Fix a Casio XJ-A140 that has been gutted for LEDs

[chesser45]

Hi,
I have read on many forums that the Casio XJ-A140 is popular for its LED array, and they are often gutted for that reason. I found one on Craigslist for only a few $$ and I was wondering what it would take to replace the LED's and the Mylar connector that were taken from the array. Would it be possible to buy new ones from a Chinese dealer or the company itself, put them in, and have a working projector on the relatively cheap side. Anyone who could tell me if its possible or how to go about it will have my gracious thanks.

 

[Things]

Unfortunately no, the reason people gut them from working projectors is because you can't obtain them as spare parts anywhere. It will be cheaper and easier to just buy a whole new projector.

You _could_ try fixing it using a huge array of high power blue LED's, however that is still pretty experimental at the moment, and definitely not a beginner task.

 

[ARG]

http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/project-nova-luxy-68101.html

 

[chesser45]

OK, thanks for the information. I was going to call Casio tomorrow anyway, since they might help out of the blue. Also, lets say I was interested in trying to replace with blue LED s what would that cost? I do have family that is into this kind of stuff, but can you give a bit of an outline if it doesn't take up your time? Also with that project nova, is that a relatively grounded project, or is that just for people who really know what they are doing?
O yea, what is a phat-light red LED worth?
Thanks for the quick replies.

 

[Things]

Casio will probably be very reluctant to even talk about the blue array, let alone sell you one.

The PT-54 red LED is worth around $20ish.