Maintenance48
Replacing the lamp
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always turn the projector off and disconnect the
power cord before changing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of severe burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes
before replacing the lamp.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution
when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces.
• To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and/or compromising image quality by touching
the lens, do not touch the empty lamp compartment when the lamp is removed.
• This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of
this lamp in a proper manner.
• To assure optimal performance from the projector, it is recommended that you purchase a
BenQ projector lamp for lamp replacement.
1. Turn the power off and disconnect the
projector from the wall socket. If the
lamp is hot, avoid burns by waiting for
approximately 45 minutes until the
lamp has cooled.
2. Turn the projector over. Then loosen
the screws on the lamp cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover from the
projector.
• Do not turn the power on with the lamp
cover removed.
• Do not insert your fingers between the
lamp and the projector. The sharp edges
inside the projector may cause injuries.
4. Loosen the screw that secures the lamp.