How to fix a color wheel on an Optoma EP749 projector

I have an EP749 projector that the color wheel has definitely died within. I need to replace it. I am struggling with how to open the unit to service it, as I cannot find any service manual online, with Optoma, or even a Youtube video. Anyone have this model or know how to get the covers off?

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Anonymous

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Posted on May 07, 2008

SOURCE: Optoma DV10 MovieTime Color Wheel replacement

Hi guys

Your best bet on getting your hands on a Service Manual would be to contact Optoma themself.

As for changing the colour wheel , it is pretty straight forward if you were able to open up the unit and get to it.

The colourwheel is mounted with three tiny scrws to a bracket in which it sits. And the bracket in it's turn is fastenend to the body of the Projector with two tiny screws.

First unscrew the bracket from the casing of the Projector and then take off the three screws that holds the Colour wheel to the bracket. Replace and do the whole proses again - but obviously just the other way round.

This is really easy to do yourself.

Give me a shout if you need any further assistance.

Thanks for using Fixya and good luck.

Anonymous

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Posted on May 08, 2008

SOURCE: Service Manual

I could obtain this Manual from Optoma for you as I am in a position to obtain these sort of things.

Kindly refrain from locking a rating if the problem isn't solved first time round.

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