Integrated CD Player LED Changeout

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Originally Posted by razzorjet2

Hey all,
Brick and Vodka, I work as an electronic technician, so I'm a little picky when it comes to LCD displays. The average guy probably would'nt be too concerned. The instructions you guys posted are excellent and I don't want to discourage anyone from doing the changeout. Just be prepared that the black isn't going to stand out as well with the blue LED's. And a few tips as to the soldering- use tweezers to place the new LEDs, and don't hold the iron on your new solder joint too long, you will either melt of fry the new LED.
Also make sure you use a fine point tip on your iron, you'll probably melt the LED otherwise. I would suggest using a Weller iron. Any other questions send me a message.

These are all good points and should def. be followed. I for some reason thought that I had added the info about the small tipped iron of the orig post of the DIY thread (apparently i didnt) so I went ahead and updated the orig thread topic to include that, warning the "blue leds may cause your LCD readout/letters to be dimmer", and also added tweezers to the recommend equipment next to small needle nose pliers. thanks suggestions/heads up