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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1040 Removing Housing

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    • Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

    • Allow the projector lamp to cool down for an hour or more to prevent injury.

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    • Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the 9 mm screw that secures the lamp cover.

    • Slide off the lamp cover and remove it from the projector.

    • If the lamp is broken, glass fragments may be found when removing the lamp cover. Be careful when removing the lamp cover and when removing the glass.

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    • Use the Phillips #1 (PH1) screwdriver to remove the three 7 mm screws around the perimeter of the lens cover.

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    • Remove the air filter cover.

    • Remove the two PH1 7mm screws from under the air filter cover.

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    • Remove the two black, PH1, 6mm screws.

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    • Flip the projector so the bottom is exposed.

    • Remove seven PH1 7mm screws on the outer rim of the projector.

    • Some screws are located deeper in the housing and a bit extension or longer screwdriver may be required.

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    • Continuing on the bottom, remove the two black, PH1, 6mm screws.

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    • Remove the cover on the backside of the projector where the inputs are located.

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    • Pull the top half of the housing upwards and rest it on the side.

    • Be careful to not pull upwards too hard. The top is still connected by a thin electric strip.

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    • Using your fingernail or another thin wedging tool, disconnect the electronic strip from the motherboard.

    • Remove the top half of the projector housing completely and set it to the side.

Conclusion

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

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