Epson PowerLite 83+ Projector Lens Replacement

Remove the eight 5mm Phillips #2 screws securing the projector's bottom cover.

Flip the projector over and lift the top cover from the rear of the projector.

Disconnect the slide cover JST connector. Grip the connector and rock it back and forth while apply gentle pressure.

Using a spudger, lift the ribbon cable's locking tab along the length of the cable.

Remove the ribbon cable from the connector and place the projector's top cover aside.

Remove the two 6 mm Phillips #2 screws.

Remove the single silver 5 mm Phillips #2 screw.

Using your fingernails or a spudger, remove the eleven JST connectors attached to the motherboard.

Using a spudger, flip up the plastic locking tabs and gently remove the three ribbon cables from their connectors.

Ensure all JST connectors are clear of the motherboard and that the ribbon cables freely move in their motherboard cutouts.

Lift the motherboard from the front side of the projector to clear the ribbon cables.

Disconnect the speaker's JST connector on the underside of the motherboard using your fingernails.

Remove the motherboard from the case.

Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #2 screws securing the fan bracket.

Remove the fan bracket by pulling straight up and set it aside.

Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #2 screws securing the projector lens.

Unhook the JST connector wire from wire stay and move it aside.

Remove the projector lens from the base.