Panasonic DLP Lamp TY-LA1500 How-To Replacement Guide

For Part Number: Panasonic TY-LA1500 (Sealed replacement lamp for DLP televisions, SMALL lamp, SEALED lamp)

Tools Required: Philips and flathead screwdrivers, 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 Panasonic TY-LA1500 sealed lamp using an OEM 120W Philips Small lamp.

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Necessities:

1. A long Phillips head screwdriver...
2. A new Philips Lamp with ballast connection.
3. 10-15 minutes of your time

For the Panasonic TY-LA1000 Guide, click here.

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 Panasonic TY-LA1500 lamp enclosure guide, remember you can click on any image to enlarge!
To replace this lamp, it is recommended that the connectors for the lamp are already attached.
Because the wiring is sensitive, some lamp retailers and e-tailers may require you to cut or re-attach these delicate components.
DO NOT CUT ballast wires! We recommend that you simply use a new set, or you may have problems later on.

Panasonic TY-LA1500 Enclosure
This guide is for the TY-LA1500, which is similar to the TY-LA1000, with minor differences in the connector. We'll have the TY-LA1000 guide up soon!  
Remove Screws 1 & 2 from LSMA0580
We will start by removing 2 of the 4 screws holding down the metal cage (LSMA0580). Keep each piece in a safe place!
Remove Screws 3 & 4 from LSMP0378
Now we remove the remaining 2 screws in order to separte/detach the aluminum cage.  
Panasonic DLP/LCD Lamp TY-LA1500 Screws
Here are the 4 screws... Make sure you don't lose them!
Panasonic Part# LSMA0580 for TY-LA1500 Enclosure
Now we remove the caging (Panasonic part num LSMA0580).  
TYLA1500 Ballast Connector Screws
There are two screws holding the ballast connector in place. You'll need to remove those as well.
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Here's a better view of the ballast connector and it's two screws.  
Remove the screws of 1 of the metal clips.
Now let's continue to remove one of the two metal clamps/clips in order to remove the lamp... It is not necesarry to remove both.
Leave one clip in tact for easy installation.
As you see, we left one metal clip in place in order to make the process faster and easier!  
Panasonic Part# LSMP0378 for TYLA1500 Enclosure
Here is a shot of the pastic lamp holder (Panasonic part number LSMP0378).
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The new lamp should have ballast wires and a black connector. . We recommend purchasing your lamp with the wires installed from our favorite supplier... Cutting the wires may cause a false contact and may damage the ballast or lamp.  
Replace the Philips 100/120W 1.0 Lamp in place
Carefully place the new lamp in, one side at a time... The mount the ballast connector in place.
Philips Replacment Lamp is recommended...
Move the wires out of the way gently... Make sure you don't damage the post... The lamp's connector posts are sensitive!  
Slide the lamp in one side at a time.
 
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Make sure you seat the lamp connector in all the way before screwing it down.  
Connector for T-YLA1500
The connector should sit flush as shown here...
Panasonic OEM Replacement Parts
Screw the lamp clamps back on tight. Your lamp should fit in nice and snug.  
Make sure the wires are clear from harm!
Be sure the wires are not hanging out or in the way of the cage...
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Make sure the wires are not sticking to the back part of the lamp. Even though they have heat sheilding, it can weaken the cable over time with direct contact to intense heat... Now lets screw on the connector.  
Gently replace the metal caging/houseing
Gently slide the metal part of the enclosure back on.. be sure that the wires don't get pinched in the process.
Replace screws 1 & 2 on the TYL-A1500 Housing
Lets put back the first two screws of the enclosure...  
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And now the final two screws...
Finito!  Finished!
That's it! You're done! 10 minutes or less!      

 

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…Buying generic lamps or cutting wires can void your warranty. BUYER BEWARE!

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