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Rain Bird ESP-4 LCD Display Garbled—Panel Replacement

6-year-old ESP-4 works but LCD shows all characters at once (unreadable). Can display be replaced separately?

Reset Attempt

Remove battery
Disconnect power 1 minute
Power on WITHOUT battery
Check display

If Still Garbled

Faceplate/panel replacement available — cheaper than full cabinet. Order ESP-4 faceplate. DIY install: disconnect ribbon cable, swap panel, reconnect.

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