Thread: 2007 Gmc Yukon XL- 10.4" HD In dash -Center console Blu/Ray Hd-Dvd - AMD X264 5000+

Now for the Dash.

Here's what it looked like before:


I had a Clarion VRX765VD in the dash with a XM adapter and a Video Ipod adapter.

I decided that wasn't enough and put in a 10.4" Shark :


I had to move the air condition controls down. I also removed the 2 cigarette lighters and anti-skid control underneath it.
I had to trim the dash bezel and modify behind it just a little bit.
I also had to remove the 10.4" screen from the case and trim the front monitor bezel for it to fit.
I then had to extend the OS board wires 3 ft for it to fit in the center console.





Next up was to move the DVD player into the center console.
I had to extend the power and Sata wires about 3ft.
Then I took a Dvd rack from a PC and adapted it to fit in the console.
Then I trimmed the center cup holder area to flush mount the Dvd Player.



Here's a pic of it coming out right up to the cupholders:



As you can see from the pics I also added a touchpad. The 10.4" touchscreen had way to much glare so it had to go.
I replaced it with a touchpad from here :
http://www.ergonomictouchpad.com/ergonomic_touchpad.php

This touchpad is awesome. It acts just like a mouse and has easy page scrolling and everything

I also added a wireless keyboard and remote. It's made by Gyration. Got it from CircuitCity for $24. The keyboard is small - 6"x12.5" and less than 1/2"-3/4" thick.
Also the remote controls volume, dvd playback, and it has built in mouse control with the gyration feature built in.

As mentioned I put the Dvd player in the center console. I also have the Creative Live! External in there:



I put the PC under the passenger front seat. It fits perfect with plenty of room for peoples feet in the back seat :



Here is a pic of the back seat area when the front seat is where it stays and the PC is where it stays.



I also have 2 - 9" Headrest monitors that can play what is playing in the front or anything else the backseat passengers want :



Right now they are running off composite but I have 2 - Vga controllers ordered for higher resolution. the 9" can display 800x480.

And here is a pic of RoadRunner running :

I have almost done everything I want to do but it's a hobby so I have plans

I have a 500nit 180 degree 1024x768 high res screen on it's way.

I also have a SpaceNavigator on it's way.

I am also changing out the DVD player for a HD-Dvd/Blu-Ray player, the LG GGC-H201

It's been fun but there has been some problems.
I didn't have regulated 12v power on the screen and blew one up and had to order another.
I have spent about 40 hours on this. It was quite tedious some of the wire extending and soldering.

And making everything work together has been a chore.

And I have over $1200 invested right now...... YIKES !!!

But it has been fun and I have quite a feeling of accomplishment.

Thanks for looking

2001 tacoma quad cab big screen 10.4

I kinda see a trend starting. shark 10.4, remove the touchscreen and use an ergonomictouchpad.

Hint on power for the screen. There are a few models of hp omnibook (600) that use 12 volt, not 19. You can get for cheap on ebay a car adapter that takes 9-24 volts in, and spits out 12volt. (and it's a real switching supply, not a cheap-o) I use one to power my T5720 and screen -- works great.

Good looking install.

Originally Posted by jbell

2001 tacoma quad cab big screen 10.4

I kinda see a trend starting. shark 10.4, remove the touchscreen and use an ergonomictouchpad.

Hint on power for the screen. There are a few models of hp omnibook (600) that use 12 volt, not 19. You can get for cheap on ebay a car adapter that takes 9-24 volts in, and spits out 12volt. (and it's a real switching supply, not a cheap-o)

Good looking install.

Yea I like the touchpad better. The touchscreen was a little far away and the touchpad works great.

I wound up using the M4-Atx for 12v regulated power. I just didn't think about it at first. I mean it had a car cigarette lighter adapter so I assumed it would work with a cars power .

And thanks for the compliment

How Did It Blow Up? I Am Running My Screen Of The Cars 12v For 1 Week Now No Problems Yet. It Is A Lilli 629 With Internal Regulator

Originally Posted by drayday55

How Did It Blow Up? I Am Running My Screen Of The Cars 12v For 1 Week Now No Problems Yet. It Is A Lilli 629 With Internal Regulator

It just refused to display an image one day when I started the car. Light was on but all I could see was a black screen with a few dark lines in it.

Forced the inverter to turn on and then there were lines all across the screen. So it somehow burned up the main chip I think.

seems as the controller burned. i think you can buy those somewhere.
why would they make provisions for 12v non regulated in if the darn things cannot handle it.

i used a ac to dc converter on my lilli to bench test but i did not use a regulator so it poped a capacitor. i ordered a new cap and it worked fine and has so far i just hope it dosent blow up!! i spent 20 hrs. custom fabbing a display mount for my tundra and it looks killer but if it blows i wont get another 629. id get a xenarc for sure.

Originally Posted by drayday55

seems as the controller burned. i think you can buy those somewhere.
why would they make provisions for 12v non regulated in if the darn things cannot handle it.

i used a ac to dc converter on my lilli to bench test but i did not use a regulator so it poped a capacitor. i ordered a new cap and it worked fine and has so far i just hope it dosent blow up!! i spent 20 hrs. custom fabbing a display mount for my tundra and it looks killer but if it blows i wont get another 629. id get a xenarc for sure.

Yea I already bought a controller off Ebay for it. Costs $51 shipped and it will be here next week. I'll probably just sell it in the classified forum.