robert_brown30 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 <p>Hi,<br>I've been using an Epson 4490 for a while but was recently hooked up with an Epson 4990. Problem is, I have a broken bulb. Any idea how I might go about getting this fixed?</p><p>Thanks!</p> <img src="https://40.media.tumblr.com/3018856998fe3a3bdfbc6071d8cf8c5b/tumblr_nujitiQxOf1taui2so1_1280.jpg" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbcarter Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 <p>I would first find a repair manual to see what is involved, first. You may wind up with a lot of effort with no real gain. Epson should be able to sell you parts. You probably have to talk to their repair center for that.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_brown30 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 <p>Cool, thanks Peter. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbcarter Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 <p>On the high side, if you can make it work, you get a scanner that is about as capable as a v700.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom film holders for fl Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 <p>I have put up some exploded diagrams for Epson scanners here that might help you with disassembly:<br> http://www.betterscanning.com/scanning/dismantling.html<br> <br />You can find that replacement bulb online. When you remove it, check for the ID number and use that to narrow your search.<br> Doug</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteenthumbs Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 <p>The bed has two screws at the rear where the top attaches. Remove them, lift up on the rear of the bed cover and unsnap from the front lip. The transport lock may have to be in the lock position for the cover to release. Unplug the front switches and sit the cover aside. The lamp may have a cover over it that is attached with screws. The lamp will unplug.<br> The transparency adapter will have screws along the outer edge of the glass area. Remove them and separate the glass panel from the cover. They may snap together so pry gently in the gap between the two pieces if needed. The lamp should unplug.<br> Epson will refer you to one of their partner repair/parts centers as they do not sell parts themselves. The repair center should list the parts by part number or an Illustrated Parts Breakdown with item numbers pointing to the various parts then a list that gives the part number that you order associated with the item number.<br> A lamp will be in the $40 range.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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