[EvenKeel]

I'm looking to upgrade my 8.8" NBT screen with a 10.25" screen. Are there any options that don't have the silver trim?

With the screen being taller than the existing 8.8" and encroaching on my line of sight; I'd prefer to have an all black frame.

Thanks

[ronanz]

It can easily be vinyl wrapped any color you'd like

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[EvenKeel]

Originally Posted by ronanz

It can easily be vinyl wrapped any color you'd like

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Good point. Thx.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by EvenKeel

I'm looking to upgrade my 8.8" NBT screen with a 10.25" screen. Are there any options that don't have the silver trim?

With the screen being taller than the existing 8.8" and encroaching on my line of sight; I'd prefer to have an all black frame.

Thanks

I have several dead 10.25” units that I purchased to experiment on. Did not need them all. If you want to purchase some spares to experiment on to see what works best, message me.

[EvenKeel]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

I have several dead 10.25" units that I purchased to experiment on. Did not need them all. If you want to purchase some spares to experiment on to see what works best, message me.

I appreciate that. Pls PM me a price. Perhaps we can work something out.

[yjypm]

Originally Posted by ronanz

It can easily be vinyl wrapped any color you'd like

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Do I have to remove the trim to apply the vinyl? I'm thinking about blacking out mine. Chrome just doesn't go along with my interior.

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by yjypm

Do I have to remove the trim to apply the vinyl? I'm thinking about blacking out mine. Chrome just doesn't go along with my interior.

I wouldn’t think so...as I haven’t made the attempt. However, I would suggest removing the screen as it’ll obviously be easier to work with and tuck into crevices

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[yjypm]

Originally Posted by ronanz

I wouldn’t think so...as I haven’t made the attempt. However, I would suggest removing the screen as it’ll obviously be easier to work with and tuck into crevices

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Not sure how I can remove the trim since I'm afraid that i will break a tab or two or not able to re-assemble.

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by yjypm

Not sure how I can remove the trim since I'm afraid that i will break a tab or two or not able to re-assemble.

No, not the trim specifically, the whole unit from the dash. The whole assembly is VERY easy to remove

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[yjypm]

Originally Posted by ronanz

No, not the trim specifically, the whole unit from the dash. The whole assembly is VERY easy to remove

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Of course. I'll buy some chrome black vinyl and try.

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by yjypm

Of course. I'll buy some chrome black vinyl and try.

I’d also suggest blue taping the screen to prevent accidental scratching .

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[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by yjypm

Of course. I'll buy some chrome black vinyl and try.

You can buy some dead screens from me as OP did the experiment with.

Originally Posted by ronanz

No, not the trim specifically, the whole unit from the dash. The whole assembly is VERY easy to remove

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Screen and trim housing can also be taken apart relatively easily. As with most BMW parts, just need to give it a push with trim tools.

[yjypm]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

You can buy some dead screens from me as OP did the experiment with.

Screen and trim housing can also be taken apart relatively easily. As with most BMW parts, just need to give it a push with trim tools.

Mine is a MY17+ X5 touchscreen, the design is a bit different from the previous version which most people have.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by yjypm

Mine is a MY17+ X5 touchscreen, the design is a bit different from the previous version which most people have.

Your photo clearly shows it’s not from a X5 G05 and Realoem shows the X5 F85 has the same size screen (if it wasn’t, it would fit properly on the X5 Dash).

But whatever.

[yjypm]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Your photo clearly shows it’s not from a X5 G05 and Realoem shows the X5 F85 has the same size screen (if it wasn’t, it would fit properly on the X5 Dash).

But whatever.

Yes the screen size is the same and it looks the same from the front.

I do appreciate your help. I actually wished I had a broken screen to practice when I trim the back of the screen.

From the back you can see it's a lot different if you are taking the screen apart to remove the silver trim.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by yjypm

Yes the screen size is the same and it looks the same from the front.

I do appreciate your help. I actually wished I had a broken screen to practice when I trim the back of the screen.

From the back you can see it's a lot different if you are taking the screen apart to remove the silver trim.

What is the part number on your screen?

Cannot make it out in pic.

[yjypm]

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

What is the part number on your screen?

65506816387