Optoma HD20 Color Wheel Replacement

Written By: Trever
  • Comments: 4
Optoma HD20 Color Wheel Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to remove the color wheel from your Optoma HD20.

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    • 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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    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the wiring.

    Removing the white ribbon wire on mine required pushing out toward the ribbon a gray/brown piece that holds the ribbon in place. Once it is moved out, it slides out easily. No lifting needed, just pushing.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 5.5 mm screws around the pin wheel.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove 1 more 5.5 mm screw.

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    • Using a flat head screw driver unscrew the back part to release the color wheel.

    • Do this carefully because these screws do not pull out.

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    • Once unscrewed, remove the color wheel, and replace the part.

Conclusion

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

Author

Trever

Member since: 22/01/15

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3 comments

I've seen 5 guides say that the lens adjustment cover just pulls straight out, but even with significant force, it doesn't budge. Are there two different versions of the HD20 with two different designs for the cover?

srbaucom -

I couldn't get the shroud off until I had the plastic top of the projector mostly off.

dlwalter -

The shroud has clips on it that attach to some bolts coming off the lense so yeah, it will take some force to pop the clips.

dlwalter -