Comments on: Damage or Fire Warning on Samsung DLP Television BP96-01653A Lamp

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:03:30 +0000

I own the above mentioned model and have never changed the bulb in my 3 years of owning. However, last week a thick black smoke was emanating from the back of the TV, though the DLP was still working perfectly. I immediately unplugged the TV. This week I plugged it back in and it works with no problem. Before I call the repair man, does anybody have a clue what could be going on with this TV. Im pretty savvy with electronics, but this one has me stumped.

By: Miguel marroquin

Miguel marroquin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:14:56 +0000

i have the same problems you guys are having same b.s buying lamps and making rich this fake lamps companis i al redy sped like 350.00 please don buy this dlp tvs eny more i am to dup my samsung w/the same bulp bp96-01653a tv was 3 years old

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:21:08 +0000

I seem to have the same issue that many have posted about this… I’ve recently replaced bulb/housing in May ’11, then after 2 months usage, had to replace it again in July… and now a 3rd time. Wonder if there is a defect in these TV’s or is it just normal… I was told to unplug the TV on extended leave… or is it normal that these bulbs have a 3-4 month lifespan under normal usage?

By: Grant

Grant — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:18:53 +0000

What position should the door push the blue safety switch to. I have a HLT5075 bulb and door panel look exactly like the ones in your photos, and when I close it, the switch is pushed up. Everything that I read online says that the switch should be pushed down by the arm on the door. This door does not have an arm and I see no way for it to hold the switch down. Just trying to make sure that I am putting this thing back together correctly. Thansk for any help that you may be able to give

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By: Omar Forestieri

Omar Forestieri — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:44:19 +0000

I think mainly the risk is in the lamp change process, the contact in the lamp body is attached through phillips screw and you need to adjust it tight, if not, loose contact may result in overheating weaker junctions of the line between ballast and lamp. The other contact is easily secured because is with a nut intead of a screw, so you can fix it tight enough with a wrench. User is not aware of this and may not have a good screwdriver, so he would think that a good tight is not neccesary. That problem would not arise if you order the complete part at samsung because this union comes perfectly tighten at factory.

By: Don

Don — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:20:24 +0000

Just replaced my BP96-01653A lamp with 8,300 hours on it. The lamp did not fail, just got quite dark over the last month. Amazing how bright the TV is again. Thanks for the heads up on the fire risk. It is very important to have the wire bracket secured properly.

By: kumar

kumar — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:36:13 +0000

This just happened to me as well – on my 2nd replacement bulb. Worked fine for 10 days and then suddenly the bulb blew out causing smoke and smell. Now I cannot remove the bulb since it appears to be melted and glued somewhere. If this is problem due to improper seating – how did it work for 10 days?

By: nathan

nathan — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:11:28 +0000

i have had my samsung for about 18 months replaced the bulb 2 months ago and it just went again did you have any luck yet i have heard a weak ballast can cause it and i found them for 65 bucks i don’t want to get one if i don’t need to

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:47:23 +0000

I just had the same thing happen when I replace the lamp and did not get the connectors seated properly. Melted one end of connector in side TV and on new lamp. Worked and did not go out but smelled bad so unplugged and determined issue.