How to Clean the Fan on a Toshiba TDP-XP2

Einleitung

Fans on electronic devices collect a lot dust over the years, so this guide will show how to clean the fan on this Toshiba projector in order to prevent overheating. To ensure maximum performance out of a fan, some oil can be added to keep the bearings lubricated and running in tip-top shape.

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Schritt 1 How to Clean the Fan on a Toshiba TDP-XP2

How to Clean the Fan on a Toshiba TDP-XP2, How to Clean the Fan on a Toshiba TDP-XP2: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 2

How to Clean the Fan on a Toshiba TDP-XP2, How to Clean the Fan on a Toshiba TDP-XP2: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 2

Remove the two screws from the bottom plate as shown.

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Schritt 2

Remove the two screws on the bulb housing.

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Schritt 3

Pull the tab up and pull the bulb out vertically. Some force will be required, but it will come out.

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Change “tab” with “metal handle” or “wire handle”

lkmemphis - 1. Mai 2018 Antwort

Schritt 4

Using a can of compressed air, blow on the fan until all dust is gone.
Oil can be added in with a dropper on the bearing if needed.

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The bearing can be oiled with a dropper, if needed. [What kind of mechanical oil comes with a dropper? What kind of oil should be used?]

lkmemphis - 1. Mai 2018 Antwort

The major image for cleaning the fan should have been a bit more of a longshot so that the canned air can (or enough of it) clearly shows. Then Step 4 is fine as a close up now that the fixer knows what that red tube is connected to.

lkmemphis - 2. Mai 2018 Antwort