Appendix H: Lamp Cartridge Replacement, continued
CAUTION
BURN DANGER!
During normal operation, the surfaces inside
the TV near the lamp are extremely hot.
TOUCH THE LAMP CARTRIDGE BY THE HANDLE ONLY
Do not touch the glass parts of the lamp cartridge.
1.Turn TV power off and allow lamp to cool at least one hour before proceeding.
2.Remove the plastic air exhaust grille/cover by removing two screws with a #2 (large) Phillips screwdriver. See figure 1.
3.With a large
These are captive screws and cannot be removed completely from the lamp cartridge.
4.Grasp the wire handle of the lamp cartridge and pull the old cartridge straight out towards you. Note the orientation of the cartridge. See figures 2 and 3.
5.Do not touch the glass parts of the new lamp cartridge. Oils from your fingers on the glass could cause premature failure of the lamp. Insert the new cartridge into the TV in the same orientation as the old cartridge. Push on the cartridge housing until it is fully seated.
8.With either your fingers or the screwdriver, gently tighten the three screws. If using a screwdriver, only use two fingers for final tightening. AVOID OVERTIGHTENING!
9.Replace the plastic grille/cover and retaining screws.
10. This lamp contains mercury. Do not dispose of old lamp with common trash. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.com.
CAUTION
ONLY REPLACE LAMP CARTRIDGE WITH THE SAME
PART NUMBER 915P026010.
WARNING
THE GRILLE/COVER IS PROVIDED WITH AN INTERLOCK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION. DO NOT DEFEAT ITS PURPOSE OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE WITHOUT REMOVING GRILLE/ COVER COMPLETELY.
Figure 1. Removal of the exhaust grille
Figure 2. Removal of lamp cartridge
Handle
Figure 3. Lamp-cartridge handle
To order a new lamp under warranty, call (800)
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