Cleaning DLP Hi, I've been having problems like you described--I also have the same model. I took the lap out but there seems to be glass between the lamp housing and the color wheel (the round hole that looks into the wheel). How do you take this set apart? Do I need to take out all the screws front and back? Can you describe how to get to the color wheel? Thanks.

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try and do a factory reset based on what is written in the manual. If this doesnt help, Check if the TV is set on NTSC or PAL.

Try also a different input on ur TV like scarf or s-video

Cheers

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you might try to adjust the focus

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I bought a used 46hm95 but it had a greenish "band" that streched from the upper right corner to the lower left corner. It was only noticeable on a white or light colored background, which is why I overlooked it when I tested out the TV.

I took out the bulb and shined a flashlight into the color wheel. I could see a fingerprint smudge on it. I took off the lower rear plastic panel. the rear is split into two section (the light engine is on the right. You'll have to unscrew a metal guard (three scerws), then disconnect the wires coming from the left section, and then unscrew the plastic guard that protects the lens. Then unscrew the light engine (two screws) and slide it out carefully (you don't have to take it completely out, just far enough to reach the screws to the color wheel covers). There are two covers protecting the color wheel, one plastic and one metal. Unscrew the plastic cover first than the four screws to the metal cover. I left the color wheel in place while I cleaned it with a microfiber cloth. I did pull the glass square in front of the color wheel and wiped that down too.

I put everything back together, and now the picture is perfect.

Things to remember are:
*Keep track of the screws and where they belong, as you remove them so you'll remember where they go when it's time to put things back together.
*Mark the wire connectors from any wire you disconnect in case you forget where they go.
*Be gentle with the color wheel and the glass square because they are fragile.

Hope this helps.

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Ebay carries this lamp for about $160. Tech prices are falling fast, you can get a similar sized lcd or plasma for around $900 brand new at sams or costco.

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Hi,
Yes, the problem is the color wheel. Those are not sold by toshiba alone. You have to buy the light engine from them (a lot of $$$)
I found color wheel for sale on eBay. Just type "toshiba color wheel” and you will see them there. They are little wider then the original buy fit perfect and seem to last much longer too.