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Merch Source Projector Entertainment II Outer Lens Replacement

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  1. Merch Source Projector Entertainment II Outer Lens Replacement, Outer Casing: step 1, image 1 of 2 Merch Source Projector Entertainment II Outer Lens Replacement, Outer Casing: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the projector onto its back and unscrew the nine 15mm screws using the Phillips #0 screw driver.

  2. Merch Source Projector Entertainment II Outer Lens Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the projector right side up and unscrew the two 12mm screws on the light bulb panel located at the rear of the projector with a Phillips #0 screw head.

    • The bottom right panel screw does not come completely out the panel door.

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    • Using your hands, gently pry the top and bottom of the projector casing apart.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently disengage the black clip housing from the ribbon cable.

    • Once the ribbon cable is disengaged gently pull the cable off the motherboard.

    • Once the housing is disengaged, the ribbon cable should slide out easily. Do not pull too hard on the ribbon cable as it is very fragile.

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    • Unscrew the three 7 mm screws from the motherboard with the Phillips #0 screw driver.

    • Once loose, lift the motherboard off of the lens casing, and move it away from the workspace.

    • Be sure not to damage any of the wires atached to the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the four 15mm Phillips screws using the Phillips #0 screw driver.

    • Unscrew the two 12mm Phillips screws using the Phillips #0 screw driver.

    • Gently remove the entire lens casing from it's position.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, slightly separate the casing holding the large lens in place.

    • Separate the casing completely from the inner lens using your hands.

    • This should release the outer lens and it's immediate casing.

    • As you separate the outer casing, the lens and digital display box may fall out of their encasement.

    • Although there are threads connecting the outer lens casing and the inner lens casing, do not be fooled. The outer lens casing cannot be disconnected by unscrewing it.

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    • Unscrew the four 8mm Phillips screws at the base of the outer lens casing using the Phillips #0 screw driver.

    • Separate the white outer casing from the black outer casing.

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    • Using your finger, gently push the lens out of its white encasement.

    • The outer lens is now free and ready for replacement.

Conclusion

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

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