You have to take the cartridge apart; usually a few screws. Be careful not to touch the glass face of the new lamp with your hand. You will find usually two connections on the lamp: one at the end that usually has a nut and lock washer--do not over tighten when you reattach. the other is on the side of the lamp and usually is a machine screw with a lock washer---I usually use a needle nose pliers to tighten the nut and a philips type screwdriver to tighten the side screw----note which of the two wires is which and usually one is longer than the other. As you take the cartridge apart note where the screws that close it go and how it slides apart. You should know generic bulbs usually do not last as long as original lamps--they cost less but you are always taking a chance----The reason you do not want to touch the face of the bulb is it is like a halogen unit---oil from your hand will cause it to fail---if you attempt to clean it use a lens cloth for a camera--best way is to avoid touching it at all----Last: you also need to be careful about the 2 wire plug when you take it apart and put it back together-If you do not assemble it correctly it may not plug back into the set--take your time---this kind of job usually only takes about 10 minutes. Let me know if this was helpful with a vote---if you need direct help my email is:
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