fitting the colour alesis q2 display

[cobra69]

hi
has anyone fitted the replacement alesis Q2 colour screen ?
i read that the clear plastic has to be painted is this true? if so were does it have to be painted
also is it a big job to fit it

thanks for any help

[grip]

Hi Cobra69,

Yes I have replaced the display on a Q2 with a colour screen, and I cut some black card to black out the clear screen area's. The only thing that gave me any problems was getting the covers off of the level LED's for re use. Great end result, really pleased I did it.

Kind regards,


Chris

[sheendigs]

Hi Chris
Could you show us the display of your colour screen for the Q2.?
Did you have to make any changes as it is a colour screen??
Sheendigs

[grip]

Mar 5, 2024 1:35:13 GMT sheendigs said:

Hi Chris
Could you show us the display of your colour screen for the Q2.?
Did you have to make any changes as it is a colour screen??
Sheendigs

Hi Sheendigs,

Here's a link to the supplier:

reverb.com/uk/item/39519666-replacement-display-for-alesis-quadraverb-2-or-20-color-upgrade, I bought mine direct from MOX Black Magic Amplifiers

bmamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=109&products_id=423

Kind regards,


Chris

Edit:

Photo of the installed Display, the Black paper to the glass was 4 strips, wife one to left, thinner to right and a sliver at both top and bottom,

app.box.com/s/zcwf58sg5ff73b6l1x7j5vlvskxzdoct

[Tone]

It looks very impressive.

[cobra69]

thanks chris
well done fitting the display as it's not an easy task.
i have replaced all 15 back lit green leds tonight. Before replacing them i had one of the 15 leds showing dark
after replacing the leds screen is a lot brighter but the same led number 7 from the left is still dull bit, but not as not as bad.
so i think it may be a problem on the pcb board chips.
i will order a new colour one like the one you have fitted
when you say problems getting the cover off the signal leds did you desolder the complete led block off the old exsisting pcb?
or was the black cover glued on ?
if i get time i may do a video on fitting the replacement screen 
thanks again take care

[grip]

Hi Cobra69,

There was no soldering involved, prising off the "housing" for the level LED's was awkward I think I may have used a blade to help remove it, I recall the instructions suggested that the selection wheel was removed, but I found it unnecessary. Whilst you are in there it would probably be good to replace the battery (I used a CR232 holder wired on with 2 short wires).

Kind regards,


Chris

[cobra69]

thanks chris for your time i will let you know how i get on 

take care