Korg M1 Replacement LCD Display – High Brightness Black Negative LED Backlight

About the Korg M1 The Korg M1 is one of the most iconic music workstation synthesizers ever made, released in 1988 and used on countless recordings and stages worldwide. A common issue with aging M1 units is a dim or failing original LCD display. This replacement module provides a dramatic upgrade with a high-brightness black negative-display LED backlit LCD — delivering crisp white characters on a deep black background.

⚠️ Important: Compatibility Notice This module is designed exclusively for the Korg M1 synthesizer (keyboard version). It is NOT compatible with the Korg M1R or M1R EX rack-mount units.

Product Description This is a brand-new LCD replacement module pre-adjusted specifically for the Korg M1. As shown in Photos 1 and 2, the black negative-display LED backlight produces vivid white characters against a dark background — excellent readability on stage and in dimly lit studio environments.

Key features:

• High brightness black negative-display LED backlight
• White characters on black background (negative display)
• Contrast adjustment supported
• Single 14-pin connector plug-in installation — no soldering required
• New LCD is approximately 1.5mm thinner than the original — may sit slightly recessed after installation
• Japanese installation manual included (Photo 3 shows illustrated step-by-step guide specific to Korg M1)
• Moderate difficulty level — suitable for DIY enthusiasts with basic experience

⚠️ Important Notice Installation of this module constitutes a modification to your synthesizer. Please proceed at your own risk. If you are not confident in performing the installation, we recommend consulting a qualified technician.

Included Items

• LCD display module (new)
• Japanese installation manual (illustrated step-by-step guide)