<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Replace cracked screen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">I bought a new grey m5stack (MPU9250) and it arrived with a <strong>cracked screen</strong>!</p>
<p dir="auto">Rather than return the unit and wait <strong>another month or two</strong> for shipping, would it be possible to replace the TFT?</p>
<p dir="auto">Is it a 2.2" ILI9341?</p>
<p dir="auto">There's heaps of them on aliexpress, but I'm not sure which specific screens would be compatible.<br />
There's 2.8", 2.6", 2.4" and 2.2". Green tab, red tab, black tab etc.</p>
<p dir="auto">Does anyone know the specifics on which TFTs they use and/or provide a link to buy a replacement?</p>
<p dir="auto">The plastic screen cover is fine. It's just the TFT.</p>
<p dir="auto"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/lyen2H4.jpg" alt="alt text" class=" img-fluid img-markdown" /></p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/topic/257/replace-cracked-screen</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:37:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://community.m5stack.com/topic/257.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:01:33 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Replace cracked screen? on Thu, 02 Aug 2018 03:35:43 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">I ordered a replacement screen from the M5Stack store on Aliexpress.<br />
New TFT display + bezel arrived 15 days later.</p>
<p dir="auto">Installation was reasonably straight forward.</p>
<p dir="auto">You'll need:</p>
<ul>
<li>Soldering iron - I'm using <em>old faithful</em> Jaycar Duratech TS-1554 20W/130W</li>
<li>Solder - I'm using cheap 0.5mm Sn 63 / Pb 37 / Flux 1.2</li>
<li>Flux - <a href="https://www.jaycar.com.au/solder-flux-pen-12ml/p/NS3036" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">I use a pen</a></li>
<li>T6 Torx screwdriver - I have one of <a href="https://www.jaycar.com.au/5-pce-torx-screwdriver-set/p/TD2070" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">these sets</a></li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto">Steps:</p>
<ul>
<li>Remove bottom battery/breakout board</li>
<li>2x T6 Torx screws hold the PCB in place</li>
<li>Slide speaker out (careful of it's thin wires - I broke mine)</li>
<li>Slide PCB sideways and lift slightly. The display ribbon cable prevents it from being fully removed</li>
<li>Push the display + bezel from behind to detach it from the case</li>
<li>Remove the bezel from the broken TFT</li>
<li>Rotate the PCB 45 degrees and remove from plastic shell, to avoid damaging it</li>
<li>Flip TFT 90 degrees revealing its flexible cable</li>
<li>Detach the TFT by applying a little flux + solder and gently prying while heating the pins with a soldering iron</li>
<li>Apply flux to the solder pads and stroke each with a soldering iron to create a smooth finish. There should already be enough solder remaining, if not, add a tiny bit more and stroke smooth</li>
<li>Place the new TFT over the pins and precisely hold in place with your thumb while applying power to check the display works</li>
<li>Solder pin 1, check alignment and adjust if need be</li>
<li>Solder the remaining pins. Get some bright light and a magnifying glass and make sure none of the pins are bridged. Or use continuity mode on your multimeter to check adjacent pins</li>
<li>Insert the PCB + new TFT back into the plastic case, slide PCB sideways and attach Torx screws.</li>
<li>I accidentally detached one of the speaker wires earlier, so with the new TFT flipped out of the way, resoldered the speaker wire.</li>
<li>In doing so, I detached the other speaker wire! So I swapped both for new thinker wire, salvaged from a Dupont ribbon cable. The wire can't be too think as it needs to sit between the TFT and PCB.</li>
<li>Reseat the speaker</li>
<li>Sit the TFT in place and remove the protective cover (green tab) being careful not to touch it with your oily fingers</li>
<li>Remove the sticker from the back of the bezel and insert the 3 plastic buttons</li>
<li>Attach the bezel onto the plastic case and press firmly</li>
<li>Plug in USB and boot</li>
<li>Press 3 push buttons to cycle through RGB colours</li>
<li>It works!</li>
</ul>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1351</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/1351</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mcauser]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 03:35:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Replace cracked screen? on Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:58:45 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">If you're thinking combined shipping, I'm located in Sydney (CBD) in Australia.</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1265</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/1265</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mcauser]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:58:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Replace cracked screen? on Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:35:49 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">I broke my screen to. We can cooperate - it will be even cheaper</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1262</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/1262</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[PapaOG]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:35:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Replace cracked screen? on Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:31:07 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">M5Stack Store replied on AliExpress.</p>
<p dir="auto">The screen is a custom design and to buy a replacement I need to order 13x the $1 USD custom made order:<br />
<a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/M5Stack-Special-Link-for-Custom-Made-Order/3226069_32844904816.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/M5Stack-Special-Link-for-Custom-Made-Order/3226069_32844904816.html</a></p>
<p dir="auto">Which works out roughly $17 AUD and is about 30% of the price of a new unit.<br />
Might just use this one for spare parts and order a new one.</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1261</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/1261</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mcauser]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:31:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Replace cracked screen? on Wed, 11 Jul 2018 04:25:59 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Product page says its a 2.0" TFT-LCD 320x240.</p>
<p dir="auto">Back of the screen says "FW-TFT020 YSH 2017-09-25"</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1253</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/1253</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mcauser]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 04:25:59 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>