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Hi, Just verifying that there is no indications at all when using the projector’s keys or the remote control buttons to see if the projector is responding to any user inputs? Stupid thought but pressing “blank” on the remote doesn’t restore the projector so that the menus now work or that there is an image displayed when connected to a computer? If there is no responses at all I’m wondering if it may be a firmware problem and hopefully not a hardware problem. Here’s a link to the firmware update for the projector. (scroll do to the Downloads section). The download file incorporates a pdf document along with the firmware that explains how to update the firmware. Just trying to do this may give an indication whether the projector still has some life. If there is no response at all when trying this perhaps it may be a hardware problem, i.e. a faulty motherboard. After 10 years of non-use, components may have deteriorated or have been affected by the environment where the projector was stored. Here’s a link to...

Hi @bartles30 , Here’s a link to the Power-Up Boot Fail Trouble Shooting flowchart from the service manual for the TV, which may be of some help.

Hi @punishersdogmax , What are the diagnostic lights on the back of the computer showing? Here’s a link to the Service manual, scroll down to p.139 to view the diagnostic light patterns and their meaning. Found this link, (scroll halfway down the page) which gives the beep error codes for your PC. Your particular error code is not mentioned unfortunately. Try a BIOS reset and see if that restores the PC. Here’s the procedure - Switch off and disconnect the power from the PC. Remove the coin cell battery from the motherboard (note its’ orientation so that you put it back the correct way) for about 1 minute. You may as well check the voltage of the battery while it’s out as they only last about 5-7 years. If it is low (<2.8VDC) replace it. Reinsert the coin cell battery and reconnect the power and switch on the PC and check what happens.

Hi, Here’s a link to a video that shows how to replace the touchscreen in your tablet. Hopefully it will also be of some help in replacing the LCD screen as well.

Hi, What is the make and model number of the motherboard (or PC)? What OS is installed, Win 7, 8.1, 10? Have you checked in Device Manager on the status of the ethernet Network Adapter, whether it is disabled, needs a driver update or if there is some other problem? To get to Device Manager in Win 10, right click on the Windows Start button on the left side of the Taskbar and click on the Device Manager link in the options box that appears. In Device Manager scroll down to find the Network Adapter entry and click on the arrowhead next to it to expand the list. If there is a red cross next to the ethernet network adapter (I don’t know what its make and model number is in your computer as you provided no information), right click on the entry with the red cross and select enable and then test the ethernet connection. If there is a yellow exclamation mark next to the entry, right click on the entry with the yellow exclamation mark and select update driver and then follow the prompts. If you have no WiFi...

Hi @tronke , The user manual only mentions the one drain plug so this is where the water (condensate) should flow out from, usually into a condensate drain pipe which is connected to where the hole is if you have high humidity problems. You stated that there was standing water but does the water actually flow out? The installation diagram for the unit show that it should have a half bubble slope from the front to the back of the unit to allow the water to drain out. This is for a window installation but I assume it should be the same for a wall mount. It also mentions on p.16 ODORS IN COOLING : Mold, mildew, or algae formation on wet surfaces To reduce growth use algacide tablet in the unit base pan or remove drain plug or add a condensate drain. Have your unit thoroughly cleaned Update (07/20/2019): Hi @tronke , Has the unit got a spirit level "half bubble slope" from front to back as described in the manual I linked to ensure adequate condensate drainage? From your pictures it doesn’t seem like it.

Hi @aairey As you know water and electronics and electricity are not a good mix. The impurities in the water causes corrosion and provides circuit paths for the electricity which were not in the laptop's operating design and could damage the components. First do not turn on your laptop and then you need to open up the laptop and disconnect the battery as soon as possible to minimize any further damage. Then you need to dis-assemble the rest of the laptop and clean all the affected parts using Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+ (available from electronic parts stores), to remove all traces of corrosion and water. Do not use "rubbing alcohol" as in some cases this is only 70% IPA or less, can contain scents and is not as effective. If you do use it, check the label to verify the amount IPA. Here is a link that describes the process. Electronics Water Damage You may have to replace the battery as it is very hard to recover a battery if the water damage was severe. As always with electronics, especially surface mounted...

Hi @ Lisa Nack, According to the D2997 user manual there is a Find button on the base station. Try holding that for 5 seconds with the phone in standby mode and see if the red light goes out.

Hi @terrylynn , What is the model number of the tablet? As the tablet was second hand and you don't know how long it was in the store not being charged it may have discharged to a very low level and that it takes a while to start charging again. First make sure that you have a compatible charger for the laptop. If you go online and look for Lenovo (insert model number) user manual you’ll get results for links to the user manual. In the manual there should be the specifications for the charger i.e. the voltage output. As you were getting the red battery colour this is a sign that your charger voltage might be OK If you have a charger that matches the specifications connect it to the tablet for at least 3-4 hours. Hopefully after a couple of hours the battery will commence to charge. If the battery starts to charge wait until the battery has fully charged before attempting to turn on the tablet. After the battery has fully charged and when the tablet has been successfully turned on and you start to use it...

Hi, Here’s a link to the service manual for the laptop. On p.24, Item #1 you’ll find the part number for the display panel assembly - 856101-001. If you search online using the part number only in the search term of your browser, you’ll get results for suppliers of the part and then you’ll know the cost of the part. You can do the replacement yourself by following the manual (see necessary pre-requisite steps and procedure p.56) or if this is too daunting, contact a reputable, professional laptop repair service and ask for a quote.

Hi @captainsnowball ,

FYI

voilà French exclamation - meaning “There it is!” or “There you are!”

The “red thing” in Step 3 is most probably an IR filter, to filter out visible light to improve IR operation

Hi, As yet I haven't figured out how to amend the link to the User Guide for this radio. The one in the Repair Guide no longer exists, so here is one that still works

https://midlandusa.com/wp-content/upload...