The light won't go on when i go to scan something and i think it may be blown. Is it worth replacing the bulb if i can find one or should i replace the whole scanner? the scanner is an HP Scanjet 2300c.
Thanks in advance!
Sixteen answers:
Cinnamon
2007-10-08 20:54:14 UTC
Get a HP 3 in 1..they are so cheap these days
2007-10-09 03:59:35 UTC
Is it still under warranty? How long have you had it? If its still under warranty take it back where you bought it, or send it back to HP.
More than likely its not though, so in that case you would be better off just buying a new one. The cost of fixing it yourself or paying someone to fix it would be much more than the price of a new unit.
Sadly, we have become a throw-away society. But with many everyday electronic devices its just cheaper to buy a new one than to pay to have it fixed.
2007-10-09 03:55:14 UTC
Contact HP by email. I have a HP that scans, prints and copies. When I have a problem with it, I contact them. There should be a link in your HP program that you can contact them through. They are good and will get right back to you about this. Hope this helps!
2007-10-09 03:54:58 UTC
Do the math...some bulbs are pretty pricey...so if the bulb price and the effort of putting it in seems daunting...
Go with a new scanner...
If the bulb price is pretty cheap, and you know how to use a screwdriver...go with the bulb...
Hope this helped...unplug it first, good lord almighty...
Randy W
2007-10-09 03:52:22 UTC
The cost to repair a scanner is far more then the cost to replace one.
So pitch it and go get another.
x x
2007-10-09 03:53:36 UTC
Anymore they are cheaper to replace then to try to fix, I would say: replace the scanner
asphaltjesus
2007-10-09 16:54:44 UTC
The lights in all recent scanners can not be replaced.
Buy a new scanner.
ramni222
2007-10-09 03:57:12 UTC
check to owners manual for the type of bulb. search the net to determine the cost.
if reasonable, replace.
if no, get a new scanner.
but shop around the the best value.
PatsyAnn
2007-10-09 04:49:15 UTC
you don't say how long you've had it...if it's still under warranty, they will have you send it back to them and replace it free of charge...if the warranty has lapsed, it would be more useful to just get a newer one...there are many new features every day...call their 800# and ask them for advice...their tech support people are very nice to deal with...
2007-10-09 03:52:45 UTC
Scan something
denimcap
2007-10-09 03:53:06 UTC
try and fix it. how hard can changing a bulb be. probably just need a screw driver. Check the forums for people with similar problems to try and ascertain what it could be.
mrs_pipesmoker
2007-10-09 03:54:19 UTC
if it still scans without the light then i wouldnt worry with it right now.
Malcolm Vaz
2007-10-09 16:05:58 UTC
Play baseball and use it as the ball.
mexicanguy_2890
2007-10-09 03:52:26 UTC
u should give it to me..haha..but umm try a new bulb
2007-10-09 03:56:05 UTC
i'd get a new one
Andy
2007-10-09 03:54:25 UTC
buy new one
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