Screen on F70

[ThunderDome]

Does anyone know if it is possible to replace the clear plastic screen on the F70? I know on other detectors its mainly the process of peeling off the old one and applying the new one. I don't see where Fisher sells these. Thanks and HH

 

[REVIER]

You have to take the screws out and then split open the head unit to get to the the screen, I tried it once and it is not easy to do.
If you manage to do this without breaking something then you have to somehow get the screen out of the frame but there is a ribbon connected to the bottom of the display that sits behind that screen that goes to the board that you have to avoid tearing if you try to get that screen out.
Of course any warranty you have will be voided if something bad happens.

So no, the screen does not just peel off.

Don't know what you are planning to do or why but unless you are real good about working with electronics like this my advice is just don't even try.

 

[ThunderDome]

Thanks, my grandson ( 15 ) was trying to get some small scratches out of the screen and he used some kind of lens cleaner on it and it clouded the majority of the screen. I wonder what first texas would charge me to fix it?

 

[ThunderDome]

BTW, it has been out of warranty for a year or so now. Darn good little detector though.....

 

[still looking 52]

I had my screen replaced about three years ago on my F5 by first Texas while in was there for an update and they didn't charge me anything for the update or the screen replacement. Your biggest charge would probably be shipping.
I totally agreed with Rivier on not trying to do it yourself, your asking for problems.
Give them a call and ask what they would charge, I'm betting it would be under 35$.

 

[ThunderDome]

Thanks for your responses, this is truly a great forum.