Projectors generally offer many hours of great service, whether you use them for business, education or entertainment, but all good things must come to an end. Even the best and most high quality lamps will need replacing eventually.
If you’re a first time projector owner, this can be a daunting time, as you might not know exactly what to do or even if your lamp actually needs replacing. And if it does, how do you go about replacing it with a new one?
Below are some great tips to keep in mind!
Does your lamp need replacing?
No bulb lasts forever, so of course the same goes for the one in your projector. All projectors need a light source, so when your lamp starts to flicker or dim, it may be nearing the end of it’s time. The most obvious sign that your lamp needs replacing is when you switch on the projector and there’s no picture, but this can be a little late for notice if you haven’t bought a new one yet and need to use your projector right away.
So it’s better to be able to spot the signs earlier than that. Here are some other things to look out for:
- Some projectors make it easy for you by having a warning light that comes on or flashes when the bulb is on its way out, so look out for a model that does this and double-check yours to see if this is something you can expect to happen. Other projectors may display a message on the screen when the bulb needs replacing, so there are various options.
- Keep an eye on the picture quality and brightness. If it starts to flicker or the image starts to waver, this is usually a sign that the bulb needs replacing.
Something to bear in mind is that there can be signs that your bulb’s time is running out, but there might not actually be anything wrong with your bulb. There are plenty of other potential causes, so make sure you investigate if you’re not sure.
Buying a replacement bulb is never a waste of money, because you will need to replace it at some point, but it’s better to know where to find one before it happens.
How to replace your bulb
Each projector has its own settings and is designed differently. So ideally you’ll want to read and follow any instructions that you’ve received with the unit, but here are the basic steps:
- Make sure your projector is switched off and unplugged AND that it’s cooled down after usage
- Using a screwdriver, remove the the panel
- Remove the lamp compartment door
- Being careful not to touch it with your bare hands, remove the lamp and clean around the area
- Insert the new lamp and screw the module in place
- Reset the lamp timer if appropriate
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