Tip: Don't take the 5 cables off the back of the unit... just unscrew the 4 screws on the top and leave the rest of the unit attached in the car. Way easier and quicker! Brilliant video and thank you again for the assist!
Thanks for the video. For anyone considering doing this, if you are the least bit handy this is very do-able. Just a steady hand to pull off the dash vents. You don't really need to unplug and remove the whole assembly. Just take the four screws off of the main module and remove the display and dash mount. One important tip - don't just pull on the ribbon cable connecting the touchscreen to the PC board. There is a small white-ish latch at the point where the cable goes into the connector that you gently pull away from the connector. This releases the cable, and it easily slides out in one piece (unlike in the video). Connecting the new cable is just doing the reverse. The video is correct about the hardest part being how to remove the touchscreen from the bezel. The adhesive is very aggressive. Just try to get a thin plastic spatula or other flat tool under the touchscreen and slowly work it off. Too much force and you might break the plastic bezel. The glass will definitely crack as you go, so at that point there's no going back. I used Goof-Off to dissolve most of the remaining adhesive, then a little elbow grease with a soft piece of fabric will get the remainder. Once that is done, the rest is a piece of cake. Good luck!
Disheartening to see how many people are experiencing these random issues with their Mazda. You would think Mazda would correct this issue. 10/10 on this video! Thank you for creating it. :)
They did / are if you have ghost touch or screen not working take it to dealer and they will replace u set special warranty they extended radio to 7 years only applies to 2014-2016
Thanks for the walk-through! Just replaced my screen and this was very helpful. The worst part was getting that last metal bracket off- those tabs were a pain.
Went ahead and did this while installing CarPlay today. This was a massive help. Like other commenters said, throwing the screen in the oven then using a box cutter to cut from the outside worked wonders for getting the broken glass out.
Thanks for the video. It really helped prep me for the screen replacement. Just to add to/reinforce the tips for anyone else ready to embark upon this journey. - Leave the connectors attached to the back of the CMU - Just take the four screws off the top to remove the screen from the CMU and the two connectors to the screen - Be sure to disconnect the digitizer ribbon cable correctly (pull the white bit out and then up) - Heat gun and a razor blade works wonders for removing the screen adhesive
So glad I found this video. My 2016 Mazda CX-3 infotainment screen came apart on the edges during -46 weather up here in Canada, Winnipeg. Perfect teardown video. I have a new screen. Thanks again!
I live in Florida (typically 70°’s + and humid as hell) and we’re up north visiting family and my screen just cracked from the 17° weather from this years winter storm. Thank you for this video I will be following it when I get home! 🥲
Hello everyone! Definitely a time save to just remove the 4 screws on the top. Fairly simple! Took me 20 minutes from start to finish! Thanks everyone for the tips and instructions 🤘🤘
So I've been doing cell phone repair for over 17 years. I have a 2014 Mazda3. I've done this repair. To separate the old touch screen from the frame. Turn your oven to the lowest setting. Usually around 180°F. When the oven is up to temperature. Put the screen in for 5 min. It will separate very easy. Also, you'll want to remove as much of the old adhesive as possible to ensure the new touch screen adheres properly.
My screen was broken, I called Mazda and they told me it was $800 to fix 😂 I then asked how much is the part alone and they told me $450 for the 2017 Mazda 3. I laughed in their face, ordered the part on EBay for $150 did it myself. Thanks
You made it possible for me to save so much money by sharing your techniques! Thanks for creating this. I think it is the only one that shows the actual screen replacement.
Hey, I wanted to thank you. I think that so far this is the only relevant video I have found regarding this problem. My screen was also broken for some reason on 3 different spots and the touch screen wasn't working. Yesterday I replaced my screen the same way you did here, and for only 20$ and 3 hours of fun it turned out like new ! I am leaving here some more tips that I found helpful: * Use Isopropyl Alcohol and a razor blade when you're removing the old glass glue. * Let the Isopropyl Alcohol get into the cracks you're making with the blade and let it soak. * You can use a heat gun to melt the glue but this will cause the Isopropyl Alcohol to vapor so you'll need more of that. * Work while your hands and screen are inside a plastic bag that could catch all the tiny glass shards. * Don't panic when you notice another glass on the inner side of the screen and you think you've messed the touch screen - a new one comes with the new touch screen you're replacing this is the part that has the connector to the circuit board * When you disconnect the steel case of the circuit board try to work around from right to left, there are 2 "stoppers / holders" on both sides and you want to be careful. I used some leverage with a screwdriver and it worked for me. Thanks again, Your video was SUPER helpful !
Very good tips. Another one is: the connector is secured by a thin white tab latch. You must push it out and up to pull and insert the ribbon connector without damaging it (ref video here @ time 0:33 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3AH3FCj4jhs.html ). I only used a heat gun and a knife to separate the glass from the bezel with no loose shards but I agree working over a plastic bag is recommended just in case.
So I watched this video a couple times and in an hour I was able to change my Daughter's screen out. I used a heat gun to remove the old screen as well as a razor blade. Thank you so much for the video!!
Thanks for the instructional video. All worked great, but can defiantly recommend using a heat gun to soften the glue to remove the old screen and disconnect the ribbon cable just before removing the CB by sliding the holding bar to release the cable.
I wish your video was around when I had this problem a year and a half ago! I had the same thing happen. It was extremely hot outside and I forget to close the cover for the sunroof. When I got back in my car I noticed a mark on the digitizer. I searched the Mazda 3 forums for info on how to get it fixed but they just recommended taking it to the dealer or buying an entire display unit from eBay. I knew there had to be better way so found a replacement digitizer for less than $20 and swapped it out. The new digitizer is clearer than the OEM one ever was. Too keep this from happening again I keep an old hat on my dash and use it to cover the screen the car is going to be parked outside for more than a couple minutes.
Thanks for the awesome video! So good to find one that hasn't been pre rehearsed but also isn't full of a bunch of waffle. For anyone else attempting, when you remove the ribbon, get you fingernail in behind the little white clip to pop it backwards and then the ribbon will slide right out. That's what holds it in place. 😊
I like that you were prepared, but didn't rehearse :-) You did a good job! Some thoughts: You tore the ribbon cable because you didn't release the clip/clamp part of the circuit board connector. You should have removed the metal bracket before removing the ribbon cable. You were lucky. If you damage the clip/clamp on the circuit board, you're toast. The clip/clamp is hinged and lifts up to disconnect, and pushes down to clamp the ribbon cable connections together. Lift carefully from center of clip with fingernail or spudger tool to retract the ribbon, and press down after you've pushed the ribbon cable home. Do that before you put the metal cover over the circuit board, it's easier that way. You can use a heat gun to make the adhesive soft by warming it up a bit (don't warp the frame)... removes easier. Also use denatured alcohol instead of rubbing alcohol, if you have it. You should wear exam gloves while working on the touch panel and display screen. Easy on the Mazda, can be a real long process on some Toyotas. My daughter's dealer said $2000 to fix. Criminals. It's a defect and should be recalled. Thanks for the video!!
Hey man, thanks so much for the video! I just finished doing the replacement following your procedure. My only note is for whatever reason things did not go as easy for me (one of the first screws on my head unit were stripped for some reason???) as it did for you haha. Might be an issue from my end though. Thanks again!
great video, I would add that you can soak the plastic frame in hot water, then take a razor blade (or sharp pocket knife) to the adhesive. the adhesive seems to come off all in one strip more often when it's warm and soaked. I lost a 10mm bolt down my air vent though, full cost to repair at home was around 25 for a new screen on amazon and a new ratchet set which was around 40 dollars. took about three hours with the trip to home depot.
In my 2014, my touch screen was bugging out hard so much that I couldn't use my gps so I disconnected my touchscreen ribbon cable 5 years ago. A few days ago, it was below freezing in the morning, but rose to 60 degrees in the afternoon and I came out and it was cracked from the temperature rapidly changing. Definitely going to do this now.
Dude, thank you! There was a service bulletin from Mazda to replace the delaminating screen, but of course I bought the car right after that offer had expired. So either a $900 OEM display from Mazda, or a $23 eBay gamble. This worked perfectly. What's funny is that I didn't know it was actually a touch screen since that function hasn't ever worked. Once I got the screen separated on one corner, I was able to run a razor gently along the seam from the OUTSIDE and cut the adhesive. Razor then used to get the old adhesive and foam off, followed by isopropyl and a rag. Once I cracked the screen, I realized there was no going back, but it worked perfectly. Thanks again.
My touch screen was cracked like yours, I went to dealership and they wanted to replace the touch panel & display screen for $600 usd 😳😳 After check your video and also visit different websites to get the correct touch panel I followed your instructions and got the same fucking result 👌🏼👌🏼, my touch screen works perfectly & looks amazing 😀😀, thanks a lot buddy..!!
It crossed my mind just didn’t want to overheat something that didn’t need to be brought to temp. But yeah some temporary heat would definitely make it easier. Good tip
Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo chez mazda me charge 1600$ pour la réparation j ai commander la vitre sur amazon 45$ j ai suivi les étapes de votre vidéo et ça fonctionne comme une neuve
Not sure if it's been mentioned but when i did this backup camera wouldn't work. Before tearing it back apart i found you can do a hard reset on the screen by holding Mute + Nav + Back (the hand controls by shifter) button until when goes off.
Thanks for this, I have exactly the same repair to do. Nice to know it'll only cost me the ~$20 for new glass. Next step is for me to stop living in a desert that gets to 125 degrees in the summer so maybe my screen doesn't crack again. -_-
Never go to dealership always check eBay or junkyards first ALWAYS! Most stuff is very simple a few screws or clips hold it in’ just don’t forget where screws go etc’ take pics etc rite down your disassembly steps like step one left screw then put a piece a tape with #1 on counter etc put screw on #1 then u can just reverse when putting back together
After replacing the touch screen, I found out that the touch screen was not cracked, as it looks like. It was the adhesive between the outer glass and the touch panel that is not sticking well and it looks like the screen is cracked, so you don't have to buy a new screen. you can take the outer glass and touch panel apart using hot airgun, then remove the adhesive with some alcohol and then put them together again with UV glue.
Well have a 2018 mazda and the heat just started doing this to my screen last month. Its not 1/4 of the screen. Taking it into mazda next week to see if they will extended warranty it. If not ill be doing this myself the day after.
the way you ripped the digitizer cable gave me a heart ache as a tech for future reference those digitizer or ribbon cables have a flip siwtch hold them down you just have to flip it up
hello, I have this problem with my mazda 3 grand touring 2016. I would like to know where to buy the display and if you can install touch because the one that comes with my car is not touch. Thank you
To everyone having trouble trying to get that metal bracket off that holds the plastic bezel to the actual screen. Move it to the left or right then pull back. Will pop right off.
I know this is a bit old, but was that ribbon cable that you ripped the touchscreen one? I'm watching to get a rough idea how to disable the touchscreen part as it is behaving badly. Common issues on 2014-2016 Mazdas apparently, but I'm past the recall on it.
I'm about to have the CarPlay update installed in my vehicle and the part is coming in around an month from now, do you think I would still be able to follow this video exactly?
@@theboydslife7809 Sorry I misworded the question lol. I meant I’m getting the car play retrofitted in a couple of days but in about a month I’m hoping to replace the screen so I have no clue if I can actually do it since they’re retrofitting the car
I woke up for work an noticed that spider web looking damage, in the corner of my screen. I'm a bit upset considering cars should be suited for any environment. It did dip below 30°s that night so I assumed it was because of the temperature. Because that's the only factor that I could come up with. How do I prevent it happening again or getting worse?
You can't, it's a common delamination fault down to the manufacturer, they, however, will come out with any old bullshit to avoid taking responsibility and will instead try to persuade you to part with hundreds of dollars/pounds etc to replace the entire unit! 😮 Easy and cheap fix to DIY thankfully.....
Hey! Thanks for the video, I'm about to do the same repair on my Mazda 3, could you tell me how long is (cm) the extension you used to remove the screw that holds the console to the dashboard?
@@theboydslife7809 I'm about of buy a replacement screen to fix my display. What tools come in the toolkit that came with the screen? Or what tools do I need to do the repair myself?
I went to the mazda dealership for screen replacement on my 2018 Mazda3 gt i want bigger one with android auto they say you can't replace it because it design like that so its impossible to replace it is that true?
Can you tell me the name or type of kit you purchased from eBay? I have the exact same issues on my screen with the cracking and would like to replace the screen. Thanks.
Sorry just saw this. One at a time and keep pressure lifting up while you pop the other open. If you let off the pressure they will re-clip themselves. Not sure if that helped or not.
