Samsung BP96-0608A Second Generation How To Guide Replacement DLP TV Lamp Guide

For Lamp Codes: BP96-00608A and BP96-00826A (first generation E23 lamps, or Big lamp)

Tools Required: Standard Philips & Flathead screwdrivers, Pair of Pliers, A new Philips Lamp

Time Required: About 15 minutes

Abstract: This guide is being published to show how easy it is to replace your original Samsung BP96-00608A Lamp and your Samsung BP96-00826A First Generation Lamp.

**SPECIAL NOTE** Samsung went through various revisions of this part and here is a breif explanation of what they did:

Samsung original started out with the first version of this Lamp Enclosure using a Big 100W/120W Philips Brand Lamp calling it the BP96-00608A for the very first generation HLP Series DLP TVs. Pictures shown here:

The next production run of Samsung DLP TVs were badged as "HLR Series DLP TVs." These enclosures carried the same exact bulb as the first generation HLP Series DLP TVs which also carried a Big 100W/120W Philips Brand Lamp but this time they decided to change the Lamp Enclosure model number to BP96-00826A while discontinuing the BP96-00608A model Enclosure because they were essentially the same part. Pictures shown here:

Soon after, a new BP96-00826A lamp enclosure was released. Why? Philips introduced a more reliable lamp and Samsung incorporated this lamp while in the production of the HLR Series DLP TVs. At this time, Samsung discontinued use the the Big Philips Lamp and opted to produce everything with the newer, smaller form factor. It assumed that the old lamp (Philips 100/120W 1.0 e23) was discontinued for reliability issues. Remember UHP Technology was only introduced by Philips in 1995...and the design on the e23 is a few years outdated.

What was it replaced with? A new form factor, the e22 was released in two flavors: a 100/120W 1.0 and the 120/132W 1.0. These are both ventalated lamps which seem to run cooler and hence, are more reliable. There were only a few Samsung enclosures that featured the 100/120W lamp, while most take advantage of the 120/132W lamp. As long as your ballast is capble of pumping out 120W, your TV can take advantage of the 120/132W lamp!

Ok, well...how do I know if I have a compatible ballst? Two things you need to consider. As long as you do not have the oddball enclosure type (ah...we're referring to the BP96-0023A which features a OSRAM 1.3 lamp you're ok!). Second thing to consider: as long as your original enclosure is NOT the following, you are ok! BP96-00224A, BP96-00224B, BP96-00224C, BP96-00224D. A brief explaination of each is below:

Much of this has been documented on other pages on this site, please take a look for a more complete history. All in all, if you're confused, it's not your fault -- it's Samsung's!

The small 100/120W was quickly replaced with the small 120/132W lamp and is currently used in ALL current model Samsung lamp based DLP TVs (late model HLS and HLT TVs). Production on the HLS with the new lamp started in 2005.

Due to the discontinuation of the Big 100W/120W Philips Brand Lamp, Samsung decided to re-design their BP96-00826A Enclosure to fit the newely designed Small Philips Vented Lamp while maintaining the part number of BP96-00826A. Pictures shown here:

Since most first generation Samsung DLP TV customers' Television sets came with a Big 100W/120W Philips Brand Lamp, FixYourDLP.com has created a pantented adapter that will allow the new Small Philips Vented Lamp to fit in any enslosure that originally carried the Big 100W/120W Philips Brand Lamp ... This allows the first generation Samsung HLP and HLR Series owners to replace their old Big 100W/120W Philips Brand Lamp with the new Small Philips Vented Lamp which will allow the first generation Samsung TV owners to enjoy the brighter and more reliable Small Philips Vented Lamp. As we all know, reliability is the key factor in Television lamps.

Philips Lighting, Inc. are the sole inventors and innovators of UHP Lamp Technology. OSRAM, LTI, and Other 3rd Party manufacturers are duplicators of Philips Lighting, Inc.'s technology. Philips Lighting has manufacturing plants in Belgium and China for their UHP Lamps and are the leader in QUALITY and RELIABLITY.

UHP Lamps are used in all DLP and LCD Projection TVs and Projectors until 2007 - The LED Based Samsung DLP TVs were released, however, UHP Lamp based DLP TVs by Samsung and all other manufacturers are still manufacturing UPD Lamp based Televisions and Projector

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING PHILIPS BRAND LAMPS IN YOUR TV SET AS DESIGNED BY YOUR TELEVISION MANUFACTURER.

This guide shows you how to replace the Big 100W/120W Philips Brand Lamp with the new and more reliable Small 120W/132W Philips Brand Lamp using a patented lamp adapter created exclusively by FixYourDLP.com and Discount-Merchant.com... This lamp adapter

NORMAL DISCLAIMER:
— Do NOT purchase generic brand lamps such as LTI, APO or third-party manufacturers such as OSRAM. These lamps were NOT engineered with and for your TV…only your Philips lamp has been engineered to work flawlessly and output the best possible color. Above that, it just doesn’t make sense to choose an aftermarket lamp for a $5-$10 difference (and in many cases they are more expensive!!). Be a smart consumer and do your research! Discount-Merchant.com promises to be the low price leader in all Projection TV Lamps they carry…if this is not true, let us know and we’ll fix it!

1. Standard Philips & Flathead screwdrivers
2. Pair of Pliers
3. A new Philips Lamp
4. 15 minutes of your time

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…

Here is the Samsung BP96-00826A First Generation (Same as BP96-00608A) Lamp Enclosure, remember you can click on any image to enlarge!

Step 1: First lets remove the metal back part of the enclosure by removing the screws above… Here we go!

Gently pull off the metal cage to reveal your Philips lamp…Here is what you should see:

Now we need to remove the nut and the screw of the connector shown below…We use a standard set of pliers with the nut and your good old Phillips screwdriver...

We take the lamp out of the enclosure by removing the three screws holding the plastic ring in place...

Here are some good photos of your old PHILIPS lamp and the new PHILIPS lamp + ADAPTER that we will be replacing it with. Sometimes it is very hard to tell the difference between a bad lamp and a good lamp. The filament in most cases will not show signs of wear or enflamation... Even though the lamp may "look good" it's looks can be deceiving!

***Technicians: Don't bother checking for CONTINUITY becuase ALL UHP LAMPS WILL FAIL CONTINUITY TESTS as the lamps have a "firing gap" in the filament (similar to a car's spark plug).

Now it’s re-assembly time! Let’s put in the new PHILIPS LAMP + ADAPTER and screw it into the enclosure! As you can see, the adapter allows the NEW PHILIPS VENTED E22 Lamp to retrofit into your older Samsung enclosure! This invention allows you to take advantage of the reliability of the new vented lamp with your older Samsung TV. This lamp is currently being used in ALL 2007 Lamp based DLP TVs!

NOTE: Be careful when screwing-in the side connector on to your new lamp. It’s best to hand torque as this terminal is very sensitive and might break with a lot of torque.

Here we go... Let's just put back the top screws of the metal enclosure and get ready to watch some TV!

Samsung DLP Lamp BP96-00608A & 00826A How-To Replacement Guide