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InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to replace the projector's bulb if you are experiencing no image being betrayed by the projector. You will need a replacement bulb and an iFixit tool kit.

What you need

  1. InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, Remove the lamp door: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Front panel assembly removal is not required.

    • To remove the lamp door, use a metal or plastic pry tool and unclip the lamp door from the projector. Set this aside for reassembly.

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  2. InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, Disconnect the lamp: step 2, image 1 of 3 InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, Disconnect the lamp: step 2, image 2 of 3 InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, Disconnect the lamp: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • If you are replacing the lamp as an assembly, follow this guide in reverse from this step.

    • Remove the two gold 1 cm screws and washers on the side of lens housing using the 4.0 flat-head bit

    • Pinch the white wire tab to gently detach the side that connects with the lens housing.

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  4. InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, **REBUILD ONLY** Housing disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 2 InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, **REBUILD ONLY** Housing disassembly: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • This step is only required when rebuilding the old lamp with a replacement bulb.

    • Slide the bulb housing out of the projector.

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 1 cm gold screws on the bulb housing.

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  5. InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, **REBUILD ONLY** Housing disassembly: step 4, image 1 of 2 InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, **REBUILD ONLY** Housing disassembly: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • This step is only required when rebuilding the old lamp with a replacement bulb.

    • Gently pull the top of the bulb housing off.

    • Lift up the middle of the bulb housing to remove it.

    • Be careful of loose parts, such as the metal housing and the glass focusing lens.

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  6. InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, **REBUILD ONLY** Housing disassembly: step 5, image 1 of 3 InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, **REBUILD ONLY** Housing disassembly: step 5, image 2 of 3 InFocus Screenplay 4805 Lamp Replacement, **REBUILD ONLY** Housing disassembly: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • This step is only required when rebuilding the old lamp with a replacement bulb.

    • Unhook the spring from the bulb housing.

    • Gently remove the bulb.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

To remove and later disassemble the lamp, you don’t need to remove whole cover. Just open the lamp bay door and follow the steps starting  from 6!

madyogi - Reply

madyogi, exactly. You are absolutely right!

ilya.zhizhin - Reply

I was able to fix an old projector I got for $40. Thank you so much for the tutorial.

Madelyn Tapia - Reply

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