Align the groove on top of the new lamp’s housing with the corresponding groove pocket inside the TV, then slide the new lamp into place.
7 Tighten the thumb screws clockwise until finger tight only. Do not over- tighten.
8 Slide the lamp door closed. IMPORTANT: The door must be closed completely to the left. Otherwise, the TV will not operate.
9 Go to page 73 for instructions for set- ting the Lamp Rating and resetting the Lamp Lifetime Counter.
CAUTION: When installing the new lamp, do not touch the glass envelope. Oil from skin can reduce lamp life.
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CAUTION: When removing the lamp, do not touch the glass envelope. It may still be hot.
Grasp the handle, then pull out and slightly down to remove.
WARNING: The lamp contains mer- cury. Dispose of the lamp in accor- dance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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