doing so can break the locking tab that keeps the flex circuit in place and clamped down against the contacts, which is what happened to me when following this. Instead, CAREFULLY use an exacto blade to remove the adhesive. Once that tab breaks, the only correct fix requires you to unsolder that connector from the circuit card.
I liked the video. Very informative. Can you post the link in the comments for where you got the tools you used? Thanks and Gear by CEBA is great. I’ve scratched my screen on my Helix floor so I was curious if it was possible to repair or replace myself. Rock on!
Gerry - question if you don't mind: I've got a Helix Rack Control that got rained on at a gig yesterday. This morning one of the strips wasn't displaying, though I was able to get it running again by blasting some electronics cleaner on the connector where the ribbon cable plugs into the PCB and flushing the moisture out. As of right now all of the strips are still working but a few of them still have a bit of visible moisture under the screen. I took the housing apart and removed the screws from the PCB, but there is still something (seemingly much sturdier than adhesive) holding it in place - it isn't budging and I'm reluctant to pull on it any harder than I already have. Any thoughts? For now I'm just going to leave the unit powered on and let it sit for a while, see if the moisture eventually dries up (I don't think there's enough air getting in there for that to happen, but who knows). Thanks!
Oh no, I'm sorry about rain getting on your gear! Hmm, it sounds like the moister might have gotten into the actual Scribble Strip LCD and you might have to replace the actual LCD itself. I can't confirm if certain Helix Controllers are built differently depending on when they were built, but I doubt that they are. In my video I showcase step-by-step on how to take it apart, just go slowly and be sure to follow every step. I will say though that I am not responsible for the damage of your Helix Control 😅 Good luck and I hope that helps! If you liked this, consider checking out my solo EP! li.sten.to/TnIWX1e
I'm not entirely sure. I would probably email Line 6 or Full Compass about that. Thank you for watching, if you liked this, consider checking out my solo EP! li.sten.to/TnIWX1e
@@GerryTrevino hey Gerry! Thanks for the reply! I actually ended up just leaving it alone because I have the plate cover protecting the entire board so it’s really only cosmetic, I’ve had my floor unit for awhile now and haven’t had any issues.
I'm not entirely sure. I would probably email Line 6 or Full Compass about that. Thank you for watching, if you liked this, consider checking out my solo EP! li.sten.to/TnIWX1e