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Epson PowerLite 83+ Speaker Replacement

Introduction

The sound of your projector may become distorted, muffled, or difficult to hear over time. To fix this will require cleaning or replacing the speaker. Refer to the Troubleshooting page for additional information. If you need to replace the speaker of your Epson PowerLite 83+ projector, follow this guide.

Prior to beginning your repair, turn off the projector and unplug from the power adapter.

What you need

  1. Epson PowerLite 83+ Speaker Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Epson PowerLite 83+ Speaker Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Epson PowerLite 83+ Speaker Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the eight 5mm Phillips #2 screws securing the projector's bottom cover.

    • A long shank Phillips #2 screwdriver is required to reach the screws.

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    • Flip the projector over and lift the top cover from the rear of the projector.

    • Two cables are connected at the front that prevent full removal.

    • Disconnect the slide cover JST connector. Grip the connector and rock it back and forth while apply gentle pressure.

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    • Using a spudger, lift the ribbon cable's locking tab along the length of the cable.

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the connector and place the projector's top cover aside.

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    • Remove the two 6 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • Remove the single silver 5 mm Phillips #2 screw.

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    • Using your fingernails or a spudger, remove the eleven JST connectors attached to the motherboard.

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    • Using a spudger, flip up the plastic locking tabs and gently remove the three ribbon cables from their connectors.

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    • Ensure all JST connectors are clear of the motherboard and that the ribbon cables freely move in their motherboard cutouts.

    • Lift the motherboard from the front side of the projector to clear the ribbon cables.

    • Disconnect the speaker's JST connector on the underside of the motherboard using your fingernails.

    • Remove the motherboard from the case.

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    • Loosen the two captive Phillips #2 screws securing the lamp.

    • Captive screws should not be removed. They are secured to the lamp itself with retaining rings and will be removed along with the lamp.

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    • Hold onto the indented areas of the lamp with your fingers and gently pull it upwards to remove it from the casing.

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    • Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • Lift the fan bracket straight up to remove it from the casing.

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    • Remove the two 6 mm Phillips #2 screws.

    • A long, thin shank Phillips #2 screwdriver is required to remove the screws.

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    • Remove the exhaust fan from the bracket.

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    • Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #2 screws securing the fan bracket.

    • Remove the fan bracket by pulling straight up and set it aside.

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    • Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #2 screws securing the projector lens.

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    • Unhook the JST connector wire from wire stay and move it aside.

    • Remove the projector lens from the base.

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    • Remove the three 6 mm Phillips #2 screws.

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    • Remove the speaker from the projector case.

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Conclusion

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

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