Introduction
Intercepted this device on its way to the trash, because of a fried bulb that the manufacturer wouldn't replace.
Figured I'd take a look, expecting I would have to buy a fancy bulb to replace the original.
Turned out to be a 3€ fix that I gladly did.
Sharing the very trivial steps to show that it can be done.
Parts
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Slide the flathead screwdrive beneath the plastic stand and press slightly to unfasten it.
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Repeat on the other side, then remove the stand.
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Gently remove the cover so as not to damage any wiring
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The metal light deflector is not attached to anything, simply remove it to reach the bulb and the next step
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That's it. Nothing fancy here. Remove the bulb by pulling it to one side. Replace with the new one.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
4 comments
don’t touch the glass light bulb with your hands. use something like a tissue as the grease from you’re skin goes onto the glass and ‘fries’ when the lamp heats up. desichuck x
Hello, thank you so much for this! It saved my Infracare, as it had fallen in an earthquake and the bulb inside was broken. I replaced the bulb with a Philips Halogen Bulb 200w R7 Linear and it is back to working again. Much appreciated!
Also, thanks to Des for the bulb handling tip. I used my dish washing gloves and a tissue to hold the bulb. Thanks!
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Any idea how I can replace the front screen on this device? Where could I buy one? It has ripples/lines in the red filter part showing plain white light coming through 😩😩😩