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Optoma HD20 Fan Replacement

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  1. Optoma HD20 Fan Replacement, Disassembling Optoma HD20 Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Optoma HD20 Fan Replacement, Disassembling Optoma HD20 Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Twist the focal cap clockwise until it is fully extended.

    • Remove the focal cap by pulling it straight out.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 7.5mm screws on the bottom of the device.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the top cover off of the device.

    • It is easier to pry off the cover from the back side just above the HDMI ports.

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    • When removing the cover, be cautious of the ribbon connecting the top buttons to the main circuit board. The ribbon must be disconnected before proceeding.

    • Remove the ribbon by disconnecting it from the main circuit board.

    • Lift up the clip holding it down and pull the ribbon out.

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    • Peel off the tape that is holding the metal casing down.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the nine 4.5mm screws.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the three 2.5 mm screws. This will allow you to remove the metal casing.

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    • Remove the metal casing by lifting it up off of the circuit board.

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    • Unplug the six wires stemming from the circuit board.

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    • Use a Philips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm screws

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    • Remove the three 4.5 mm screws using the Philips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two 4.5 mm screws located on either side of the VGA/SCART port using a 5 mm nut driver. This will further release the plastic backing from the motherboard.

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    • Slightly rotate the motherboard clockwise. This will prevent ports from getting caught on the plastic backing.

    • Lift the plastic backing to remove it.

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    • Ensure all screws are removed

    • Lift up the motherboard and take out the metal container beneath it.

    • Do this very carefully as there is still one cable attached.

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    • Unplug the white connector underneath the right side of the circuit board.

    • To remove, pinch both sides of the connector and pull it away from the circuit board.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 5 mm screws. This will release the fan.

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    • Pull the fan away from the metal housing unit.

    • Gently lift the fan up and out of the device. The fan is now removed.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Very nice set of instructions! Excellent images and identification of items to remove. Thank you!

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Do you know where to get this fan for replacement? Having trouble finding a parts list.

Sterling Grogg - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Small fan is GB1245PKVX-8, large fan is KDE1285PTV1

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I am trying to determine if the fan works or not. Should the fan come on when there is no bulb in the projector? I removed the bulb when it burned up and I am not sure whether it was due to a failed fan or simply the bulb.

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Amazing! Thank you!!! Took a bit of effort to get the fan but in the end it worked like a charm!! Thank you for saving money!!!!

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