Lamp Unit Replacement - Toshiba 52HM85 Service Manual

Cautions when replacing LAMP UNIT (E998Z; PJ-D95-LMP)
The light source for this TV is a mercury lamp with internal atmospheric
pressure that increases during use. The lamp has a limited service life
that varies depending on user settings. If you use the lamp beyond its
service life:
you may notice a reduction in the colors and/or brightness of the pic-
ture; and
the strength of the quartz glass in the lamp will be reduced and the
lamp may rupture (often making a loud noise when this happens). If
the lamp reputres, the TV will not operate until the lamp unit is replaced.
Note: The lamp unit is designed so broken lamp glass remains se- Note: The lamp unit is designed so broken lamp glass remains se-
curely inside the lamp unit. curely inside the lamp unit.
CAUTION: Always handle the lamp unit with care.
The lamp unit in this TV was designed for safe replace-
ment by consumers; however, if the lamp unit is subjected to inten-
tional abuse (such as excessive mechanical abuse or handling by
children or pets), the unit may break, exposing edges or pinch points.
When to replace the lamp unit
You should replace the lamp unit:
if the picture darkens and/or colors fade;
if the lamp does not light; or
If you hear a loud noise and the picture goes black, which may indi-
cate a lamp rupture (LED indication #8). See LED indications on
page 6.
Note: Be sure wear the gloves before replacing the lamp unit.

LAMP UNIT REPLACEMENT

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