Nothing to be embarrassed about. Not having the proper tools, training or
manuals etc. makes it very hard t repair these radios. I used to work at a
car audio place, and we also did all kinds of repairs, 2-way commercial
radios, CB's, car audio. The GM radios we worked on, any other kind of
factory radio we sent out to a specialty shop. There is just too much that
can get broken or otherwise screwed up just getting to the problem, as you
have found.

Find a reputable shop and get it repaired. Do some looking in the yellow
pages and online. What part of the US are you in, anyway?

"Ken Weitzel" wrote in message
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Hi...

Got my fingers crossed that one or more of you might have a
bit of experience on car stereo's and be willing to advise

Got a new car (not new, new to me) with a great factory am/fm/cd
in it. Works perfectly, except no display.

Googled the prob, found a common fault described, but not applicable
to this particular model. (Chrysler infinity, made by Alpine)

What I did find removing the top cover is one of the plugs
is marked on the inside as "lamp". Wiggling this a bit, I can
make the display come on

Downside, hard to describe, is that plug connects to a bit of a
vertical pcb, which in turn goes into the top motherboard.
Wiggling this will easily turn off/on the display.

Now finally to the embarassing problem. I can fix it easily by
reflowing where that vertical board attaches to the motherboard,
but how in the world do I get at the bottom of it?

That durned "motherboard" is attached in so many ways and in so
many places that I can't imagine getting it out. Even has twist
tabs through it that are heavily soldered

Could perhaps try to flow a bit of solder through the board, but
not enough room to get even the tiniest pencil in there.

Appreciate any suggestions or advice, and thanks in advance.

Take care.

Ken