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Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Orient the device so that the projection window is facing down and the bottom of the device is visible.

    • Remove the eleven 13.3mm screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the device over so that the projection window is facing up.

    • Slide the air filter cover opener in the direction indicated by the arrow to release the air filter cover.

    • Remove the air filter cover.

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    • Remove the two 13.3mm screws from the top cover above the air filter using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove one 13.3mm screw from above the connection panel using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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  5. Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the cover from the projector and set aside.

    • The cover will be connected by ribbon cables. You do not need to disconnect these to complete this repair, but it may make it easier.

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    • Use the opening tool to disconnect eleven clip cables on the motherboard.

    • These will be the colorful cables connected with white plastic clips.

    • Disconnect the black cable clip by pressing the side tabs. Use the opening tool to release the cable if it is difficult.

    • To disconnect the ribbon cables, use the opening tool to lift the locking flap on the connector and slide the cable back and out of the connector.

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  7. Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the clip cable from below the motherboard and behind the connection panel.

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  8. Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove seven 8.1mm screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove the 8.1mm screw from the back of the projection panel below the motherboard using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove two 8.1mm screws from the front of the projection panel using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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  9. Epson Powerlite 460 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the motherboard out of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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