Users Guide

www.dell.com | support.dell.com
282 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp
Replace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of
its useful life. Replacement suggested!
www.dell.com/lamps" appears on the screen. If this problem persists after
replacing the lamp, contact 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.
.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or the lamp glass at any time. The bulb may
explode due to improper handling, including the touching of the bulb or the
lamp glass.
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.
4 Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.
5 Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.
6 Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the
new lamp.
7 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting
the left
Lamp Reset icon in the OSD
Management tab.
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.
.
NOTE: The lamp contains mercury.
Disposal of this material may be
regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact
your local authorities or the Electronic
Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.