I recently had to replace the lamp in my Samsung DLP TV after 3 years. Worked great for 1 month. Today, while watching TV, the screen went black. The lamp no longer lights when I turn on the TV. Does anyone know how to tell if this is a defective lamp or has the ballast gone bad?
Dale,
Your problem could be a defective lamp. Where did you buy your lamp from. Make sure you buy from a reputable dealer. Samsung parts department or my favorite discount-merchant.com ... They both sell original bulbs and have great service.
OvadoggvO,
I bought my lamp from discount-merchant.com and it was here the next day... Man those guys are fast... Great recommendation and my TV is working like a charm!