Need Help with an Old Epson EMP-TW2000 (same as 1080B I believe)

[Nordo]

Hi
I have an Epson EMP-TW2000 (same as 1080B I believe).
Recently the Off button on the remote has stopped working.
I am hopeful that I can fix it if I can get the casing apart.

There is a screw that needs to be removed from inside the battery compartment.
Then it appears that I just have to prise the two halves of the casing apart.
However, I'm not having any luck, and am wondering if anyone has actually opened up an Epson remote?

I have opened many similar casings, such as other emotes, tablets, etc, but this has me stumped.
There is a long thin strip down each side which doesn't appear to belong to either half of the case - if that's of any help.

 

[mechman]

Have you thought about or tried a universal remote at all? Can you post pictures of what you’re talking about?

 

[Nordo]

Thanks Steve, I've attached the photos below.
I'm certain the two halves are just clipped together in the normal way, but I just can't even make a start.
I'm worried that the two side strips might be hiding some screws maybe, but I can't seem to budge them either.

I can buy a generic remote that is supposed to be a direct replacement, but I wanted to try and have a go at fixing the original remote first.

 

[mechman]

I’d try and pry those side strips off. What do you really have to lose outside of buying a new remote?

 

[Nordo]

I’d try and pry those side strips off. What do you really have to lose outside of buying a new remote?

OK, but I'll blame you if I break something.

 

[Todd Anderson]

I’d check eBay for a replacement remote or go programmable... there’s no power button in the projector, is there?

 

[Nordo]

I’d check eBay for a replacement remote or go programmable... there’s no power button in the projector, is there?

Hi Todd
Yes there's a power button on the projector, but the projector is mounted on the ceiling.
I can reach it, but it's awkward to get to.
I'm going to have another go at opening the remote's case.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Ah.... well if that’s the case, then I agree, open it! :-)

 

[mechman]

If you break it, you have options.