Follow this 3-step guide for replacing the lamp in your Mitsubishi WD-92742 RPTV. You’ll need a a new Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11 Lamp.

Step 1: Know when to replace

Wondering when to replace the Mitsubishi WD-92742 RPTV? Watch for the telltale signs of a dimmer picture on screen or colours that appear off. When the Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11 lamp is no longer working the Status Light on the front of the Mitsubishi WD-92742 RPTV will begin blinking red.

Replace the Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11 lamp immediately.

Find this lamp sold on Amazon by these authorized distributors:

• Aurabeam Replacement Lamp for Mitsubishi 915B455011 915B455A11 TV with Housing
• Lytio Economy for Mitsubishi 915B455011 TV Lamp (Bulb Only) 915B455A11
  Lutema 915B455011-PI Mitsubishi Replacement DLP/LCD Projection TV Lamp (Philips Inside)

  Step 2: Buy the right lamp

  Although generic lamps may appear to be a bargain, you should purchase your Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11 lamp from an authorized manufacturer These knock-off lamps are made with inferior, counterfeit parts that can damage the sensitive mechanisms in your Mitsubishi WD-92742 RPTV. These generic lamps advertise as compatible but may end up costing you more since they have a shorter lamp and are prone to explosions. Buying an authentic lamp from a legitimate source keeps your projector under warranty and gives you a solid guarantee that the lamp you are installing is suitable for your projector.

  Learn the 7 Ways to spot a counterfeit lamp.

  Step 3: Installing the new Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11

  Before installation: Turn off the TV and allow it to cool for one hour. Failure to do so can put you at risk of burning yourself since the Mitsubishi WD-92742 RPTV operates under high heat.

  

  • After TV has cooled, turn the TV around to access the lamp cover located at the back of the Mitsubishi WD-92742 RPTV

  

  • Using a #2 Philips screwdriver, loosen the screw holding the cover in place. Put the cover to one side.

  

  • Loosen the screw securing the lamp cartridge, releasing it from the mating threads. This is a captive screw so it will not be separated the lamp cartridge.)
  • When the screw is loosened, gently grasp the handle on the lamp cartridge and pull the lamp straight out. DO NOT TILT, as there may be glass fragments that will fall inside the TV.
  • If this happens, carefully pick up the larger shards wearing rubber gloves. Take a cloth just damp enough to pick up the small shreds. It’s important to pick up the broken lamps since this lamps does have mercury. Read more about proper clean-up from the EPA.
  • Learn what to do should the bulb shatter.
  • Take out the bag supplied with your new lamp and open it up. You’ll store the old lamp in this bag.
  • Put the old lamp gently into the opened bag. Close the bag.
  • Gently slide in the new Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11 lamp into the slot, making sure not to tile the lamp.
  • Tighten the screw in the lamp.
  • Replace the cover and tighten the screws.

  NOTE: The Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11 lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps! If you bought from an authentic manufacturer, they will recycle the lamp for you at no extra cost (another reason to buy authentic lamps).

  Learn how to extend the Mitsubishi Mitsubishi 915B455011/915B455A11 lamp by reading 7 Tips for extending RPTV lamp life.

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This time it’s the Mitsubishis Owner’s manual for your projection TV’s

You can download or view them here:

Mitsubishi WD-62530, WD-52531, WD-62531 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-52631, WD-57731, WD-65731 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-57831, WD-65831, WD-73831 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-52526, WD-62526 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-52627, WD-62627 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-Y57, WD-Y65, WD-57732, WD-65732, WD-73732 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-52327, WD-62327 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-52825, WD-62825 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-52525, WD-52725, WD-62525, WD-62725 Click here.

Mitsubishi WD-C657, WD-Y577, WD-Y657, WD-57733, WD-65733, WD-73733, WD-57734, WD-65734, WD-73734 Click here.

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Step 2.- On the front of your TV locate the lamp door below the TV screen.

Use a Philips screw driver to unlock it and remove it.

 Step 3.- Inside you’ll be able to find the lamp enclosure.

Uninstall the two screws holding the enclosure in place.

Step 4.- Pull it out from your TV using the metal handle.

The inside will look something like this.

Step 5.- Place the new enclosure inside & secure it in place using the screwdriver.

Step 6.- Place the lamp door before trying to turn the TV, that’s because there is a white switch that needs to be pressed in order to turn on.

Step 7.- Reinstall the screw on the lamp door and your finished.

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