Hi, I have a problem with my Toshiba TPD-SP1 projector. It has white pixels all over the left side of the screen. Its not dirt. Its getting worse the longer i leave it. Is there any way i can change a part or frix it myself?

Your DLP chip is damage or getting to been damage.
** To make it sure you can do it your self by getting some basic tools such as proper screw drive, and open your projector for parts.
And you can physically observe the Chip.
Please check by side angle on the chip surface. **

1,white spots appeared on screen,means the DMD is broken,you need a new DMD. USD150-200
any questions, feel free to ask me
have a nice day!
Jerry Lampdeng Limited

The link to the article explains the the cause of the white syndrome none of the previous internet experts have a correct solution. I have the same problem the link to the article attached is for a Mitsubishi projector but all the chips are the same. http://www.fixyourdlp.com/2012/04/26/solve-the-mitsubishi-white-dot-problem-for-under-200/

Hello!
Bad news: the problem is the light engine! most expensive part of the projector. Due to high temperature inside and extended usage with poor ventilation, plastic filters inside the light engine start melting and picture gets "spotty". Next, the color matrix quits and one of primary colors is missing. In any case, light engine is "goner". It's very big job to replace it. I would surrender to repair facility in your place. Or, if you can get replacement projector for a good price, just do that. Your projectors repair bill might be $500+,or more. due to high cost of light engine.
Good luck,
thanks,
Alex.

I would think that the only way to fix the problem is to change the dmd chip, which would be quite expensive.

check if the white spots are well defined square pixels on the screen. If they are then you may have pixel failure.

After turning on the projector, press "+" and "-" buttons on the control panel simultaneously and release the buttons when screen goes blank.

Press "+" and "-" buttons again to exit the diagnostic mode.

While in Self-diagnostic mode, the screen will run a seven-color-cycle test as following: "Red--> Green--> Blue--> White--> Watchet Blue--> Dark Green--> Yellow." Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct.

If you believe it's dirt then disconnect from the power and undo the screws underneath the unit. lift the cover over the front of the machine and carefully remove the pcb to get at the optics. don't touch and glass bits with your bare fingers. clean the optics bits as necessary with a camera dust blower bellows. best of luck.

White pixels are STUCK pixels, not dead. Read the warranty beacuse at a certain number of stuck/dead pixels, the tv is repaired for free by the seller if is in warranty period.

The link to the article explains the the cause of the white syndrome none of the previous internet experts have a correct solution. I have the same problem the link to the article attached is for a Mitsubishi projector but all the chips are the same. http://www.fixyourdlp.com/2012/04/26/solve-the-mitsubishi-white-dot-problem-for-under-200/

go into menu and make sure input is computer and not rgb component. or just reset to factory defaults.

Well Jim, this could be a couple of things, a simple driver glitch, or a dead pixel area. Let's hope for the driver glitch. Start by uninstalling the video drivers from the device manager, then reboot. The machine will find the screen and reinstall the video drivers. Then readjust the screen resolution in the display properties. If the problem persists, then I'm afraid you have a dead pixel area. This will be caused due to a bad screen inverter or bad screen, then the inverter or screen will have to be replaced. It's very rare, but occasionally a loose or bad connector can cause this. You might also check the screen connections for a loose connection or a little dirt/corrrosion build up.