Projector Lamp Replacement Instructions
Projectors in board rooms and auditoriums help people express new ideas, explain issues and make sales. Projectors are also found in home theaters.
Projector bulbs are somewhat expensive, but with proper handling and maintenance of a projector, lamp life is typically 2,000 to 3,000 hours.
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Things You'll Need
- Phillips screwdriver (or slotted screwdriver for some projectors)
- New lamp module
Instructions
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Instructions
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Turn the projector off. Wait a full minute. Unplug the projector. Let it cool for at least an hour before getting started with lamp replacement. Place towel on a flat surface. Flip projector over, placing its top gently on the towel.
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Loosen lamp cover screw with screwdriver. Screw can be loosened, but not removed. (This may vary with some projectors.) Remove the lamp cover. Loosen the two lamp module screws. They also can be loosened, but not removed.
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Remove the old lamp module by pulling on its handle or grip.
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Insert new lamp module. It will slide into the socket easily. Tighten the two lamp module screws.
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Reattach the lamp cover and tighten its screw.
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Flip the projector over. Plug it into a surge protector plugged into a working electrical outlet. Make sure the projector is well ventilated.
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Turn on the projector and use its menu to reset the lamp hour counter to zero.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep an extra lamp module with the projector. A lamp module consists of the bulb and the cage that surrounds the bulb.
Change the air filter when you replace the projector lamp.
Lamp will be extremely hot---too hot to touch---immediately after projector is turned off.
Never touch the bulb with your fingers. Oil from your hands reduces bulb life. If contact with the bulb is necessary, use a clean, lint-free cloth or wear gloves.
