Yes, ours was purchased for our church also. The first one was replaced after about 40 hours on the bulb. In '05 Dell sent a replacement bulb first, which didn't fix the problem, and then a refurb machine, without extending the warranty. Of course, it has now expired, and so has the refurb machine, with the same issues. With only 120+ hours on the bulb, On Sunday morn it would not power on, and after about 2 minutes, the lamp light would turn on.

I'm not at all pleased with the level of service on this, considering that there is an obvious flaw in these projectors - a flaw that under different circumstances would warrant a recall, or certainly some sort of action on Dell's part. We are now stuck with an $1100 paper weight and no projector that works.

No Disrespect to Dell but you get what you pay for. Anytime a manufacturer does not stand behind its product for longer than a year that's a red flag to me.  In a church environment you need a machine that's reliable and long lasting.  If you need a recommendation let me know.

 

newageav@newageav.com  ask for George

Same problem, I too am disappointed in Dell. They have discontinued the product, but are doing nothing for customers that are stuck with it.

Bill

Same problem here with lamp indicator shining red also after exchange of bulb.

Something is wrong with the 2300 MP projector.

I have used it around 40 hours during a time period of less than 18 months.

I will keep you posted. Please do the same if you have any results - lutherman@conxxus.com

Have had the same problem- it's the Color Wheel but I haven't been able to get the part yet- Here is the original thread where I posted my problem- It might help! (Although there is discussion about the 2200 model, it is pertinent for the 2300 too.)

 go to :Dell Electronics: Projector: Dell Projectors: Dell 2200 Projector Replacement Part Needed

2300 victims,

I ordered a new bulb, and of course it burnt out instantly. Now I have a 90 day warranty on the bulb, so they are sending a replacement. How many times will Dell replace the bulb before realizing there is a problem?

Sounds like a joke but it isn't.

Bill

Has anyone gotten a solution to this problem? My projector just died with less than 100 hours on it.

Don't settle for anything less than total projector replacement. It took me almost 2 months, but finally got through to someone who actually spoke english as their first language and she didn't question it at all - sent out a new one admitting the terminal problems with the 2300. The new one was a 2400. apparently the 2300 is no longer in production. Any guesses why?! So far the 2400 is working better than the 2300, but with our light usage, I fear the same issue coming up in a few months. I hope I'm wrong.