w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m28 Troubleshooting Your ProjectorChanging the LampReplace the lamp when the message "Lamp is approaching the end of its useful lifein full power operation. Replacement suggested!" appears on the screen. If thisproblem persists after replacing the lamp, contact Dell. For more information see,"Contacting Dell".CAUTION: The lamp becomes very hot when in use. Do not attempt to replacethe lamp until the projector has been allowed to cool down for at least30 minutes.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.CAUTION: If the lamp has shattered, be careful as the broken pieces aresharp and can cause injury. Remove all broken pieces from the projector anddispose or recycle according to state, local or federal law. Go towww.dell.com/hg for addtitional information.4 Loosen the 2 screws that secure the lamp.CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb or thelamp glass at any time. Projector lamps arevery fragile and may shatter if touched.5 Pull up the lamp by its metal handle.NOTE: Dell may require that lamps replacedunder warranty be returned to Dell.6 Replace with the new lamp.7 Tighten the 2 screws.8 Place the lamp cover and tighten the 2 screws.9 Reset the lamp by usage time selecting the leftLamp Reset icon in the OSD Management tab.CAUTION: LAMP(S) INSIDE THISPRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUSTBE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OFACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERALLAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TOWWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCEAT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECKWWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
