Wanting to create something like a movie theater at home, first of all a large-sized TV is purchased, which occupies almost the entire wall space. Such a TV looks very impressive, but, unfortunately, in small rooms of city apartments provokes some inconveniences, making it impossible to decorate the walls themselves and the space around them.
What needs to be done to check and replace the light bulb in the projector if necessary.
This can be avoided if we consider an alternative solution to this problem. With a video demonstration, a projector can easily handle projecting an image onto an installed screen.
Given this, it is not surprising that recently projectors that are being purchased for private use have become actively in demand. Watching videos with such a technical tool is comfortable and pleasant. However, occasionally the owners of the projector are caught up in an unpleasant situation when there is an urgent need to purchase a new lamp for the projector, and then to replace it.
It is physically quite easy to purchase such an important element, since it is implemented in many trade establishments. It is more important to take the most responsible approach to the question of choosing a lamp for the projector, to take into account many important nuances.
Lamp selection
The lamp for the projector is the most important element, without which it is impossible not only to provide high-quality video support, but, in general, the performance of the technical device. In those cases when the resource of the lamp of your projector is completely exhausted, you really have to choose between buying a new lamp or buying a new projector.
Of course, in these cases, replacing the lamp in the projector is the best option. However, to acquire it, without being prepared, without being armed with sufficient information support, is simply reckless. For this reason, it is useful to study the recommendations of those who are well versed in this matter and know many subtleties that are so important to pay attention to.
Criterias of choice
So, if you want to buy a high-quality light bulb for the projector, it will be useful to perform the following steps:
- inspect the packaging from all sides;
- examine markings that are easy to spot on the outer surface;
- see how well the light bulb for the projector is packaged.
Such a thorough inspection will make sure that mechanical damage is completely excluded, respectively, you can continue to carry out activities to ensure the absolute quality of the goods. If there are traces of damage, it is better to refuse such a proposal, ask to demonstrate another copy.
It is important to carefully examine the lens, which is the most important part of the projector. If the lens will have even the slightest scratches, high-quality demonstration of the video will be impossible. Inspection is best done when wearing gloves beforehand. Such preventive measures will avoid the appearance of fat marks on the lens surface. The fat residues not only spoil the aesthetics, they are capable of provoking a quick exit from the construction of such an important part for the projector.
The problem is that the lamp gets very hot during operation. However, this heating is distributed evenly over its entire surface. In the presence of greasy traces, the heating uniformity is lost, respectively, some parts of the surface are heated excessively, causing in some cases even light bulb explosions.
After visual inspection you were able to verify the integrity of the lighting element, it is important to proceed to the practical verification of its successful operation. In this regard, many begin to overcome the question of how to check the projector lamp, how to make sure its high-quality functioning.
The easiest way is to check with an additional projector available. Of course, in this case it is also necessary to perform a series of actions aimed at initially removing the existing lamp from the projected device, and after this the introduction of a new lighting element into it.
TIP. This method of verification will allow you to verify not only the ability of the module to emit luminous flux, but also how well the image is displayed on the screen. It is very important to make sure that the loss of color transmission is not provoked.Replacing the lamp module
After the successful acquisition of a lamp module that suits you in all respects that are suitable for a particular model of your projector, a new task arises, focused on replacing the failed unit. To cope with the implementation of such a task will be able to anyone who needs it, will show heightened interest, having previously studied useful tips.
Replacement Algorithm
At the moment when your projector has stopped working, it is important to initially disconnect it from the network, wait some time for all its parts to cool. After that, arm yourself with a screwdriver and slowly, in order not to damage the housing cover, unscrew the compartment cover. You will now find the bolts securing the lamp module. Of course, you have to unscrew them too.
When all the locking elements are removed, nothing prevents the unit from being removed, grab a special handrail made of metal or plastic and pull it gently towards you. Do not allow sudden movements that may cause the lamp module to slip out of the hands and be completely damaged.
If you purchased a new lamp module at a shopping center, it means that you need to introduce it to the place that you just vacated. If you purchased the flask itself, then you need to first implement its introduction into the existing module. Of course, in this case you will have to do a very laborious job.
If it is difficult for you to remember the way of connecting the flask to the module, it is best not to rush, but carefully consider everything, take photographs of all connections if necessary. After that, you can unhook the connectors, and after them the wire clips.
Wear gloves to prevent grease from getting on the surface of the new bulb, then inject it into the right place, connect the connectors. Just in case, gently wipe the surface of the flask to eliminate the presence of traces of dust and dirt.
It remains to return the lamp module, make sure that it “sat down” in the right place, then bolts should be fastened securely. Then, of course, return the compartment cover and lock it too.
After making sure that the assembly is correct, connect the device to an electrical outlet and turn it on. Do not forget to perform one more important step. This technical tool is accompanied by a kind of software, one of the tasks of which is to count the hours of operation of the lamp module. After the introduction of a new bulb, it is important to reset the indicators of such a counter, otherwise it will be simply impossible to count on the correct operation of the projector.
So, if you had to deal with the need to replace the lamp bulb for the projector module, study the tips and proceed boldly with practical steps. They should be bold, but neat and clear, then you can count on the most effective result.