Before You
Start
Caution:
Although you will find the process to change the lamp to be very simple,
please read the warnings on this page and go through each of the following pages step by
step.
Caution:
It is very important that you NEVER TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE OF THE LAMP.
Touching the glass surface will deposit oils from your hand onto the lamp surface. When
the lamp heats up to its operating temperature, the oil will cause a difference in tempera-
ture on the lamp surface that will likely cause the lamp to break.
Caution:
Under operating conditions, THE LAMP WILL GET EXTREMELY HOT AND WILL
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF TOUCHED.
Caution:
Before attempting to replace the lamp, make sure the TV has completely run through its
cooling cycle. Turn the power off and wait until the Lamp LED blinks very slowly and
turns off completely.
Caution:
Unplug the TV. If you feel any warmth as you place your hand near the lamp, DO NOT
TOUCH IT. Wait until the lamp has completely cooled before attempting to replace it.
After turning the power off, wait at least 1 hour.
Caution:
NEVER attempt to replace the lamp with the TV plugged into a wall outlet.
Attempting to replace the lamp with the TV plugged in could lead to a severe electrical
shock.
Caution:
DO NOT DROP the used lamp. The inside of the lamp is under pressure. Dropping or
other hard shock could cause the lamp to shatter.
Caution:
ALWAYS recycle the used lamp. Because the lamp contains a small amount of mercury, it
cannot be thrown away with regular trash. Follow the recycling instructions included with
the Lamp Replacement Kit.
