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Uniden BCT15X Scanner Failed \/ Broken Display, The Display Would Power On With Backlight Only no Text.<\/p>\n

Form searching this seems to be a common failure point and Uniden BCT15 BCT15X<\/a> Series Scanners. I have confirmed Uniden America does not sell replacement displays or front panel assemblies. So Uniden Gets an “F” for Right to Repair. Uniden America<\/a> said only their Repair Shop has access to parts and the repair is $89.99 + Shipping to Them another $20.00.<\/p>\n

The statement that if they cannot fix it the fee is non refundable. “The flat rate service\/repair fee is NON REFUNDABLE. If a product is not repairable, we will notify you that the unit is not repairable & we will typically offer a comparable model as a replacement at a discounted rate.<\/em><\/strong>” So wonder percentage is a no fix just to sell them a new unit. Uniden is in the business of producing and selling new units.<\/p>\n

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This is the perfect reason why we need #righttorepair legislation to pass. This is currently a $220 radio new and average $125.00 Used so to spend $115 + sales tax on a repair is not economical when Generally LCD COG displays are cheep about $5.00-$10.00.<\/p>\n

So lets take it apart and find an alternative!<\/p>\n

Disassemble The Uniden BCT15X<\/a> Display \/ Control Board PH-0314CA and The BCt15 Board is PH-0314AA.
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Desolder the Retaining Plate 4 Points, Desolder the 18 Display Pins Remove Retaining Plate and and LCD from PH-0314CA PCB
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BCT15X Display Disassembled.
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BCT15X Display Part # JIC-MSGP009661-02 \/ 121221N43 this may be a custom COG I am unable to source it on the open market. I will probe around and get some pin outs
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Measurements<\/p>\n

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If anyone knows of a source for a display other than finding a parts unit let me know. I contacted Uniden America on Monday 05\/23\/2022 the display and or complete front pannel is only available to their repair department. I asked about their position on #righttorepair they said they are aware of it but no comment.\u00a0 I did swap out a front panel form a BCT15 and it works when installed in the X. I will Swap out the entire COG in a week or three may just run it remotely also. Knowing this radio Form My BCT15X Teardown<\/a> Post this radio uses a Renesas V850ES Series MCU UPD70F3741-GC (Data Sheet<\/a>) so it may not be to hard to adapt another display.<\/p>\n

Closest thing so far is.
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\nPinout for a St7565 18pin COG LCD Display<\/p>\n

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I believe the MFG of this Cog is www.unicornmfg.com.hk
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I have put the Display Board on the bench. I have Confirmed SPI Communications. Pinout is common also. The first 7 pins CS, RST, CTRL, CLK, SDI, VDD, VSS the rest are Power Management\/Drive for LCD. So I think a 2.2. or a 2.54 OLED May work in place. I am still not sure what controller ic is used in the original cog I hope not something custom. I also Looked for an hour thru the bread board bin drawer and scrap bin and only found i2C & uart displays. So I will hit amazon and some friends up for a couple to play with!<\/p>\n

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Uniden BCT15X Scanner Failed \/ Broken Display
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