[fmorelli]

Anyone know how to remove the iDrive controller knob? I have a new top piece (different graphics than the 4 arrows. I did some google search and saw some "step by step" pictures, but they seems like "here a miracle occurs" in that they don't actually show you how the top of the knob comes off.

Thanks,

Filippo

[JMack2688]

I just replaced mine. The top (black piece) you can pry out.

[fmorelli]

Sorry I'm being a bit dense. When you say pry out the black part, are you saying pry it out from the silver ring that surrounds it? It seems like there is a black ring around the black plate, between the plate and silver ring. I've attached a photo ...

Thanks,

Filippo

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by fmorelli

Sorry I'm being a bit dense. When you say pry out the black part, are you saying pry it out from the silver ring that surrounds it? It seems like there is a black ring around the black plate, between the plate and silver ring. I've attached a photo ...

Thanks,

Filippo

The black disc with the arrows pops off. Use a 'fine" flat-head screwdriver to pop off the disc.

[fmorelli]

Got it. Do you insert the flat head inside the black edge beading or outside the edge beading (by silver edge)? I just want to make sure I clearly understand and don't screw up :-D

Thanks,

Filippo

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by fmorelli

Got it. Do you insert the flat head inside the black edge beading or outside the edge beading (by silver edge)? I just want to make sure I clearly understand and don't screw up :-D

Thanks,

Filippo

For some reason the picture is gone...

If memory serves, closest to the arrows. You should see a small gap.

[fmorelli]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

For some reason the picture is gone...

If memory serves, closest to the arrows. You should see a small gap.

Unfortunately I've not had much luck thus far. I can't seem to press anything in the seam without causing damage.

Filippo

[JMack2688]

You'll need something thinner. The black part with the arrows separates from the matte chrome ring that surrounds it.