How Do I Replace a Mitsubishi HC3000 DLP Projector Lamp?
The Mitsubishi HC3000 DLP projector features a lamp that will last for 2,000 to 3,000 hours, depending on the mode in which you use it. The projector will turn itself off once the lamp timer indicates that the bulb has been used for 2,000 or 3,000 hours, although it can also turn itself off if it detects a premature lamp failure. You should consider keeping a spare lamp on hand, as they can be hard to find in retail stores. Wait for the projector to cool from its last use, and then remove it from its mount. Place it on your work surface and gently turn it upside down. It should be facing you with its bottom side facing up. Remove the single Phillips screw from the lamp cover, and lift the lamp cover off. If the projector’s lens is pointing away from you, the lamp cover will be on the projector’s left side, located slightly closer to the front than the back. Remove the three screws holding the lamp assembly in place, being careful not to drop them into the projector. Slowly and gently r
