Oh, believe me, given all the posts on the issues the 5700 has (power supply, color wheel, etc.) I feel blessed every time my 5700 starts up and runs. I've been expecting to have to buy a replacement pj for at least a year (and move up to 1080p), but can't justify it while the 5700 continues to perform well.

My Screenplay 5700, which I've got about 3,500 hours on, occassionally makes a funny noise when first powered up. Sounds kind of like a noisy bearing of some sort. The noise is kind of scratchy and high pitched. It eventually goes away after a few minutes, but I'm afraid someday it won't go away. Anyone have a similar problem? Is it the fan or the color wheel? If either, how difficult is it to replace? Any special tools needed? Thanks in advance for your comments.

Greetings. I own an infocus screenplay 5700. I recently bought a new bulb to replace the old one and while in the process I misplaced the metal arms that connect the bulb to the frame it rests on. The arms are like the metal contact bars that conduct current I believe. On these bars you also connect the plastic collars that almost fit like boxing gloves on these metal arms. I attached this clip so you can see precisely what part I am talking about. The part I need is the one shown being removed between 1:40-1:48 of this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVPlh_wC8AE Does anyone know where I can get this part? It seems like a pretty common part. I reside in the Chicago area )If that helps. I thank you all in advance for any help lended!!