How to replace a Viewsonic projector bulb
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- čas přidán 24. 11. 2020
- This shows how to replace a bulb in a Viewsonic PA503S projector, though the procedure is likely very similar to many other "in family" viewsonic projectors.
The bulb cost $35 on amazon, just over 10% of the cost of replacing the whole thing, and it's super easy to do - all you need is a philips screwdriver, and the replacement bulb: style RLC-108:
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Just saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks! I thought I had to unscrew the bottom too. Turns out I only had to unscrew the top. I have the px700hd and this tutorial would work the same as it has the same film and screws at the top as yours
Fantastic! I tried on my own and failed. These instructions worked like a dream. Now my projector works great. Thanks!
My bulb lasted about 3 years using the projecter everyday about 3 hours on Eco Mode: i just changed to a new bulb great video
my previous bulb on a px700hd in ewco ran 6800hrs as far as life.. outstanding lifespan...eco is still super bright on these and fans are so quiet
Just changed the bulb in my px725hd. It was a breeze and the Philips platinum bulbs seem even brighter.
Thanks for the instruction!
thank you - very helpful
AMAZING! 😁
Mine blew up but it did not wreck the projector. Most the glass stayed in the bulb cage so very little got in the surrounding area. For some reason the hour meter would not reset.
Hi friend. I have a problem with the same PA503W version, it turns on very weak and turns off by itself, then it turns on a red warning light indicating lamp. Should I replace it or is the problem different? help
Did the previous bulb blow? If so there might be debris in the turbo fan which cools the bulb, slowing it slightly.
Excellent video, thanks! Do you know how to reset the hour meter in the menu?
I never even thought to look for that to be honest...I figured I'd just run it until it burns out again 🙂
@@lightningfrog27 I asked VS, will see if they reply to that email. It probably can't be done because then people could reset them whenever and flip them on Craigslist.
@@lightningfrog27 On the menu, Advanced > Lamp Settings > Reset Lamp Hours
Thanks!
@@lightningfrog27 No Problem.
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Dang my screw to take housing stripped out 😓
How can I reduce heat.My projector is in a box for reducing noise.
Don't put your projector in a box. The overheating is due to you cutting out airflow and that will drastically reduce its lifespan and likely even result in total failure or worse...fire.
After replacing the Bulb ...My View sonic projector shutdowns after 5minutes. I tried three different bulbs, fans seems to be running fine too, but no luck. Is there something else i need to replace?
Without knowing any better, i'd guess it's a thermal protection circuit that it shutting down the projector....but since you mentioned the fan is working fine, i imagine there's some sort of problem with the internal temperature measurement/monitoring system....not sure if that's user replaceable. sorry!
px700hd also doing same.. a few mins and shutdown... fan is working, lamp is working ,bright ,no sign of damage but shuts down in a few mins then red lamp light comes on along with thermal warning light.
The assembly won’t come out on mine. I’ve disconnected the lamp connector and u screwed that to screw. When I pull on the clip it won’t come out at all. Can’t seem to figure out what it’s stuck on
Could be a slight interference with the the alignment pin, and just needs to be jiggled?
@@lightningfrog27 I just banged the shit out of it and it came out
How much viewSonic bulb projector
İs there a uniformity problem in this projector
Not that I've noticed...it has been working great for ~3 years, and after replacing the bulb, it seems to be good as new 🙂
@@lightningfrog27 thanks for reply :) mine has faded in top and bottom left corners. I have using it only 2 months and not used too freqeuntly. Some of the people in the forums say that in this price range uniformity problem is normal but I can't satisfy this answers anyway .Especially when I project fully white image I notice more easily but in movies it is hard to notice.
My suspicion is that opposite corner (or side) loss of brightness is related to a loss of symmetry of the reflector behind the bulb...you'd think that the designers would work hard to ensure dimensional stability across typical operating temperatures...so maybe a problem caused during assembly?
Either way, I guess I lucked out. Thanks for watching the vid...hope it was helpful!
when he slid the bulb in the housing cover it look like it the bulb had a new golden coat, or sweater!
Black body
Those small screws are of to cheap quality. To strong screwed in, they break before they unscrew
6:40 jesus christ don't film directly into the bulb lens like that. Are you trying to blind people?