Replacing a projector or TV lamp is normally a straightforward process that was designed for end users to be able to do themselves. You will find detailed instructions specific to the model of your projector or TV in your user manual, usually under the heading ‘Lamp Replacement.’  However most models are very similar so you may not have to hunt for your manual after all!

Always ensure your projector ot TV is turned off and the power cords are unplugged. There will be a lamp cover located on your projector or rear projection television that typically has 2 or 3 screws holding it in place. Your manual will indicate where this is located if you can’t see it from looking over your projector or rear projection television. You need to undo these screws and take the lamp cover off to get to the lamp.

The lamp base will also be held in place in your projector by screws. Your manual will indicate which screws you need to undo in order to lift/slide your lamp out. Your lamp will slide out in one piece.

At this point it is the best time to check and replace or clean your filter in your projector. If you can see any dust then it is recommended that you very gently vacuum it out with the nozzle of your vacuum, trying not to let the nozzle touch anything.

Now you are ready to insert the new lamp.  Slot the lamp into place and replace the screws that hold it in place. Then place the lamp cover back on and screw it down.

Nearly all projectors and rear projection televisions will require you to reset the lamp hours when you install a new lamp. The process of resetting hours on a projector or a rear projection television does vary between the different manufacturers. Instructions on how to reset the hours will be in the user manual that came with your projector or rear projection television. If you do not still have the manual you can usually find one online by searching the model number of your projector or rear projection television.

For a video on how to replace a projector lamp please click on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM6r66luODc

For a video on how to replace a rear projection television lamp please click on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQTKt9skeyE&feature=related