Update. It was the air bearing (silver) color wheel. When I took it out, the small window in the assembly had a spot "burned" into the coating of the glass. I'm not sure if this would affect the picture, but I ordered a complete lens and assembly just to be safe.
Lew
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- Mon May 18, 2009 4:50 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Which color wheel for HL-P4663W?
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- Fri May 08, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Which color wheel for HL-P4663W?
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Re: Which color wheel for HL-P4663W?
It sounds like a model airplane engine.
- Fri May 08, 2009 4:21 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Which color wheel for HL-P4663W?
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Re: Which color wheel for HL-P4663W?
OK, I can't tell by the model or serial number. What about the sound of the failing wheel? Do air bearings sound different than ball bearings when they fail? I really don't want to take it apart twice or leave it in parts while I wait for the new wheel. My resistance to that new 50" for $1000 i...
- Fri May 08, 2009 3:43 pm
- Forum: Samsung Discussion
- Topic: Which color wheel for HL-P4663W?
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Which color wheel for HL-P4663W?
I have a Samsung HL-P4663 and need to replace the color wheel. It still works although it is so loud you have to turn up the volume to hear the TV sound. Is there a way to tell which wheel (air or ball bearing) mine has without actually taking it apart? Here is the info from the side: Model# HLP4663...