CIC/iDrive screen removal/access

[sl8anic]

Does anyone know of a thread here or elsewhere that talks to removal steps for iDrive screen from dash and subsequently from it's outer plastic hood?

I managed to mangle the anti-glare coating (idiot!!!) and wanted to remove the rest and replace it with a screen protector.

I got the display unit mostly off (popped the center vents out, removed two front screws holding the display in place, then titled it up and out) but I didn't see how to actually remove the outer shell from the display/iDrive unit. So looking for clues, before I snap fasteners by accident.

Car is 2013 E88.

[Jorgensen54]

Simple!
1. Send it to me.
2. I remove the screen.
3. I send the screen back.
4. I keep the housing for my tablet.

Seriously, you need to pull the entire display unit out for disassembly though.

[sl8anic]

Lol, that's exactly what I'm trying to do, funny man! 😀

Originally Posted by Jorgensen54

Simple!
1. Send it to me.
2. I remove the screen.
3. I send the screen back.
4. I keep the housing for my tablet.

Seriously, you need to pull the entire display unit out for disassembly though.

[Jorgensen54]

It was worth a try.

You shall pass --->4th post http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88440

[sl8anic]

Oh wow, thanks man! Sounds like good ol' brute force approach is the key here, lol. Always scared me a lil' with anything german. Oh well, will give it a whirl

Originally Posted by Jorgensen54

It was worth a try.

You shall pass --->4th post http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=88440

[Jorgensen54]

Originally Posted by sl8anic

Oh wow, thanks man! Sounds like good ol' brute force approach is the key here, lol. Always scared me a lil' with anything german. Oh well, will give it a whirl

My pleasure. Good luck!