[Solved] Bosch SMV68TX04E Dishwasher: Blurred Floor Display Issue - Possible Solutions & Alternatives

I noticed that the floor display in the Bosch SMV68TX04E dishwasher is no longer visible, which is shown in the photo on the right ... Have any of you had such a problem? It looks as if the projector is shining too much and the image on the floor would be overexposed. Between changes to the displayed information, the displayed information dims and the image becomes clear. Maybe some filter or lens fell off somewhere?
I know you could try replacing the entire Bosch 10008674 display module, but maybe there is a cheaper and simpler way?

I would start by washing the mirror and lens. Just some kind of cloth :)

I was wrong several times, it didn't help and according to something is clearly overexposed to me because the rectangle in which the information is displayed is clearly visible. For comparison, it should look like this:

Did you undress it? If not, wash the lens on the other side as well.

I know what it looks like. I had such a dishwasher over 8 years ago .. and I have more than one.

Hello, I have the same problem or maybe you managed to find the cause?

Not yet, but I'm waiting for a moment to dismantle the dishwasher.

Unfortunately, I have to worry you about the module that needs to be replaced, at least that was my case. As I wrote earlier, I had the same problem, identically screened display. After dismantling, an attempt to clean it, but without any effect, after installing the module, the problem disappeared immediately.

I forgot to add that there may be an even worse possibility of a broken main module, which would increase the cost of about PLN 1000, luckily for me it ended up only for PLN 200 ..

I have the same thing after 2 years, it started to do so after a year, the question is, will it always have to be changed every 1.5 years?
If they improved the projectors, you can change it, otherwise it doesn't make sense.
@ Monikaaa335 Was the dishwasher removed from the built-in to replace the module, is it possible to get from the bottom after removing the plinth?

As @pszemas wrote when it dims, it is visible, it would be good to try to reduce the voltage on the light source, probably on the lead.

The same for me, the Bosch SMV68MX03E / 29 dishwasher (38 months from the purchase)

So I understand the floor display to be replaced (Bosch 10008674)? Is the replacement complicated? Is there maybe someone who could describe the steps?
Thank you in advance and best regards,
Krzysiek

Replacing the dishwasher without taking the dishwasher out of the building, only the furniture board from the dishwasher door was removed to get to the module. The service technician said that such defects do not often occur, so maybe there is hope that the replaced display will flicker for a long time ;)

I saw how the service technician was replacing it, it did not look complicated, I had the furniture board removed, then the plinth and the board with the module removed, replaced with a new one, but unfortunately I will not help in more detail.

I took the module apart. The mirror is slightly dusty and that's it ...
I need to take a calm look ....

Hello,
I have the same problem - the dishwasher is 2.5 years old, I called the Bosch service. A visit of a service technician PLN 163 backlight module PLN 240.
Was there a problem getting into the module.
You can get it online for PLN 210.
Regards.

tombalt wrote:

I took the module apart. The mirror is slightly dusty and that's it ...
I need to take a calm look ....

Have you managed to clear or draw any conclusions?

Cleaning will not do anything, the liquid crystal diaphragm is damaged.

I confirm, I also undressed it and it cannot be fixed / improved. Only and only replacement with a new one ... New from the store, not used, because we are not sure in what condition we will buy.

Man, my dishwasher is 11 years old from the production date and it is elegant. Maybe some faulty ones were found. I have sold a lot of dishwashers with a hologram, but I have never had such damage.

Up to 11 years? It is probably not possible, then there were no such options and give the model of this dishwasher.

dr_FranekStein wrote:

Up to 11 years? It is probably not possible, then there were no such options and give the model of this dishwasher.

I think in your store ?
FD89 .. - which gives us 2009
From what I remember I got two almost identical only the other one had zeolith, which I didn't want. So out of the two, it was left and happily used to this day ? The pump is strengthened, the bottom door seal has been replaced once and I probably did not fumble anything else.

From what I checked, this model does not have a floor display, i.e. Timelight function. Give a photo of how you write a working display.

Sorry. This dishwasher was new with a bent door. The door is from a different model. Later I will post a photo because I am not doing washing up and I'm not at home anymore ? which does not change the fact that it is from this year. I have a pump on the thickest axis + impeller not made of plastic, and such delicacies were only in the first models of dishwashers on the pump-heater ?

pszemas wrote:

I know you could try replacing the entire Bosch 10008674 display module, but maybe there is a cheaper and simpler way?

For me, such a mike caused the device to be replaced.

I don't have any pro camera but you can see perfectly no blur or something. When it is dark, the effect is even better, but of course with the naked eye.

I have had an identical problem for about 1.5 months: /

As you can see, the quality of these displays is very poor. I had it after 3 years. There is also a movie in the lead role with a collapsed display.
It looks like an adjusted contrast + incorrect fading. Strange glitch. Give your voice if someone mentioned it himself or maybe he fixed it by some miracle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay_pmEuaLNQ
Siemens SX836D01PE / 29 - Timelight replacement
https://forum.teamhack.de/thread/68116-sp%C3%...x836d01pe-29-timelight-repariert-l%C3%B6sung/

I also had this problem (blurry image of the projector on the housing), I replaced the projector (it did not help), only the replacement of the mirror helped. After replacing it, I see that the mirror in the old mirror was really scratched, no wonder that the image was out of focus. The very replacement of the mirror or projector is very easy. You have to remove the exterior front door by unscrewing about six screws from the door from the inside. Then remove the plinth as you have it under the dishwasher, there will be a U-shaped plate bent under the door, at the front of the dishwasher. This tray is held in place with a further two screws on the outer sides of the dishwasher. After unscrewing them, you need to remove the entire sheet, the mirror and the projector are attached to it.

The entire exchange can be completed in 10-15 minutes, a specialist will probably complete it in 5 minutes. You can buy a mirror and a projector at north.pl, but unfortunately I haven't found it cheaper anywhere. Looking at the old mirror now, it seems to me that you could polish it yourself and it would probably work too. Parts at north.pl: Mirror: "Dishwasher floor display housing for Bosch SMV68TX04E / 38", Projector: "Dishwasher floor display housing for Bosch SMV68TX04E / 38". Mirror marking: Art.No.: D645315, name: 00625410

I had the same problem and replaced the display with a new one.

Out of sheer post-mortem curiosity, I took the old module apart, I threw in photos, maybe they will be useful to someone.
Unfortunately, the repair is impossible without a new liquid crystal element.

Under the light, you can see the destruction of the liquid crystal coating:



The display itself is even sensibly connected to the board -> with a latch tape, but I couldn't find the display itself anywhere. It probably costs $ 2, and so almost PLN 350 went for a new module with replacement.

Better photos are on the Dutch forum - I will not post the link because I'm too fresh on the forum.

An element of the display screen itself is easy to replace. The manufacturer should provide all replacement parts.
From April 2021, there is a new EU law to limit electro-waste. Such situations should be reported to UOKiK. The repair cost would probably be much lower if the entire projector had not been replaced.
Below are links showing more photos that the element is very easy to replace without the need to throw the entire module into the garbage.
https://mastergrad.com/forums/t307410-posudom...emens-sn658x01me-indikaciya-vremeni-na-polu/? .referrer=https://www.google.com/
https://forum.teamhack.de/thread/69274-ergänz...ens-sx836d01pe-29-timelight-repariert-lösung/
Let us report such situations to the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection. The manufacturer not only produces a crap, which can be seen from how quickly it broke down for some, but also imposes high costs of replacing this crap. PLN 250 by one's own efforts 100 by a service technician. And a broken piece is a fraction of that money.

SuliX wrote:

From April 2021, there is a new EU law to limit electro-waste. Such situations should be reported to UOKiK

What don't you say. And he heard about the fact that the law is not retroactive?
Second, all components happen to be, or at least were, available through broken supply chains.
Thirdly, there would be no electro-waste if it were not for the untapped consumers throwing away repairable equipment.

SuliX wrote:

Let us report such situations to the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection. The manufacturer not only produces a crap, which can be seen from how quickly it broke down for some, but also imposes high costs of replacing this crap.

This display is needed like a hole in the bridge, but what a gag, right?
People stopped buying functional things, because at least 70-80% of consumers buy gadgets, not equipment.
After your uncle, Wi-Fi, cameras, LCD displays, projectors on the floor?
Does anyone even know about the dangers of this problem?
There are sites where for $ 50 you can access cameras mounted in household appliances and more.
The lion's share of materials is photos and videos +18.
A dishwasher is supposed to wash dishes, a washing machine is to wash clothes and a fridge to store food.
As for the display:
https://www.bosch-home.pl/sklep/10008674
Part is available, so you buy and replace, enjoy the dishwasher.

The display element is part of the old and new type devices and is also used after the entry of the new law. If the displayed data regarding, for example, the lack of salt are needed like a hole in the bridge, I suppose that you recommend the use of a grater for washing because it is equipment without unnecessary gimmicks and exceptionally ecological.
The link provided is for the entire component of the projector, not the screen that is crashing. Likewise, the complete door should not be replaced if the seal is leaking. The Elektroda forum is a place for people looking for a possibility of rational repair at a minimum cost. Your post doesn’t add anything positive, except that you have grown tremendously. Out of frustration, I recommend enrolling in a beginner's boxing course. Forgive yourself entries in the tone of instruction because this is not a place for scolding.