Optoma HD87 Color Wheel Replacement – Original 6‑Segment RGBRGB (6x Speed)
If your Optoma HD87 – the high‑performance 1080p DLP home cinema projector – has started shutting down seconds after power‑up, making a grinding or whining noise, showing rainbow flicker, or producing colors that look completely wrong, don’t assume the whole unit is dead. In most cases, the problem is a worn‑out color wheel. This new original Optoma HD87 color wheel with 6 segments (RGBRGB) and 6x speed is the exact replacement you need to restore that brilliant image quality.
It’s not a refurbished pull from another projector. Not a cheap copy with coatings that delaminate after a few weeks. Factory glass, original mirror coating, proper dynamic balance – exactly what Optoma installed when your HD87 was new. A service manual is available to guide you through the replacement process.
| Compatible Model | Optoma HD87 (1080p DLP home cinema / high‑performance series) |
|---|---|
| Condition | New & Original (not refurbished) |
| Segment Configuration | 6 segments – RGBRGB (Red, Green, Blue, Red, Green, Blue – double RGB, no white segment) |
| Rotation Speed | 6x (high speed – eliminates rainbow artifacts) |
| Service Manual | Available upon request – ask for the download link |
| Installation | Direct replacement – original mounting holes & flex cable (reuse existing housing) |
Why the HD87 needs this exact 6‑segment RGBRGB 6x wheel
The HD87’s DLP timing is hard‑coded to Red‑Green‑Blue‑Red‑Green‑Blue (RGBRGB) at 6x rotation speed. This double‑RGB design (no white segment) prioritizes pure color saturation over raw brightness – giving you deeper reds, richer greens, and true cinema blues. The high 6x speed virtually eliminates the rainbow effect, which is especially noticeable on fast‑moving scenes. Using a wheel with a different segment order (e.g., RYGCWB or RGBW) or a slower speed will cause the projector to fail its self‑check or produce permanently wrong colors. This original wheel is what Optoma designed – no substitutes work correctly.
Real‑world signs your HD87 color wheel is failing
- Auto shut‑down – powers off a few seconds after the lamp lights (failed self‑test).
- Mechanical noise – constant whining, grinding, or rattling that changes with brightness.
- Image flicker or rainbow artifacts – flashing picture or color trails on fast motion.
- Abnormal colors – skin tones look green, reds turn orange, whites have a pink tint.
Replace the old wheel with this genuine Optoma part, and your HD87 will run like new – quiet, stable, and with the rich, accurate colors it was famous for.
Restore your HD87 – not the whole projector
Swapping the color wheel is a straightforward DIY repair for anyone comfortable opening a projector case. The new wheel mounts exactly to the original screw holes, and the flex cable clicks right in. A fresh bearing kills the noise, factory balance kills vibration, and the RGBRGB coating restores correct color decoding. The service manual is available to help you along the way. Don’t scrap a perfectly good DLP chip and lamp – just change the one part that wears out. Bring your home cinema back to life and enjoy movies the way they were meant to look.
Note: Compare this wheel’s diameter and segment pattern with your old one. Send us a photo if you’re unsure about compatibility.
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