Bought this bulb in October...its December 4.. IT doesn't work! Worked for a couple of weeks....was it a bad bulb? How do I get a replacement?
1821398
With a 4 1/2 star rating and over 200 comments it's hard to believe these could be counterfeit. I'd say your more than likely got a bad one, or someone touched the bulb with their bare hands. Hopefully Amazon can help. Good luck.
1821399
Go through your purchases and go to replace refund for this item. Then they will send you instructions on how to get a replacement
1821400
Wondering if the installer touched the bulb with their bare hands and created hot spots thus burning it out prematurely.
1821401
probably was a bad bulb, same thing happened to me. I think these actually may be counterfeit and Amazon is unaware. I have learned that the copies are so good that only the OEM can tell. Sorry don't know how to get a refund.
118332
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.
493907
Very strange. The same thing happened to me. You can get a replacement bulb pretty cheap at the big box stores. Was easy to replace. However be careful. When I first set it up, the bulbs got so hot that it burned a hole in the side of the box.
1488874
Sorry I can't help. I threw mine out after it failed to work in the lamp we bought it for. In fairness, I think the lamp was the problem, not the bulb.
1264847
I still use the same bulb and usually have no problem with them. Having one last for 3 months was unusual but that could happen, I was more disappointed about the second bulb not working at all. If you purchase them you should test both bulbs once received.
2101856
That is the symptom I had that caused me to buy this bulb.Installed it and have been good every since then. Call the seller and see what they say.
977716
I have purchased a number of these bulbs from this seller and never had a problem with them on issues like yours. If you have pictures it helps to include them to show that it was not from mishandling. The expected life is 10,000 hrs, they don't specify a warranty. You can also contact Amazon. The delay in contact could be the time of year (Christmas).
501875
I had the same issue where all the original bulbs blew out in a month. I shopped around a bit for finding a good replacement and home depot, lowes, Ikea all have them fairly cheap. It uses the G4 halogen bulb. Hope this helps.
1200693
Make sure you buy the Samsung brand and not one of the off-brands. Same thing happened to us, repeatedly. Local TV repairman hooked us up with the correct bulb. Bulb is much more expensive but at least you won't be replacing it again. Good Luck!
1162162
I have tried to replace the bulb myself and was unable to figure it out. I ended up purchasing a new one, I figured it was inexpensive enough and not worth the stress of finding a replacement bulb etc...
1194137
I just had to replace the bulb yesterday! My cover pulled off very easily...just need to squeeze the cover a bit to one side and pop out the tab that holds it up there...I'd suggest trying a flat screwdriver if it isn't coming open, though be gentle with the screwdriver. Good luck.
2230424
Had to return mine. Installed it and worked for one day. When it comes to your sets bulb you should only replace it with either a genuine sony part or a phillips bulb. I learned the hard way too. I found a bulb that works perfectly at, "Discount-Merchant.com" cost me $100.00. Its has a Phillips lamp in it. Good luck
1274181
I bought two lamps. One is still working perfectly. The other one was also working just fine until about a month ago and it blew out as well. Still waiting to hear about any resolution to the issue.
931798
Check your power source. Make sure it's strong enough. Maybe you just got a bad bulb ! Mine is still working fine.
979919
hello RICKY I purchased the same bulb my self and I found it to work very well. but you are not suppose to touch the bulb at all because it will blow out real soon. ok now the bulb only last a year if its new . also amazon will give you your money back when they get there product back I hope you find this help full
1397477
My advice would be to contact the seller or the direct manufacturer. They may be able to replace the damaged bulb free of charge or at least inform you of the proper bulb to purchase and replace yourself. Most companies will provide missing instructions/manuals if you call and request them or find them online
1156938
Get in touch with GProducts, the company that actually sold you the bulb. Look in your order history in Amazon.com. You will see the choice on how to get in touch with them regarding any problems with the bulb. The bulb is warranteed for one year but should have lasted about three years. I bought mine in octover. I hope I do not have the trouble you are having.