Epson VS240 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard is an important piece of the projector and many other electronic devices as it gives commands to the device so that it works the way it is intended. If there is any physical damage or the motherboard fails to operate than the guide here will help you replace it. If your device isn’t properly starting or is experiencing errors, it may be time to replace the motherboard. Follow the steps in this guide to remove and replace the motherboard in the Epson VS240.

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Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the single captive screw on the left side of the projector.
The captive screw will loosen, but it cannot be fully removed.
Slide the panel off and remove it from the device.

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Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the three 5 mm screws.
Using the same Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the single 8 mm silver screw.

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 10 mm silver screws from the bottom of the device.

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the single 10 mm screw where the panel was removed in Step 1.
Remove the white back plate from the device.

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Flip the projector over so that the underside (side with the feet) is facing you.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove five 10 mm screws on the underside of projector.
Using the same Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove a single 10 mm screw in the center hole.
You may need to use a screwdriver extender to reach the single screw.

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove two 10 mm screws from the openings on each side of the air filter, on the topside of the projector.
You may need to use a screwdriver extender to reach the two screws.
Using the same Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 10 mm screws where the white panel was removed on the topside of the projector in Step 1.

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Be careful when removing the top cover of projector as there is as white ribbon cable connecting it to the motherboard.
Gently lift top cover and place it on its top next to the projector so that the ribbon has no tension on it.
Gently pull the brown tape connecting the cable to the motherboard and then remove the shell from the device.

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Using a spudger or a plastic opening tool, disconnect all of the wires connected to the motherboard.

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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove three 6 mm screws.
Using the same Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove a single 10 mm screw in bottom right corner of motherboard.

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Using a spudger or your fingernails, lift up the black locking tabs and disconnect the three ribbon cables from the motherboard.
For more information on Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connectors, please visit this guide.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove three 10 mm screws on the grey piece that is located on the side of the motherboard.