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RNS510 - partly broken - Easy fix?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:02 pm
by nbrandborg
Hello.
The case is that my RNS510 is partly broken, which means that the "Radio button" has popped out in the right hand side(the "unpressable" side closest to the screen), so its not in line with the other buttons. It still works but I think its just a matter off time before it falls off.
Is there an easy fix to repair that one button?
I can btw take a picture if you like.
BR.
NBAU
Re: RNS510 - partly broken - Easy fix?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:22 pm
by GiannisA
I don't know if it is possible to change just one button.
But for sure i can tell you that you can replace all the front frame with the buttons
http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-rns510-fram ... ,id97.html
Re: RNS510 - partly broken - Easy fix?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:27 am
by nbrandborg
Is it easy to change that panel?
And thanks for the link!

Re: RNS510 - partly broken - Easy fix?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:45 pm
by GiannisA
As i can see it is not so hard. Just to have an idea, take a look on this guide
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/ ... 60984.html
It shows the dis-assembly of the whole unit in order to replace the HDD, but in steps 1 to 3 you can see how the front panel is attached. Hope that helps...
Re: RNS510 - partly broken - Easy fix?
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 4:16 pm
by nbrandborg
Thanks Gianni, but I need help again.
I've tried to unclip the front frame, but the whole screen is removed when I try to.
Is the possible to remove the frame without remove the whole screen first?
Re: RNS510 - partly broken - Easy fix?
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:25 pm
by GiannisA
I never did it, but i believe that you have to remove the whole front panel from the unit and then dis-assemble this in order to replace the frame.
Searching to another forum (MK5GolfGTI.co.uk), i found this
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index ... 544.0.html
You may try his instructions :
"Basically there is 2 screws either side of the unit, once these are out the front will come forward to reveal the inside and 2 ribbon cables and another cable for the power.
Take the cables off with care, and the front will come away, place the front on a soft towel and you'll see on the back a metal plate with some cut outs for the indent clips? place a small screw driver to the side of the indents not in them, don't be scared at this point just give it a good prise out. once the rear metal plate is off place to the side and again watch you don't snag the cables??
Right you have got this far you'll see 1 of 2 things dependant on the version if its an A - B version there'll be a gold coloured plate covering the board? if its a C version the cover will not be there...Just prise the cover off been careful not to snag the cables again.
Once the cover is off there is a number of chrome screws on the board take them out and then there is a number of clips around the outside of the board its easy enough to take out but be careful.
Once the board is out there will be 2 small ribbon cables to the left side and depending on version again either a 2 pin white plug on an A - B version or a small 2 pin ribbon cable on an C version to the right side. Take these off and the screen will push out from the front.
Just put it back together the way you took it apart and make sure all the ribbon cables are in firmly."