98 Explorer XLT radio display not working

I am kind of tired of seeing links to

Are these post from people who have tried it or just them advertising themselves?? I wonder.

I fixed mine by phoning

They send three boards for $82 and change plus shipping. The boards seem to be redesigned to work longer. You only need to replace the display driver board. I also left off the top radio cover for better air circulation.

I went to

and paid the $82 plus shipping now I have new three boards and a radio that STILL won't work. My warning...check out warranties when ordering!

I am kind of tired of seeing links to

Are these post from people who have tried it or just them advertising themselves?? I wonder.

I fixed mine by phoning

They send three boards for $82 and change plus shipping. The boards seem to be redesigned to work longer. You only need to replace the display driver board. I also left off the top radio cover for better air circulation.

I'm sorry but the best use of the Internet is when people offer FREE advice. I know this group sells radio's that are repaired, but I was able to fix mine for free by following some advice of people on the internet. If you aren't the type to do-it-yourself then sure it is nice to trade one in for a fixed one. Usually those people aren't looking on the Internet for help. They are at the dealer buying a new one. However, everyone seems to be buying one guys stuff when information should be flowing for free. Am I wrong??

I just fixed a Ford radio using these instructions. Since I was unable to locate any pictures I took some myself and posted them...

Menasco billy.menasco -at- gmail -dot- com

I took pictures when I fixed one today and posted them here...

Hmmm, wonder who this is *really* from.

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From: Frank [mailto: snipped-for-privacy@bernstein-siler-law.com] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 2:00 PM To: snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com Subject: Radio Repair Instructions

Hello Billy Manasco, I just had a client contact me in regards to some information that you have posted on the internet supplying information to fix your own radio. It appears that he saw your instructions today on fixing a problem on a radio and proceeded to follow them. Upon reinstalling his radio, it did not fix his problem. He stepped away to get a bite for lunch to come back to find that his Ford Explorer had caught on fire and was burning through his garage in his apartment complex. Could you tell me when you first posted your information to do this radio repair? Regards, Frank Bernstein snipped-for-privacy@bernstein-siler-law.com