Sony DLP Lamp XL-2000 How-To Replacement Guide

For Part Number: Sony DLP Lamp XL-2000 (Sealed replacement lamp for DLP televisions, SMALL lamp, SEALED lamp)

Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, a pair of pliers, and a new lamp.

Time Required: About 15 minutes

Abstract: This guide is being published to show how easy it is to replace your original Sony DLP Lamp XL-2000 Lamp using an OEM lamp.

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Necessities:

1. A Phillips screwdriver
2. A Pair of Pliers
3. A new Philips Lamp
4. 15 minutes of your time

NOTE: The bulb should be handled with a clean lint-free cloth at all times to avoid any dirt or oil. Our hands are naturally oily…The oil residue from our hands can cause premature failure of the lamp if the front side of the lamp is not wiped down after the installation. It doesn’t hurt to do a final wipe with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth before reinstalling your lamp…

Here is the Sony DLP Lamp XL-2000 Lamp Enclosure, remember you can click on any image to enlarge!

Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
This guide is for the Sony XL-2000. Make sure you've got the right lamp.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
You'll need the tools mentioned above.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Examine the enclosure.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Identify the screws holding the metal housing in place. We'll get that off first.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Use the Philips screw drive to remove the top metal and plastic piece.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
There should be two of these screws.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Pull the two pieces apart.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
You'll see the wires are still attached to the connection and the terminals.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Use your pliars to remove the nut from one of the terminals on the lamp.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Loosen the scerw from the terminal.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Remove both wires, and move them so they are out of the way.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Remove the wire clamp holding the lamp in place. Pinch inward.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Pull down, then up.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
You can now dismount the lamp.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
This is what it should look like at this point.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Now we have to remove the lamp from the cover.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
This is easily done with your screw driver.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
At this stage, you should have quite a few pieces laying about--DON'T LOSE THEM!
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Install the new lamp and reverse the proceedure.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Place the lamp and front cover back into the housing.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Make sure the lamp fits in properly, then reattach the wire clamp.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Hand tighten the nut to the terminal after attaching the wire to the end of the lamp.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Excessive torque can break the terminal.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Your front piece is complete, so set it back into the rest of the housing.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
This is what your lamp should look like when it's complete.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
Top view, showing the ballast connector.
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
This is the back side of the enclosure.  
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
 
Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure
The lamp should fix snug into the enclosure, and you should be able to see it.   Sony XL-2000 P22h lamp and enclosure You're done!

 

IMPORTANT: The bulb should be handled with a clean cloth at all times to avoid any dirt or oil. Our hands are naturally oily…this is a no-no for these lamps. It doesn’t hurt to do a final wipe with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth before reinstalling your lamp…

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