Optical part mounting structure and projector

Abstract

The invention provides an optical part mounting structure which makes it possible to easily replace an optical part including a light-modulating device (liquid crystal panel) and a prism. An optical part having a liquid crystal panel and a cross dichroic prism integrally formed with each other is secured so as to be suspended from the lower surface sides of mounting members. The mounting members are removably mounted to mounting portions at the top portion side of a lower light guide. Therefore, when the optical part is replaced along with the mounting members, it is not necessary to insert a driver that removes and re-screws a screw into the inside of the lower light guide. Consequently, it is no longer necessary to be concerned with scratching other optical parts inside the light guide with the driver, thereby making it possible to easily perform a replacement operation.

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