[UPDATE] Got an extra 7 segment dual LED display? SUCCESS!!!

[thesteve]

all the current ones are pinned different

[FiftyQuid]

That won't be an issue if I can find an original part.  It shouldn't be much of an issue if I have to use an after-market part either.  It'll just be an incredible pain in the ass to barnacle it to the PCB.

[thesteve]

wouldnt be too bad
you could use a SMD one for space reasons

[FiftyQuid]

I'm not too worried about the width and length.  It's the height.  

BTW, I emailed retrogamecave and while they were very nice they did not have any spare parts.

[FiftyQuid]

*double post*

ROHM Semiconductor actually responded to my query.  Unfortunately, it's not good news.  

Good afternoon Tim,

Unfortunately, we do not have any LB-202 LED displays in stock.

While not the exact same package dimensions (0.3 mm smaller width) or color variety, you may be interested in the following following:
http://www.rohm.com/products/opto_device/led_display/numeric/lb-302mf/
http://www.rohm.com/products/opto_device/led_display/numeric/lb-302vf/

Note, there is also a disparity in pin-out.

Product samples can be obtained from one of our distribution partners found at the following link:
http://service.stkcheck.com/?mfg=73164481-1808-449e-8974-2d558ac54708

It looks like the lb-302vf (red) is my best bet here.  Now I need to get a sample and figure out how to rewire it.

[thesteve]

those are what i linkd you before

[FiftyQuid]

those are what i linkd you before

Yes, I know that.  You get full credit.   It was just in their email and I'm quoting it.

[thesteve]

lol i know
the red i listed is from another mfg, but the other colors are 302 series from them
all wired the same

[FiftyQuid]

Requested a sample LB-302VF from http://www.sigmacomponent.com (Mississauga, Ontario).

[FiftyQuid]

So after many, many months of waiting I finally received a replacement 7 segment dual LED display.  Tonight I put the kids in bed and plugged in the soldering iron.  Well after soldering the replacement LED to the PCB and reassembling the TG-CD...

SUCCESS!!!  

Here's what it looks like BEFORE;



And here is the AFTER;



I would like to say THANK YOU to Lost Monkey for sending me the LED display out of a busted CD unit he purchased.  Not only did he send it to me, but he sent it on his dime at zero cost to me!  THANK YOU Lost Monkey!

I can now enjoy my TG-CD in peace.  

[Lost Monkey]

Nice work!  Now that's a special looking LED right there!

It's a great feeling when you fix something yourself.  Thanks for sharing!

[Drakon]

What's wrong with lost monkey's cd drive?

[Lost Monkey]

I bought a junk unit from a japanese seller for parts.  It looked like it had been taken apart years ago and forgotten about.  I needed the piece that slides along the worm gear.