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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2021 May 6.
Published in final edited form as: Nat Protoc. 2012 Jan 12;7(2):207–220. doi: 10.1038/nprot.2011.433

TABLE 1 |.

Troubleshooting table.

Step Problem Possible reason Solution
4 Case cover will not slide off Not all screws have been removed Check both the back and the bottom of the projector to ensure all necessary screws have been removed
9 Filters will not fit Mis-sized filter Measure the opening at the location for the filters and check dimension of the custom filters. Alter the filters as necessary to fit.
14 Projector will not turn on Internal disconnected cables If all cables were not correctly connected when reassembling projector, then unit will not power up. Take projector apart and ensure all cables are connected.
Other errors associated with projector Check error blinking codes and consult user’s manual for solution
Dim image Bulb is near the end of life Check projector for bulb hours and consult user’s manual on replacing
Color is missing/absent Disconnected LCD panel cable Disassemble projector to ensure that LCD panel cables have been securely reattached
Shifted or broken filter Disassemble projector and check all inserted filters to check if they have shifted or possibly broken. Replace if necessary.
Color or image is striped Unsecured/loose LCD panel cable Disassemble projector to ensure that LCD panel cables have been securely reattached
18.A.v Insufficient space to position the projector Accessory tube lens focal plane located within body of microscope Extend the accessory tube lens to the rear of the microscope allowing the focal plane to be located outside the body of the microscope
18.B.v Insufficient space to position the projector Relay lens focal plane located within body of microscope Select a matched lens pair of greater focal length
21 Image never focuses Mis-positioned lenses Check that all lenses are located as described in Figure 1.
24.C.i Program gives error upon start Altered camera from what program was written for Alter the LabVIEW code to communicate with the specific camera used. See also supporting documentation of Ref. 12.
24.C.ix Program gives error upon start Altered camera from what program was written for Alter the LabVIEW code to communicate with the specific camera used. See also supporting documentation of Ref. 12.
Altered motorized stage from what program was written for Alter the LabVIEW code to communicate with the specific stage used. See also supporting documentation of Ref. 12.