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Replacing the lamp
• If lamp replacement is performed while the projector is suspended upside-down from the
ceiling, make sure that no one is underneath the lamp socket to avoid any possible injury
or damage to the human eyes caused by fractured 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. Loosen the two captive screws on the
lamp compartment cover.
3. Remove the lamp compartment cover.
4. Loosen the two captive screws that
secure the lamp.
• 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.