Dell M209X Projector - Manual (Page 34)

34 Troubleshooting Your Projector
Changing the Lamp
The following message appears on the screen when your projector lamp is
approaching end of life and requires to be changed:
Lamp is approaching the end of its useful life in full power operation.
Replacement suggested. www.dell.com/lamps
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Safety Instructions as described on page 6.
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 lamp or the lamp glass at any time. Projector lamp
is very fragile and may shatter if touched. The shattered glass pieces are sharp
and can cause injury.
CAUTION: If the lamp shatters, remove all broken pieces from the projector
and dispose or recycle according to state, local, or federal law. For more
information, see www.dell.com/hg.
To replace the lamp:
1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the power cord.
2 Let the projector cool for at least 30 minutes.
3 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp cover, and remove the cover.
4 Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp.
5 Pull the lamp up by its metal handle.
NOTE: Dell may require lamps
replaced under warranty to be
returned. Otherwise, dispose or
recycle the lamp. For more
information, see Lamp Disposal on
page 35.
6 Replace with the new lamp.
7 Tighten the two screws that secure
the lamp.
8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten
the two screws.
9 Reset the lamp usage time by
selecting Yes for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp menu. (See Lamp menu on
page 25)
warning label