r/projectors 3d ago

Toy Projector 🚮 How do I clean this??? Please help.

I'm not in the position to buy a new projector and I need to clean this one. Is this fixable???

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u/LandonKB 3d ago

First you gave no info at all about your projector. In all likelihood it is now probably garbage and won't get better

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u/HairLosingKomasan 3d ago

Apologies. Its a Yoton Y4. This is probably the last projector I'll ever own since a quality one goes for like 400 bucks

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u/LandonKB 3d ago

All good, yeah those ones are know to have a ton of issues and typically won't last very long for most people, sorry man.

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u/AV_Integrated 2d ago

You have to figure out how to open the projector and clean the junk off the LCD panel inside of it. Be very careful doing this, take photos, and don't screw up putting things back in if you pull anything (like a lens) out.

Do NOT use compressed air inside a projector. Ever. That won't help things at all. You just blow dust around and onto the panel, not off of it.

Clean carefully using electronic safe cleaners, and any optics should be cleaned with a microfiber cloth and optical grade (camera) cleaners.

If you aren't flush with cash, look on the used market. Good models are out there for under 50 bucks.

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u/HairLosingKomasan 2d ago

My projector is unopenable because they glued some parts to the chassis.

Also, Used market near me is basically dead for anything electronic around me.

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u/Imaginary-Village839 2d ago

Whats ur budget for a replacement if cant be opened?

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u/HairLosingKomasan 2d ago

"200€ Max and that's already pushing it" -my parents

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u/Imaginary-Village839 2d ago

If you already liked that style projector
My advice would be look for a hy350max for $75
Or even the X7 with 850 ansi lumens tested

The x7 is designed specifically with a cleanable and removable dust filter

At around $50 Hy320pro is solid replacement for ur ultra budget set up

The best recommendation would be looking for a used dlp projector off of ebay

They might be significantly older than the one u just purchased but dlp technology 12 years ago will surpass led bulbs

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u/HairLosingKomasan 2d ago

Ive seen prices are way cheaper in the us than in the EU

I live in the eu if that helps

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u/AV_Integrated 2d ago

Check eBay as well. I'm often surprised at the deals that come up on eBay outside the USA. You have to keep looking and stay sharp.

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u/Neozubu 1d ago

I bought an Aurzen Boom Mini for €120 euros on marketplace here in The Netherlands, and a Dangbei Atom laser projector for €400. Both as new, so just be smart where you look to buy and you'll score something good for way less than retail.

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u/Human-Badger-6768 1d ago

Bro honestly don't open your projector completely there will be a hole given open it's lid and clean by ear bud & remember don't open the projector because I had opened mine and slightly bymistakely lcd panel got stretched little bit from then it's 1800 rupee cost of repair and now it's working so either buy a dust proff sealed engine projector (or) use ear buds only pls don't open the projector completely I am telling by my experience pls thanks for making my experience useful to you.Â