Lamp Unit Replacement - Toshiba 46HM95 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
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service life:
you may notice a reduction in the colors and/or brightness of the pic-
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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
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You should replace the lamp unit:
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if the picture darkens and/or colors fade;
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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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