Replacing a DLP Lamp — Just the Bulb

by Scott Jangro on 14 March 2008

Many DLP televisions, and particularly the Samsung brand TVs, the replacement lamp is a lamp with a large enclosure. I wrote a post a few years ago on how to replace the entire DLP lamp unit.

Over the months, I’ve had many, many people ask me about whether it’s a good idea to just change out the lamp itself in these units. More and more online stores are making these available.

Until now, I haven’t really been able to answer that question. But recently, I’ve had the opportunity to test it out.

I’m happy to say that the procedure is very easy, and since I’ve been running one of these lamps in my television for a few weeks now, the picture quality is very good.

Instead of doing my typical cookbook procedure with pictures, I thought I’d do a video.

If you want to buy a replacement lamp, you can get them from these partner sites:

For the full lamp replacement kit: Partstore.com
For the lamp by itself as seen in this video: ProdigyDeals.com

  • rajkoushik
    I Just Try.......I am having trouble finding the 2 brass screws I need to lsen to pull out the entire unit. There is a large circuit chasis in front of the bulb unit preventing me from locatig the 2 brass screws. Does the chasis need to be removed first? If so how is this done? Taks for any help you may have on this.
  • Michael Collier
    I have an RCA HD DLP big screen and the other night it made about three pop sounds with in about two hours. I really didn't think anything about it until I was in my bedroom and heard (it sounded like a light bulb shattered) looked at my tv and it had sound and no picture. I opened the bulb door to find pieces of glass all inside this area of the tv. Does it sound like I just need a new bulb or is it something more? Any help woul be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Michael
  • I never knew it can be done as easy as that! Not only does the procedure looked easy, but you can certainly save money by doing it yourself. Thanks!!
  • Dave Ugalde
    I am trying to replace the color wheel for my Samsun DLP #HLP 4663. I am having trouble finding the 2 brass screws I need to lsen to pull out the entire unit. When I look at your picture of the process I see a different arangement in the back of my TV. There is a large circuit chasis in front of the bulb unit preventing me from locatig the 2 brass screws. Does the chasis need to be removed first? If so how is this done? Taks for any help you may have on this.

    Dave
  • Debbie
    I have the Samsung HLR5667. I had to replace the lamp about 2 months ago. Now the color whee was replaced, by me, today. The noise stopped but the tv will only stay on 5 seconds and then goes out with the front panel light "Lamp" flashing with High Temperature". I my have put the larger fan in wrong...backwards or upside down. Is there any way to tell for sure how it goes in??It is the larger fan in front of the color wheel that seems to cool the lamp. There is writing on it..model number etc. Does this writing got in where it can't be seen, or outwards and in what position? Help??
    Thanks! Debbie
  • Scott
    Sorry to hear that. Hopefully they'll get the correct lamp out to you quickly!

    I'm glad you like the video. thanks.
  • Lee
    I have a question about my zenith dlp rear projection. We were watching it over the weekend and all of a sudden it shut it's self off. I've gone through the owners guide and looked at the trouble shooting and it said that when the red light is flashing next to the light bulb icon that "there's a problem with the lamp or around it" is this just a way of saying that the bulb needs to be replaced ???? If so I will just but another one and replace it without having to go through a repair shop that has already told me that it's going to cost me $300.00 to look at it plus parts and labor. Your video (which I did watch was VERY HELPFUL) should me what i need to do. If you could help with this I would greatly appreciate it. Again Thank you for you time and effort and VERY HELPFUL insight..
  • Fvagh
    Scott
    The video was wonderful and self explanatory. Unfortunately the company from which i ordered sent me a wrong bulb.
    Firoz
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