Lamp Exploded in my Samsung DLP-HLP5085!! - Blu-ray Forum

jag2007 · 01-14-2008, 04:17 PM

The Lamp Exploded in my 3 yr old Samsung DLP-HLP5085. I was watching the game on Saturday night and I heard a loud pop from my TV and then a sound of glass breaking a grinding noise then I got a weird electrical type smell. Is my TV shot or will a repair be able to bring it back to life?? I do have it under CC warranty so I am not to worried but will it be able to be repaired or should I start looking for a replacement?(how’s the replacement option work with a CC warranty?) Any one else have an experience similar to mine?

miked924 · 01-14-2008, 04:22 PM

Never heard of one exploding before, wonder what caused that?

ay221 · 01-14-2008, 04:24 PM

I heard of them. Read them on avsforum's projector section. Happens either on a bad lamp or an old lamp. I think for the most part they have to vacuum out the glass parts from the projector and put in a new bulb. Not sure if some had to replace the projector all together.

Sonny · 01-14-2008, 05:20 PM

As long as that ( the bulb ) was all that broke , it can be replaced no prob.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 01-14-2008, 05:48 PM

That bites! My grandparent's Magnavox HDTV lamp blew out as well and they only had it for 14 months but good thing is it was under warranty. I wish people would be more picky about what they're getting other than listening to stupid sales people who are only trying to get rid of cheap clearance items

jag2007 · 01-14-2008, 06:10 PM

The set has performed great for the last 3 years. It was pretty much top of the line when I purchased it. I am kinda on the fence though if they were to say not fixable for some reason what type of replacement would I be able to get? The set was @ 3gs &some change would I be able to replace it with a set costing the same today?

Mega-Prime · 01-18-2008, 12:40 PM

I had a bulb explode in my projector once,

Just be careful cleaning up the shards & preferably wear gloves cause there's mercury in them.

Then just slip in a replacement bulb & enjoy another 3 - 5 years of T.V watching.

jag2007 · 03-22-2009, 08:06 PM

Ok so this morning my TV is dead!!! I've got a Triangle on the little display where the smiley face usually is. Any idea what it could be? I still have warranty from CC I hope i don't have a hard time getting this TV fixed or replaced. Has anyone out there had the same error and has any one had to deal with CC for warranty work since the closures?

poogie · 03-22-2009, 08:29 PM

Bulb is considered wear and tear product, read your warranty again. If it is not covered, expect to pay 200-300 dollars for replacement.

JJ · 03-22-2009, 08:47 PM

14 months! Just like the timeframe BluRayFanatic gave...how macabre.

jag2007 · 03-22-2009, 08:49 PM

CC replaced a bulb for me once so if it's just a bulb cool they should replace again right? And i just bought Bolt on Blu this morning!!! So my son is watching the DVD in his room.

poogie · 03-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Bought my TV from Ovation Indiana dealer, dealer told me they would replace it if it goes bad. My warranty is about to expire, hopefully it goes bad before my time is up.

VinnAY · 03-22-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jag2007

CC replaced a bulb for me once so if it's just a bulb cool they should replace again right? And i just bought Bolt on Blu this morning!!! So my son is watching the DVD in his room.

I'm going to say that those plans usually specify one replacement of the bulb, but it'd figure that you would read the plan you purchased and would hence, know for sure. Or would have called them and asked, by now.
At any rate, the bulb isn't all the expensive, I have a backup on hand for my HL-S5687W, cost me $86 from a place called river city electronics, google for their site and then you can enter the model number of bulb and see what you're looking at price wise for replacement. These guys ship quick, too.

poogie · 03-22-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnAY

I'm going to say that those plans usually specify one replacement of the bulb, but it'd figure that you would read the plan you purchased and would hence, know for sure. Or would have called them and asked, by now.
At any rate, the bulb isn't all the expensive, I have a backup on hand for my HL-S5687W, cost me $86 from a place called river city electronics, google for their site and then you can enter the model number of bulb and see what you're looking at price wise for replacement. These guys ship quick, too.

Can you please provide a link, thanks for the help.

jag2007 · 03-22-2009, 09:56 PM

I guess I'll have to wait until Monday to call the warranty they are closed today so we'll see. I just had the 1st lamp replaced back in Jan 07 is that triangle error mean I need a new bulb?
Since the warranty is from Circuit City I am not actually sure if it just covers one bulb replacement or not.

SammyG · 03-22-2009, 10:01 PM

This just happened to my brothers Samsung, he got the new bulb and 15hrs of viewing, something else exploded. I'll find out what model he has tonight.

KennyPowers · 03-23-2009, 12:59 AM

My Samsung just did this about an hour ago. Guess I'll be calling CC for the 3rd time for a repair on this TV. Last time it took them roughly two weeks to get out and repair it. Good luck man!

Mr.White · 03-23-2009, 01:11 AM

When I worked at a movie theater a few years back a Xenon bulb exploded inside the projector when a movie was showing,at least 3 people were seeing the film at the time(we gave refunds and passes),I believe it was Shopgirl.I was upstairs by the Booth when it happened,man them bulbs are LOUD when they explode,the manager said that these projector bulbs are well over a $1000.00 apiece,I find that a hard to believe but thats what he said! They make quite a mess too inside the projector!

badboi · 03-23-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jag2007

I guess I'll have to wait until Monday to call the warranty they are closed today so we'll see. I just had the 1st lamp replaced back in Jan 07 is that triangle error mean I need a new bulb?
Since the warranty is from Circuit City I am not actually sure if it just covers one bulb replacement or not.

Did your tv not come with an owner's manual? I know my Sony did, and usually they will list what all the error codes mean. You might want to check and see what your manual says the "triangle" error means.

And usually extended warranty companies will only cover 1 bulb replacement. After that, it's your problem.

jag2007 · 03-23-2009, 03:56 PM

UPDATE: I was able to get someone on the phone to speak to about my issue and CC will send someone out tomorrow afternoon to look at the TV.

01-14-2008, 04:17 PM	#1
jag2007 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:17	Help! Lamp Exploded in my Samsung DLP-HLP5085!! The Lamp Exploded in my 3 yr old Samsung DLP-HLP5085. I was watching the game on Saturday night and I heard a loud pop from my TV and then a sound of glass breaking a grinding noise then I got a weird electrical type smell. Is my TV shot or will a repair be able to bring it back to life?? I do have it under CC warranty so I am not to worried but will it be able to be repaired or should I start looking for a replacement?(how’s the replacement option work with a CC warranty?) Any one else have an experience similar to mine? Last edited by jag2007; 01-14-2008 at 08:50 PM.

03-22-2009, 09:56 PM	#15
jag2007 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:17	I guess I'll have to wait until Monday to call the warranty they are closed today so we'll see. I just had the 1st lamp replaced back in Jan 07 is that triangle error mean I need a new bulb? Since the warranty is from Circuit City I am not actually sure if it just covers one bulb replacement or not. Last edited by jag2007; 03-22-2009 at 10:01 PM.

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01-14-2008, 04:22 PM	#2
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Never heard of one exploding before, wonder what caused that?

01-14-2008, 04:24 PM	#3
ay221 Special Member Member since:Oct 2006	I heard of them. Read them on avsforum's projector section. Happens either on a bad lamp or an old lamp. I think for the most part they have to vacuum out the glass parts from the projector and put in a new bulb. Not sure if some had to replace the projector all together.

01-14-2008, 05:20 PM	#4
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	As long as that ( the bulb ) was all that broke , it can be replaced no prob.

01-14-2008, 05:48 PM	#5
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	That bites! My grandparent's Magnavox HDTV lamp blew out as well and they only had it for 14 months but good thing is it was under warranty. I wish people would be more picky about what they're getting other than listening to stupid sales people who are only trying to get rid of cheap clearance items

01-14-2008, 06:10 PM	#6
jag2007 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:17	The set has performed great for the last 3 years. It was pretty much top of the line when I purchased it. I am kinda on the fence though if they were to say not fixable for some reason what type of replacement would I be able to get? The set was @ 3gs &some change would I be able to replace it with a set costing the same today?

01-18-2008, 12:40 PM	#7
Mega-Prime Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:New-Brunswick, Canada Blu-ray collection:1066 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I had a bulb explode in my projector once, Just be careful cleaning up the shards & preferably wear gloves cause there's mercury in them. Then just slip in a replacement bulb & enjoy another 3 - 5 years of T.V watching.

03-22-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
jag2007 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:17	Ok so this morning my TV is dead!!! I've got a Triangle on the little display where the smiley face usually is. Any idea what it could be? I still have warranty from CC I hope i don't have a hard time getting this TV fixed or replaced. Has anyone out there had the same error and has any one had to deal with CC for warranty work since the closures?

03-22-2009, 08:29 PM	#9
poogie Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:244	Bulb is considered wear and tear product, read your warranty again. If it is not covered, expect to pay 200-300 dollars for replacement.

03-22-2009, 08:47 PM	#10
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	14 months! Just like the timeframe BluRayFanatic gave...how macabre.

03-22-2009, 08:49 PM	#11
jag2007 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:17	CC replaced a bulb for me once so if it's just a bulb cool they should replace again right? And i just bought Bolt on Blu this morning!!! So my son is watching the DVD in his room.

03-22-2009, 08:53 PM	#12
poogie Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:244	Bought my TV from Ovation Indiana dealer, dealer told me they would replace it if it goes bad. My warranty is about to expire, hopefully it goes bad before my time is up.

03-22-2009, 10:01 PM	#16
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	This just happened to my brothers Samsung, he got the new bulb and 15hrs of viewing, something else exploded. I'll find out what model he has tonight.

03-23-2009, 12:59 AM	#17
KennyPowers New Member Member since:Mar 2009	My Samsung just did this about an hour ago. Guess I'll be calling CC for the 3rd time for a repair on this TV. Last time it took them roughly two weeks to get out and repair it. Good luck man!

03-23-2009, 01:11 AM	#18
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	When I worked at a movie theater a few years back a Xenon bulb exploded inside the projector when a movie was showing,at least 3 people were seeing the film at the time(we gave refunds and passes),I believe it was Shopgirl.I was upstairs by the Booth when it happened,man them bulbs are LOUD when they explode,the manager said that these projector bulbs are well over a $1000.00 apiece,I find that a hard to believe but thats what he said! They make quite a mess too inside the projector!

03-23-2009, 03:56 PM	#20
jag2007 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:17	UPDATE: I was able to get someone on the phone to speak to about my issue and CC will send someone out tomorrow afternoon to look at the TV.

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