hdtv lamp

X2CRAYZIX · 06-28-2008, 03:43 AM

just wait till the lamp goes out in your HD tv . Mine went out today and when I called to get prices on it I was like wow . This Tv is only a year and a half old and its gonna cost me $449.99 to buy a new lamp (holy chit)

John#21 · 06-28-2008, 06:18 AM

Dlp tv? What model do you have?

X2CRAYZIX · 06-28-2008, 10:26 AM

Toshiba

ed5150 · 06-28-2008, 10:39 AM

DLP can and will do that to you...that's why I switched to LCD.

TRM8ER · 06-28-2008, 11:23 AM

That's why for big ticket items, I get the extended warranty which covers everything.

I have had to use some of the warranties on stuff already and it has paid off. I got a brand new computer monitor($299.00) and new Sony receiver($599.00) through my extended warranties. Good luck with the TV though.

ImpactStang · 06-28-2008, 11:38 AM

damn thats pricy...i know when my lamp goes out its gonna be about 250 retail to get a new one, but ours are supposed to last about 4 years before they do that...im surprised yours went out so quick. was it a high watt lamp or something? it wasnt under warranty?

Bigdrumma22 · 06-28-2008, 12:30 PM

Check Ebay, I've seen some on there for around $100-150 before.

TheBocSez · 06-28-2008, 02:05 PM

You may want to contact Toshiba. I have a Toshiba DLP TV and there was a recall on my model. They sent me out a free replacement bulb.

John#21 · 06-28-2008, 06:21 PM

Check around for prices like the previous poster stated. You should be able to get a bulb for around 150-200$ and replacing it should be something you can do yourself.

I think the bulbs avg. life is 2K or 4k hours, i don't remember which. That should be the only thing to ever go wrong with a dlp (in general).

avsforum.com has good info.

**lazer96gt** · 06-28-2008, 09:45 PM

i recently went thorugh this with my buddy's Mitsubishi DLP. the "light" is encased in a unit that has ventilation screens and a self contained fan (yours may be different). The screens get clogged with dust and the light overheats. usually the new lights are updated with larger screen holes. call customer service and BITCH! it's always good to remove the light and vacuum the screens periodically.

X2CRAYZIX · 06-28-2008, 10:01 PM

hypnawtic101 · 06-30-2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRM8ER

That's why for big ticket items, I get the extended warranty which covers everything.

I have had to use some of the warranties on stuff already and it has paid off. I got a brand new computer monitor($299.00) and new Sony receiver($599.00) through my extended warranties. Good luck with the TV though.

Extended warranties, FTW

06-28-2008, 03:43 AM	#1
X2CRAYZIX Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Universal City Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (4)	hdtv lamp just wait till the lamp goes out in your HD tv . Mine went out today and when I called to get prices on it I was like wow . This Tv is only a year and a half old and its gonna cost me $449.99 to buy a new lamp (holy chit)

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06-28-2008, 06:21 PM	#9
John#21 I wasn't born with enough middle fingers. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,532 Trader Rating: (0)	Check around for prices like the previous poster stated. You should be able to get a bulb for around 150-200$ and replacing it should be something you can do yourself. I think the bulbs avg. life is 2K or 4k hours, i don't remember which. That should be the only thing to ever go wrong with a dlp (in general). avsforum.com has good info. __________________ GO SPURS GO

06-28-2008, 06:18 AM	#2
John#21 I wasn't born with enough middle fingers. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,532 Trader Rating: (0)	Dlp tv? What model do you have? __________________ GO SPURS GO

06-28-2008, 10:26 AM	#3
X2CRAYZIX Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Universal City Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (4)	Toshiba

06-28-2008, 11:23 AM	#5
TRM8ER Killing all the newbs with the IW!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: san antonio Posts: 717 Trader Rating: (4)	That's why for big ticket items, I get the extended warranty which covers everything. I have had to use some of the warranties on stuff already and it has paid off. I got a brand new computer monitor($299.00) and new Sony receiver($599.00) through my extended warranties. Good luck with the TV though.

06-28-2008, 02:05 PM	#8
TheBocSez Professional Leash Holder Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Converse, TX Posts: 1,083 Trader Rating: (1)	You may want to contact Toshiba. I have a Toshiba DLP TV and there was a recall on my model. They sent me out a free replacement bulb.

06-28-2008, 09:45 PM	#10
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,491 Trader Rating: (6)	i recently went thorugh this with my buddy's Mitsubishi DLP. the "light" is encased in a unit that has ventilation screens and a self contained fan (yours may be different). The screens get clogged with dust and the light overheats. usually the new lights are updated with larger screen holes. call customer service and BITCH! it's always good to remove the light and vacuum the screens periodically. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...bra_193899.htm Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190 Last edited by lazer96gt; 06-29-2008 at 04:33 AM.

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