Chapter 11: Appendix

Lamp unit replacement and care (continued)

How to replace the lamp unit

WARNING: RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER REMOVE TV COVERS, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. REFER ALL SERVICING NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.

Required tools: Manual Phillips screwdriver; gloves.

Optional tool: 5/32” or 4mm Allen wrench.

1. Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.

WARNING: Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by this

lamp. Always turn off the TV and unplug the power cord before opening the lamp unit door.

2. STOP! Allow the lamp to cool for at least one (1) hour before replacing it.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE!

The temperature of the lamp immediately after use

exceeds 392°F (200°C).

Touching the lamp before it has cooled will result in severe burns. ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) HOUR BEFORE REPLACING IT.

3. On the lamp unit door on the side of the TV, loosen the thumb screw by hand or by using a 5/32” or 4mm Allen wrench, and then remove the lamp unit door.

TV back

Thumb screw

Lamp unit door detail

4. Using a manual Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the lamp unit.

Lamp unit screws

WARNING: RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK!

The lamp unit door is provided with an interlock to reduce the risk of electric shock and excessive ultraviolet radiation. Never defeat its purpose or attempt to service without removing the lamp unit door completely. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.

5. Grasp the lamp unit handle and gently pull the lamp unit

straight out of the TV. Set the old lamp unit aside (see “Disposing of the used lamp unit” on page 100).

Note: Wear gloves when replacing the lamp unit.

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Toshiba 52HMX94 owner manual How to replace the lamp unit, Grasp the lamp unit handle and gently pull the lamp unit