What problems would replacing this possibly fix? My bulb looks good, but the tv keeps turning off and on by itself only after a few minutes.
1011613
This part is like a starter for the lamp that lights the television screen up. If you're getting a picture for a while, it means that the ballast is managing to start the lamp and probably isn't the problem.
1011614
I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look through some online forums and see that this is a common problem with these units. I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look... » Read More I had the same issue (turn off after a few minutes). I called a Samsung tech rep and they told me to replace the bulb. I did that and had the same issue. I called Samsung again and they recommended I replaced the ballast, so I bought this and replaced it and still had the same issue. When I called Samsung again, they said I now have to take it to someone for service because the control board had to be replaced. I decided it wasn't worth any more money, so after over $100 in parts and a few hours of my time, my TV ended up in a recycling center. If you have a Samsung DLP, you can look through some online forums and see that this is a common problem with these units. « Show Less
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in theory it should fix the problem of the tv turning off & on. We replaced the bulb, it worked for a few hours or days (can't remember). then we googled for more help & saw something say that a lot of times you have to replace the ballast as well as the lamp. did that & it still doesn't work. We just decided to buy a new tv & be done with it instead of having someone look at it & pay that charge as well. I am sure this doesn't really help, but that's what our experience was.
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I replaced the bulb in my WD-65735 tv about a year ago and it's still working. Since we have the same tv I want to tell you that the dlp chip is easy to replace also. All you need is a screw driver, a new dlp chip and follow the directions. Just remember to plug those little clips back in. I forgot one and it took me 10min to figure it out. Good luck.
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It has been my experience that when the red light flashes on my TV that the lamp needs to be replaced. You might try removing the lamp and re-inserting it to see if that fixes it, but if you get the same flashing of the light on your TV, you probably need to replace the lamp. Cheap and easy to do! Just follow the directions in your owner's manual!
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That would be the plastic on the bulb getting got which means you have ran the TV too long these televisions run got when left on for extended periods of time. I only run mine for three to four hours at the most then I give it a break so as to let the bulb cool off. If you find the light blinking on the front after doing so unplug it wait a few minutes and then plug it back in and the light should be off I hope this helps
1624126
Mine worked fine. Maybe its the light bulb that needs to be replaced. I don't know how to do that. Return it if you can.
2101479
I'm not sure. It could be the bulb. The only issue I had with these TVs is the bulbs. But so far, so good. Call Mitsubishi.
2272314
Yes. No sound no picture it is probably time to replace the bulb and housing. Check owners manual and make sure you get the right bulb and housing. If that was problem you will have a new TV.
775417
i just took mine into the shop for the same problem, very irritating hearing it turn on and off all the time just to start, it would take like 10 minutes for my tv to finally turn on, the technician at the shop said the power supply was bad and i wasn't getting enough power to the main board to turn the TV on, 200 bucks later, I am happy, fix it, it is worth it.
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I am no expert by any means but that's what my old one was doing before I installed the new one. They say not to touch the bulb. Did u try reinstalling it? Maybe u got a defective one, I don't know. Maybe blow some air in there to remove some dust? Again I'm not an expert, but for me no issues.
1954677
I would open it up and reset the bulb. Dust off the inner connection also. It develops a lot of dust and the connection may not be there.
1899506
Ipurchased 2 because of the price as a backup in the event I need to rerurn one for credit. They wont send a replacement but will issue credit for re-purchase. I suggest to all that you invest in a small electronics fan that turns on when the TV is on ro keep the bulb cooler. It will extend the bulb life infinitely.
1317835
My TV had the same problem. I decided it didn't probably matter and bought it. However, Amazon a actually sent me the wrong model of lamp, which didn't fit in the tv. I ended up taking the new lamp apart and putting the bulb itself in the old lamp. It was quite easy, just a few screws. Regardless, I still think the p does not matter, especially because many sites seem to use the two interchangeably. I'd say buy it.
1317837
My TV had the same problem. I decided it didn't probably matter and bought it. However, Amazon a actually sent me the wrong model of lamp, which didn't fit in the tv. I ended up taking the new lamp apart and putting the bulb itself in the old lamp. It was quite easy, just a few screws.Regardless, I still think the p does not matter, especially because many sites seem to use the two interchangeably. I'd say buy it.
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If your screen is going dark or the tv cuts off for no reason, then yes the bulb most likely is the issue. Your bulb is dependent on your model number. My tv had a sticker on the side that had the bulb number on it. If you can get me the model number I can tell you for sure.
1341798
That sounds like the type of response most TV's have when you have a burnt out bulb, or one that is slow to warm up. I would double check to make sure your bulb is fully plugged into the contacts in the back of the TV and give it another try. It might take a little while for the bulb to warm up initially. If that doesn't work, and your previous bulb did, it might be possible you got a bad bulb, or it was knocked around in shipping.
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Mine did the same thing, turned off randomly. Sometimes would stay on with no problem. I replaced the bulb with a genuine OEM bulb from Phillips and the problem stopped. The bulbs they sell are not oem as I can tell from when I got the oem part they have differences. Mine starting going out a couple months from purchase just like yours.
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So, mine has started doing the same thing. It has been months since I replaced mine and it is just now flickering. My guess is that the bulb is just cheaply made and not a true Factory bulb. For as cheap as the bulb was I wouldn't expect much over a year out of it but the flickering is pretty annoying. I don't know of a fix other than getting a new bulb.