Mitsubishi WD-73727 Lamp

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mazersteven

mazersteven

Audioholic Warlord
I have a Mitsubishi WD-73727 DLP. I have no picture, and at the bottom of the set a Red light came on "Lamp". I assume I have to replace it.

1) Am I correct in assuming it's out?

2) Is this an easy thing to do yourself?

3) Any ideas where to purchase Lamp?

4) Just call in the professionals?
 
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Sepen

Junior Audioholic
mazersteven said:
I have a Mitsubishi WD-73727 DLP. I have no picture, and at the bottom of the set a Red light came on "Lamp". I assume I have to replace it.

Yes

1) Am I correct in assuming it's out?
Yes
2) Is this an easy thing to do yourself?
Very easy, usually one screw for the lid and two for the lamp box

3) Any ideas where to purchase Lamp?
I have purchased from these guys 4 times in the last year and even though it was CA to NY I always received lamps in 2 days http://stores.shop.ebay.com/DISCOUNT-TV-LAMPS__W0QQ_armrsZ1

4) Just call in the professionals?
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No, easy fix, just wear rubber gloves as you don't want the oils of your hands to touch the new lamp


 
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Exit

Audioholic Chief
I replaced a Samsung TV bulb and I found it on the internet using google with my TV part number and "bulb". My bulb was $109 plus shipping but a TV serviceman told me Mitsibushi parts cost more, so I would estimate $150-$200for your bulb. It pays to shop. I downloaded complete instructions for removing and disassembling the bulb cage. I had to remove a panel and about 12 small cross-tip screws. They were in tight so I had to take not to round out the slots. The technician used a compact battery powered screwdriver and his repair went much easier.

On my TV there are three lighted word on the start button which light and blink different ways indicating the fault code. Check your manual and you should be able to see if there are any fault codes to look for or jf it is just the direct bulb replacement when the light is lit. My TV fault code looked to me like it needed a new bulb, but that wasn't the problem. The service technician read the code using the start button lights and a blinking code pattern. It turned out to be the color wheel motor. I didn't know to look for blinking light code pattern so I didn't look for it. That is why I mention it here.

Bulb replacement was fairly easy and I would do it again.
 
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bluebirdy

Audioholic Intern
Exit said:
I replaced a Samsung TV bulb and I found it on the internet using google with my TV part number and "bulb". My bulb was $109 plus shipping but a TV serviceman told me Mitsibushi parts cost more, so I would estimate $150-$200for your bulb. It pays to shop. I downloaded complete instructions for removing and disassembling the bulb cage. I had to remove a panel and about 12 small cross-tip screws. They were in tight so I had to take not to round out the slots. The technician used a compact battery powered screwdriver and his repair went much easier.

On my TV there are three lighted word on the start button which light and blink different ways indicating the fault code. Check your manual and you should be able to see if there are any fault codes to look for or jf it is just the direct bulb replacement when the light is lit. My TV fault code looked to me like it needed a new bulb, but that wasn't the problem. The service technician read the code using the start button lights and a blinking code pattern. It turned out to be the color wheel motor. I didn't know to look for blinking light code pattern so I didn't look for it. That is why I mention it here.

Bulb replacement was fairly easy and I would do it again.
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Nice to hear that :) Its fun to replace things.....
 
mazersteven

mazersteven

Audioholic Warlord
Up-Date (If anyone cares)

I research the recommendation (DISCOUNT TV LAMPS on ebay) from member Sepen. The listing on ebay was for a OSRAM lamp.

The listing also stated
"Philips and OSRAM are two completely different lamps with different performance characteristics and quality."
"The ORIGINAL replacement lamp for this television is made by PHILIPS."
"We recommend purchasing the PHILIPS replacement lamp as it WILL GIVE YOU BETTER picture quality and will last much longer (2-3 Years)."

So I placed a phone call, and I found out that they have a sister store (Discount-Merchant) where they sell the Philips lamp. So that is where I purchased the lamp. www.discount-merchant.com

The customer service rep (Edward) was patient with my questions, and helpful. I even received a little discount, and free shipping.

http://www.discount-merchant.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Mitsubishi-915P027010-Lamp

In the end I don't know if I was up-sold, or not--Philips vs. OSRAM. But I'm happy. :)

Who is coming to install the lamp? :eek:
 
majorloser

majorloser

Moderator
I guess I up for the install....

BTW- Osram and Sylvania are the same company. Osram is the parent of Sylvania. I believe Osram also make all of the UHP projector lamps for everybody else (P-VIP series). I think they're manufactured in Germany or Japan. So it's very likely that Philips get's the lamps from Osram.
 
majorloser

majorloser

Moderator
You figure he'd at least come back here and tell all of you how I saved the day and installed his lamp. :(

I didn't have time that evening to stick around and calibrate the set. We'll try and get to that in the not to distant future.
 
bandphan

bandphan

Banned
majorloser said:
You figure he'd at least come back here and tell all of you how I saved the day and installed his lamp. :(

I didn't have time that evening to stick around and calibrate the set. We'll try and get to that in the not to distant future.
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I thought Steven was versed in AV :eek:
 
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