I need to change the bulb in my WD65731 dlp tv. I have taken the cartridge out. How do I get to the bulb. I repleced my lamp and still have no picture. Am still getting a "blinking" lamp light on front panel display. I belive there is a "lamp motor" and it was maing an ever increasing humming sound prior to my picture going out. Does the blinking "lamp" light on front display indicate a defective motor? How hard is it to replace the motor? Where is it located in releation to the lamp?

anytime something is taken apart, the reverse procedure invariably leaves something out. recheck everything b4 creating a projectile.

you may have a ballast fault which provides high voltage to your bulb or lamp door switch may be at fault check for continuity.

The bp96-01472 tells me the set was made by Samsung---lamp should be easy to find=============GOOGLE that number with the word lamp after it and you will find many places that sell it.

Two ways here, buy a generic "bulb", take the cartridge with the bulb apart etc, these generic lamps cost less but are no bargain as they usually have a shorter life span.

Get a lamp with the cartridge (bulb and housing) and your task will be easy.

Samsung bought the Akai name some years ago, all products with that name are Samsung.

When changing the lamp do not touch the glass face with your hands as any oil will cause the lamp to fail very quickly.

If you have any questions post a comment here and I will reply, the site will email me.

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the problem is likely the projection lamp .. you can replace that yourself if you are handy .. you must unplug the set and make sure everything is cool ...avoid getting finger prints on the new lamp ...here are a few places where you can get a new lamp ... you can also see what it looks like on this site ...

http://www.bluestar-online.com/Mitsubishi_Model_WD_65731_Replacement_DLP_Lamp_p/wd-65731.htm?gclid=CLb9k4zf-6ACFdk55QodwT3dxw

the lamp is likely in a cubby in the back of the set (where you used to see the bright light) ...

the lamp is mounted in a cage ... you can get the lamp already mounted in a new cage from here ...

http://purelandsupply.com/WD65731-Mitsubishi-DLP-TV-Bulbs.html

......it costs more mounted but its easier to change and you will need a new cage if yours is damaged .. from the site above you can see what the cage looks like with the lamp already mounted ..

your lamp is a model 915p049010 ... that is available thru amazon at a good price here:.(includes cage)........

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-915P049010-Lamp-DLP-TV/dp/B001AJ8RAA/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0

CK your Fans make sure they are running or set will not come on.also if you can solder resolder power supply board.

I have the same exact tv mitsubishi offers a one year warranty from the date of purchase the website is mitsubishi.com and if you don't have anymore warranty you have to pay $250.00 for the bulb. I didn't have the warranty anymore so I went to a website bluestar-online.com and I paid $129.00 for a WD65731 bulb and free shipping 2-3 days. Hope this helps.

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u sure it pluged in all way unplug tv take bulb out look at bulb not broken in side is it re set it in then reset lamp life on tv

yes it is in a cartridge and it is plug and play. and if 1 year old still under wtty. The dimness could also be your fluids??

in the rear their is a section were you can uncrew and replace the lamp. be sure that its unplug from the ac outlet and you wear a glove so you wont touch the lamp.

I have a brand new L2114a lamp for sale. I paid 299 plus shipping on ebay but it turned out to be the wrong one (despite what the manual says). I ordered the correct one I needed from HP. I am willing to part with it for 200. I can send pictures of the lamp and the box and the reciept. This is a BRAND NEW LAMP.

This lamp works in the following televisions and replaces the lamps listed below:
HP Pavilion md5020n 50-inch High Definition DLP TV L1735A
HP Pavilion md5820n 58-inch High Definition DLP TV L1736A
HP Pavilion md6580n 65-inch High Definition DLP TV L1737A
HP Pavilion md5880n 58-inch High Definition DLP TV L1798A