Volvo Penta digital gauge cluster.

Dirtythirty

I’ve noticed in the past few days, that the port side LCD digital gauge cluster, has begun to appear blurry and has a dark spot in the middle of the display . It makes it very difficult to read in any light condition. I spoke with Outstanding Marine in Maryland, and I was advised that this could be caused by heat or direct sunlight.  The latter of which, I never allow to occur. 
Since these items cannot be repaired (as I’m being told) I figured I would just replace them.  (If I replaced the port, I might as well replace the starboard at the same time). 
I was advised that these digital gauges cost $1950.00 each!!  
Just wondering if anyone has had any similar problem or could offer a suggestion for repair or replacement at a lesser amount.

Below are the gauges. 

2007 Volvo Penta IPS 500 D6

reneechris14

It seems odd that the screen can't be replaced.

Handymans342

B.O.A.T

Dirtythirty

Handymans342 :  ya know...I might be ok with that...it's the (B.O.A.4T.) that upsets me 

Stodge

I'm going to hug my vessel view next time I'm on the boat.

Handymans342

Dirtythirty said:

Handymans342 :  ya know...I might be ok with that...it's the (B.O.A.4T.) that upsets me 

And diesel prices although they are still cheaper than gas at the docks

Liberty44140

For anyone that comes across this, these Volvo EVC digital displays can be repaired. Refurbishing a sun burnt/blacked out display is around $500 and replacing the backlight is $250. I just had a back light repaired. contact heinz@frenchcreekmarina.com

I've heard that guagesaver.com can refurbish a burnt/black/blank LCD on just about any screen: Volvo, Yamaha, Mercury, Raymarine chartplotter, etc.... for $75 - $150 but I have not used them. They can not do Volvo backlights but can do the screen.