Toshiba 46HM15, 62HM15A Disposing of the used lamp unit, Replace the thumb screw and hand-tighten

Chapter 11: Appendix

Lamp unit replacement and care (continued)

How to replace the lamp unit (continued)

6. Carefully insert the new lamp unit straight into the TV until it is fully seated.

Note :

•Never subject the lamp unit to excessive shock.

•Never touch the lamp unit glass or otherwise get it dirty.

Doing so may affect the image quality and reduce the service life of the lamp. See “Cleaning the lamp unit glass” below.

CLEANING THE LAMP UNIT GLASS

If you accidentally touch the lamp unit glass or otherwise get it dirty, wipe it with a lint-free lens cleaning cloth (such as a cloth for cleaning camera lenses or eyeglasses).

CAUTION: NEVER clean a hot lamp with any type of flammable liquid or aerosol

cleaning agent. Many ordinary cleaning agents (such as glass cleaners) contain chemicals that may be flammable at certain temperatures. If the lamp unit is not allowed to cool for at least one (1) hour, such chemicals may ignite.

7. Using a manual Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two lamp unit screws.

Note: Hand-tighten only. Do not use an electric screwdriver.

Lamp unit screws

(use manual Phillips screwdriver only)

NOTE : Make sure the lamp unit and screws are installed securely; otherwise, the TV may not turn on and the lamp life may be shortened.

8. Reattach the lamp unit door, making sure to insert the hooks on the left side of the lamp unit door inside the opening in the TV cabinet.

Insert the hooks inside the TV cabinet opening.

Lamp unit door

9. Replace the thumb screw and hand-tighten.

Thumb screw (hand-tighten only)

Lamp unit door NOTE : Make sure

the lamp unit door is installed securely; otherwise, the TV may not turn on.

10. Plug in the power cord and turn on the TV. After the initial warmup period (which may take several seconds for full picture brightness), the TV should operate normally. If any of the following conditions exist, turn off the TV, unplug the power cord, and repeat steps 1–9 to ensure that the lamp unit and lamp unit door are installed correctly:

• No picture • Dark picture • TV will not turn on If, after repeating steps 1–9, the problem still exists:

Call TACP Consumer Solutions at 1-800-631-3811.

Disposing of the used lamp unit

•Place the used lamp unit in the empty box from the new unit.

•Keep the lamp unit out of reach of children and pets.

CAUTION: Always handle the lamp unit with care.

The lamp unit in this TV was designed for safe replacement by consumers; however, if the lamp unit is subjected to intentional or accidental abuse (such as excessive mechanical abuse or handling by children or pets), the unit may break, exposing sharp edges or pinch points.

•Dispose of the used lamp unit by the approved method for your area.

NOTE : The lamp unit contains mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or

recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

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