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Troubleshooting Your Projector 35
Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life
in full power operation. Replacement suggested! www.dell.com/lamps" appears on
the screen. If this problem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. For more
information, see "Contacting Dell".
CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replace
the lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least 30
minutes.
1
Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2
Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
CAUTION: If the lamp has shattered, be careful as broken pieces are sharp
and can cause injury. Remove all broken pieces from the projector and
dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. Go to
www.dell.com/hg for additional information.
4
Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. Projector
lamps are very fragile and may shatter if touched.
5
Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
NOTE: Dell may require that lamps
replaced under warranty be returned to
Dell. Otherwise, contact your local
waste disposal agency for the address
of the nearest deposit site.
6
Replace with the new lamp.
7
Tighten the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
8
Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 2
screws.
9
Reset the lamp usage time by selecting
"Yes" for
Lamp Reset
in the OSD
Lamp
tab. (See Lamp menu on page 27)