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If I turn on the main power switch to my projector, the led's on the power switch and the 4 way (left, right, menu exit) switch come on, however, the power indicator does not nor does the lamp. I just replaced the lamp about 300 hours ago and physically checking it does not show any signs of being burned out. Does this indicate that the power supply on the unit has gone south?

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I had the exact same problem, I followed the advice of Victorbello on this site, and found a bulging capacitor where he suggested to look. Read where below.
I soldered in a new one from Radio Shack ($1.50) and the projector works again.
PB6200 symptoms: Back fans were not working Bulb won't light (but is in perfect condition) LEDs on control light, but not three status LEDs Internal fan will not turn off.
Solution: The mainboard had a bad capacitor The board is the one where all 3 fans are connected, and which is facing upside down on top of the powerboard.
The bad capacitor on my projector was a 25V 470uf 10mm diameter, 16mm high, 5mm lead spacing capacitor.
"I recommend you to open your projector, unplug all connections to the fan board, turn it upside, and inspect the capacitors and other components. Bad capacitors have a bulge and/or a black stain or fluid coming out on the top."

  • mikeclueby4 Jul 12, 2011

    Yep, exact same one here for me on my PB6100. The bad capacitor is sitting flush on top of the internal fan, which is probably why it's cracking open. Replace capacitor - back in operation.

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    christopher partington Mar 11, 2014

    i have no electrical skills but i will give it a go

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Check out the Power supply to the lamp . It must not be high . . Check if the voltages are correct to the lamp's unit and it's PCB [printed circuit board]. I recommend using a service manual .

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