Changing a mirror on a scanner

[JohnA]

Greetings to all,

I have an Amenrican DJ Accu Scan 250, which is a 250w discharge lamp "lower end" scanner. The mirror has cracked on the unit--but the unit wss NOT dropped. I have a replacement mirror on the way, but need any tips concerning removal of the old/installation of the new. I would be grateful for any suggestions (other than contactng AMDJ please).
Thanks--John A

[BillESC]

Originally Posted by JohnA

Greetings to all,
I have an Amenrican DJ Accu Scan 250, which is a 250w discharge lamp "lower end" scanner. The mirror has cracked on the unit--but the unit wss NOT dropped. I have a replacement mirror on the way, but need any tips concerning removal of the old/installation of the new. I would be grateful for any suggestions (other than contactng AMDJ please).
Thanks--John A

I'm not certain but if it is like most ADJ scanners it is a replacement assembly. usually an Allen wrench is used to loosen one or two set screws and the assembly slides of the motor.

[muvment]

I would recommend getting a hammer, bashing off the mirror, than beating the whole unit until it is bruised. Then throw it in a dumpster and buy a quality fixture.

I'm kidding, I'm kidding. I have no idea how to help you. I just wanted to be a smartass.

[icewolf08]

Originally Posted by muvment

I would recommend getting a hammer, bashing off the mirror, than beating the whole unit until it is bruised. Then throw it in a dumpster and buy a quality fixture.
I'm kidding, I'm kidding. I have no idea how to help you. I just wanted to be a smartass.

Feeling destructive today?

Anywho, it is probably relatively simple to replace the mirror. It will most likely either be hex keys like was mentioned earlier, or a couple screws, and that it. Mirrors are usually pretty easy to replace.

[stantonsound]

With most lower end fixtures, the mirror is just glued on. Get some "Goo Be Gone" or a similar adhesive remover, and it should just come of. Then, clean it really well and superglue the crap out of it!

[Footer]

Just wait untill you get the new mirror. If it comes with a bracket, its a simple bolt/unbolt... if it is just the glass... time to get out the glue.

[JD]

I believe it is the same mirror as this:
http://www.americandjparts.com/Produ...N%20TRON%20250
Appears to be in a frame and bolts on.

[David Ashton]

As we are a long way from anywhere I have to make my own mirrors and it is quite simple.I found a stained glass window maker who will cut any shape mirror you want in seconds.For cheap effects mirrors I buy very cheap table mirrors from a $2 dollar shop as the glass is really thin and light.For real movers we use front surface optical glass, my glass man stocks this to make kaleidoscopes, but it is not very expensive compared to the replacement parts price and most importantly I can get a mirror replaced in a day.So I recommend finding a glass artisan and starting a business relationship, I was able to show my glass man how to light his windows display for best effect and he still cuts my glass for free.

[JohnA]

Thanks to all who replied. I wish I could pitch the instrument & go higher end. But I am essentially providing this as a volunteer service to the local schools; their just isn't available capital for that kind of investment.

The mirror kit consists of the "bare" mirror and nothing else. I am considering the use of the 3M double stick tape as a means of attaching the new mirror, in combination with a couple drops of the glue used to reinstall the rear view mirror to a car's windshied.

--John A

[avkid]

Originally Posted by JohnA

The mirror kit consists of the "bare" mirror and nothing else. I am considering the use of the 3M double stick tape as a means of attaching the new mirror, in combination with a couple drops of the glue used to reinstall the rear view mirror to a car's windshied.

Use the good stuff, not a knock off.
http://jbweld.net/products/mirror.php