The fastest way to order the wrong BYD replacement screen is to send a supplier one photo of the screen from the front and say, “I need this one.” The glass may look identical while the rear connectors, mounting frame, infotainment controller, software configuration or market specification are different. To find the correct BYD replacement screen, start with the vehicle identity, then confirm the current assembly and its part number before discussing a like-for-like replacement or an upgrade.
This guide gives you a practical seven-step evidence pack. It works whether you are an owner replacing a damaged display, a workshop sourcing an OEM-style part, or a reseller checking a customer application.
A clear photo set and private VIN check prevent far more mistakes than screen size alone.
Privacy first: Never post a full VIN, serial number, registration document or vehicle-address information in a public comment, social post or marketplace listing. Send these only through a trusted supplier, authorised service channel or installer.
For the broader replacement and upgrade decision path, see the guía de reemplazo y actualización de pantalla de infoentretenimiento BYD.
The seven details that prevent most wrong orders
Before a supplier selects a part, prepare these seven items:
- Exact model name and market name
- Model year and delivery market
- Current screen size and screen behaviour
- Rear OEM label and part number
- Connector and mounting details
- Infotainment-controller information
- VIN, shared privately
The point is not to create paperwork. It is to identify the existing system accurately enough that a supplier can confirm the replacement assembly and tell you which functions should remain operational.
Step 1 — Identify Your BYD Model
Start with the name on the vehicle registration, official app or local owner’s material. Then add the country where the car was originally delivered. This matters because BYD uses different model names in different regions, and parallel-imported cars can carry a name that is unfamiliar to a local workshop.
Common market-name pairs to use as a search aid
| Name you may see | Related name used in another market | How to use this information |
|---|---|---|
| ATTO 3 | Yuan Plus | An official BYD launch notice identifies the Yuan Plus as ATTO 3 in Australia. Still confirm year, market and trim. |
| Sealion 5 DM-i | Song Pro | Common export/China-market naming pair; use it to broaden a parts search, then verify the exact assembly. |
| Seal U / Seal U DM-i | Song Plus | A common Europe/China-market name relationship; powertrain and market specification still matter. |
| Dolphin Surf | Seagull / Atto 1 | BYD market materials identify the Seagull/Dolphin Surf/Atto 1 relationship in different regions. Do not assume identical equipment. |
These are identification aids, not interchangeability claims. For example, a name pair may describe broadly related vehicles while the display, language pack, hardware revision, powertrain or trim differs. Record the full name exactly as it appears on your documents and take a photo of the front of the car only as supporting context.
Step 2 — Check the Model Year and Delivery Market
“2024 Atto 3” is not enough information by itself. Confirm:
- Model year (not only first registration year)
- Country or region where the car was originally sold
- Left- or right-hand drive
- Trim level and any option package
- Whether the car is a local-market vehicle or a parallel import
- Any previous screen, head-unit, camera or audio modification
Model-year changes can affect the display size, mounting arrangement, rotation mechanism, infotainment hardware and available features. The delivery market can also change language, radio, phone-projection, connected-service and software configuration. A supplier needs this context before treating a part number from another country as equivalent.
Step 3 — Identify the Current Screen Size and Behaviour
If the size is known but its practical differences are not, compare BYD 10.1-, 12.8- and 15.6-inch screens before describing the request as an upgrade.
Measure the visible display diagonal if you do not know the factory size. Do not use the outer bezel or a product listing’s claimed measurement as proof. Note whether the screen rotates and whether it is currently portrait, landscape or fixed.
Also document what the current system does:
- Does the screen power on and respond to touch?
- Does it rotate electrically or remain fixed?
- Are climate controls shown on the screen?
- Does the car have a reversing camera or 360° view?
- Are Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DiLink, Bluetooth and factory navigation present?
- What exactly failed: cracked glass, no image, touch fault, boot loop, black screen or missing vehicle functions?
This is not only diagnostic information. It helps distinguish a display-only failure from a controller, power, harness or software problem. A new screen will not necessarily fix a fault that comes from elsewhere in the infotainment system.
A rear hardware close-up is more useful than a front-glass photo when identifying an assembly. Compare the label, mounting arrangement and connector details with the exact vehicle; this image is not a universal pinout or fitment confirmation.
Step 4 — Find the OEM Label: Do Not Photograph Only the Front
The most useful proof usually lives on the back or side of the existing assembly. A front photo can show screen size and dashboard style, but it rarely identifies the correct electronic assembly.
If the label can be photographed without unsafe disassembly, capture a sharp image of:
- The OEM part number
- The display assembly label
- The serial number (you may obscure part of it when sharing outside the supplier conversation)
- Every rear connector and the connector keying
- The mounting points, bracket and rotation-motor connection where fitted
- The full existing screen assembly, including the rear housing
Illustrative workshop image: use the label and connector side to confirm an application. Do not use a generic photo as a pinout, part-number or replacement guarantee.
If reaching the label requires removing trim, airbag-adjacent components or wiring, use a qualified installer. Do not pry the display out or force connectors just to get a photo. A professional can record the relevant evidence while protecting the dashboard and wiring.
Step 5 — Check the Infotainment Controller
When the symptom is still unclear, use the BYD display-versus-head-unit diagnosis before ordering either component.
Ask a basic but important question: is the part you are buying a display assembly only, or does it include—or require—a separate infotainment controller?
On some vehicles, display and controller functions are packaged differently from on others. A similar-looking screen may therefore need a different controller, harness, bracket, rotation mechanism or configuration. This is why a bigger screen or a matching-looking connector is not enough to confirm an upgrade.
Ask the supplier to answer these points in writing:
- Does this part retain my current controller, or replace it?
- Is a separate controller, harness, bracket or rotation motor required?
- Does the offered part number supersede the existing part number for my application?
- Is coding, pairing or software configuration required after installation?
- Which factory functions are confirmed to remain operational?
For a complete explanation of controller, connector and mounting checks, see how to verify a BYD 15.6-inch screen upgrade.
Step 6 — Provide the VIN Privately
The VIN is the strongest way to link a parts request to the vehicle build. It helps a qualified supplier or service channel check the vehicle’s original configuration rather than guessing from screen size, colour or a marketplace title.
Common VIN locations include the lower corner of the windscreen and vehicle documentation, but the exact location varies by model and market. Use the owner’s manual or authorised service information for your vehicle if you cannot find it. BYD owner materials also show that VIN locations can differ between models.
Share the full VIN only in a private, trusted channel. Public photos should obscure all identifying characters.
When you send the VIN, include the rest of the evidence pack. A VIN without the current display part number can still be useful, but the current label, connectors and feature list make the compatibility answer much more precise.
Step 7 — Decide: Like-for-Like Replacement or Upgrade?
Once the existing system is identified, choose the correct path.
Reemplazo equivalente
This is usually the lowest-risk option. The aim is to replace the failed assembly with the confirmed original part number or documented equivalent. It is the sensible route when you want to preserve factory fit, cameras, vehicle settings, audio, phone integration and existing software behaviour.
Before buying that assembly, use the guía de reemplazo de pantalla BYD to confirm that the display—not the controller, power supply or wiring—is the part that needs replacing.
Screen-size or feature upgrade
An upgrade can be appropriate only when the supplier has confirmed the whole application: model/year/market, existing and proposed part numbers, controller compatibility, connectors, bracket, rotation hardware, trim fit and retained functions. Do not move from a 10.1-inch unit to a 12.8- or 15.6-inch unit based on screen size alone.
If the decision becomes OEM versus a different Android system, compare the factory-integration and aftermarket trade-offs before selecting the part.
Copy-and-Paste Replacement Screen Request
Use this template when contacting a supplier or installer:
I need a replacement or upgrade for the central screen in my BYD. Vehicle: [full model name], [model year], [trim], originally delivered in [country], [LHD/RHD]. Current display size: [size]; current functions: [rotation / 360 camera / CarPlay / Android Auto / DiLink / other]. The existing display part number is [number]. I can provide rear-label and connector photos. My VIN will be sent privately. Please confirm the offered part number, every included component, installation/configuration requirement, and the factory functions retained after installation.
What a Good Compatibility Reply Looks Like
A useful reply should state the offered part number, vehicle application, supplied items and any known installation requirement. It should distinguish confirmed information from items that still need inspection. Be cautious if a seller says only “fits BYD,” refuses to request your vehicle details, or cannot say whether 360° camera, climate controls, rotation, CarPlay/Android Auto and factory audio will remain available.
YIROX can assess an original-style replacement request once you provide the evidence above. The vehicle application is checked first; the confirmed parts and commercial terms can then be agreed for that application.
When the evidence pack confirms a 12.8-inch assembly, review the pantalla de reemplazo OEM genuina de BYD de 12.8 pulgadas. For a confirmed larger-display application, review the pantalla de infoentretenimiento OEM genuina de BYD de 15.6 pulgadas. If the evidence does not yet resolve the application, send it to YIROX for a fitment review.
Preguntas Frecuentes
Is my VIN enough to order a BYD replacement screen?
The VIN is highly valuable, but the current display’s OEM part number, rear-label photo, connectors and feature list make the result more reliable—especially for a modified, imported or previously repaired vehicle.
Where is the OEM part number on a BYD screen?
It is commonly on a label on the rear or side of the display assembly. Access can require removing dashboard trim, so use a qualified installer if safe access is not obvious.
Can I order a screen based only on a front photo?
No. A front photo may help identify the dashboard and approximate size, but it does not confirm the rear connectors, controller configuration, mounting points or part number.
Should I send my full VIN to a seller?
Send it only through a private, trusted channel after confirming who is handling the request. Do not post it publicly. Ask why it is needed and request a written compatibility answer in return.
Are Atto 3 and Yuan Plus screens always the same?
No. The names help identify related market applications, but year, trim, market, controller and part number must still match before a replacement is approved.
Referencias
- Anuncio de lanzamiento del BYD ATTO 3 — identifies Yuan Plus as ATTO 3 in Australia.
- BYD New Zealand ATTO 1 launch announcement — identifies ATTO 1 launches alongside Seagull and Dolphin Surf naming context.
- BYD Spain Dolphin Surf production news — discusses Seagull, Dolphin Mini and Dolphin Surf market names and lists the market-specific 10.1-inch touchscreen.
- Gama de modelos europeos BYD — current market naming, including Seal U and Sealion 5 DM-i.
- BYD e2 owner manual — example of model-specific VIN location documentation.
Sources accessed August 2026. Vehicle names, hardware and feature sets can vary by market and model year. Confirm the exact VIN and part number before ordering.
