Epson 500 - Manual (Page 57)

Replacing the Lamp
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Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector and wait for the P power light to stop flashing.
2. Unplug the power cord and any cables.
3. If the projector has been on, let it cool for about an hour.
4. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp cover (they don’t come all the way out), and
then remove the cover.
5. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp.
6. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
7. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws.
Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could
result in premature lamp failure.