Spilled coffee on console

BRENDA LEE HAIG

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2000 MERCEDES BENZ 230TE
335,000 MILES

I've taken apart the console to clean the circuit board. There are 14 5 angled screws that I think need to be removed to get to the circuit board to clean it with rubbing alcohol. Is this accurate. I broke one of the clips trying to access the screws. Oops.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Are you trying to remove the console to access the center console switch group? If so, take a look at the attached two pics and let me know if they help.

Please note that I don't list a 230 TE. The C 230 K. That is what these directions are for. If that isn't correct, let me know.

I hope this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, October 18th, 2021 AT 8:32 PM

BRENDA LEE HAIG

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Hi Joe,

Thank you for your prompt reply. It's a C230 Kompressor, 2000. The instructions are about the same. I've got the circuit board and switches out.
Question 1 - To access the circuit board to clean with coffee off with rubbing alcohol, do I remove the 14 screws in the picture I sent? That's the only way I see to access the circuit board. My piece is different than what I've seen on two other videos I've watched. Their circuit boards seemed more exposed and could be reached by removing only 4 screws/not 14.

Question 2 - To access the 14 screws I removed that piece in the third picture and broke the two clips that hold it in place when you put it back in the console. I'm not sure how important that piece/bracket is?

Brenda

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Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 AT 9:24 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi Brenda,

Did you attach pictures? If so, they didn't upload. As far as cleaning a circuit board, be careful. They can damage easily.

Let me know about the pics.

Joe

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Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 AT 7:17 PM

BRENDA LEE HAIG