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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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I did a couple of searches but couldn't find a DIY on how to clear the yellow fogs? Does anybody come across a DIY or if possible, can explain me the steps in brief here
I know theres a yellow circular plastic but i just dont know how to get it out
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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either you OVEN it or Break it piece by piece..BTW its not Plastic its a glass capsule.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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oven it the same as the DIY for projector retrofit? keeping in the oven for 10 mins on 250F? is that correct?
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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yes, same technique. once glue softens, open it and remove yellow capsule
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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THANK YOU =) i'l post pics when done
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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stupid questions! but how do u glue them proper togheter again?
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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heat it up and push both pieces together
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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^^ aight same glue and just heated again?
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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yep, just re heat it, place it together, place a plastic clamp if possible and then let it cool.
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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DIY posted! Thank You ****-adkt & LiCelsior
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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IMO I would look for another clear set
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Theres a lot of people who would want to trade their clears for your yellows
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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yeah but not when all the traders are in the US and i sit in dubai :P none the less.. this was my first diy and im glad it went in perfect
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