Who makes the Sony xl-100e LCD lamps?

Sony doesn't make lamps for their LCD TVs! Philips is the original lamp manufacturer for your Sony xl-100e Lamp. In rare instances, Osram may also be the original, but they still use a Philips lamp driver, or ballast, so it's best to replace with a Philips brand UHP lamp!

Sony xl-100e replacement lamp Watch my demonstration!

How does the Sony xl-100e LCD Lamp work?

  • Sony xl-100e lamps are pre-charged with about 15,000 volts
  • There is no actual filament inside because it's a gas lamp
    (Hg - mercury vapor)
  • Sony LCD lamps will fail continuity test

How long do Sony LCD lamps usually last?

  • First Generation Sony lamps lasted from 2,000 to 3,000 hours or more.
  • Second Generation Sony lamps will last up to 8,000 hours.
  • Second Generation Sony lamps have better consistency.
  • All depending on your usage and the type of lamp you have.

What are the benefits of replacing the entire lamp unit (the lamp and the enclosure)?

  • Super quick installation.
  • Just pop the old one out, and the new one in.
  • Newer enclosures don't warp and are safer to re-use later.
  • The cost is now almost negligible. You'll spend only $80.00 more for a lamp inside the enclosure from Discount-Merchant.com.

How easy is it to replace just the lamp?

It can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes depending on your personal dexterity with a screw driver, but replacing a lamp yourself is very straight forward. I can do it in 5 minutes!

Whether you have a Samsung, RCA, or Mitsubishi, swapping out the lamp is very easy. The ballast wires don't even have to go in any particular order because most LCD's use AC (alternating current, for those tech-savvy people).

Where do I purchase the lamps?

Sony xl-100e, sometimes written as XL100E can be purchased from many places such as Discount-Merchant.com, which sells bulb-only and lamps with enclosures for various TV models. I highly recommend them because they are one of the largest parts distributors in the United States with a very loyal customer base. Any company can sell you lamps, but Discount-Merchant.com also provides free technical support and same day shipping--just read their reviews online!

What TV Models are compatible with the Sony xl-100e lamp?

These are the compatible TV models for this part number, you can click on the TV model number to access the owners manual


NOTE: You're not always going to be able to see the part numbers and you shouldn't worry about them. The complete cage part number is what matters and this is usually on the lamp housing and on the right side of your TV. It looks like:

Sony xl-100e lamp enclosure sticker

Symptoms of a bad lamp:

  • If you hear audio, but have no picture
  • If you hear a ballast click, but the lamp doesn't ignite
  • If you can't see the lamp light up in the back of the TV
  • If you have blinking lamp indicator lights
  • Visual indication that the lamp is blown
  • Dim picture after years of use

Symptoms of another part malfunctioning:

  • Consistent or inconsistent clicking from the ballast
  • Screeching or winding sounds from the color wheel
  • No picture, no audio (possible power supply or ballast)
  • Blurry picture, or truncated picture (DMD or light tunnel)
  • No blinking lights, or different blinking lights
  • Spots or blobs on the screen (prevalent in LCD projection)

How do I take my enclosure out of my TV?

Sony xl-100e lamp door
Unplug your TV set first and locate the lamp door.
Sony xl-100e removing screws
1. Remove the screws securing the enclosure door.

Sony xl-100e removing the door
2. Once removing the screws, remove the lamp door.
Sony xl-100e locating the lamp
3. Inside your TV set you're going to see a plastic/metal case.

Sony xl-100e taking it out
4. Gently pull the enclosure out.
Sony xl-100e getting new lamp
5. Prepare your new enclosure to be installed.

Sony xl-100e putting it back
6. Slide in the new enclosure.
Sony xl-100e securing the lamp
7. Make sure you put the lamp correctly, you should feel a click at the end.

Sony xl-100e closing door
8. Put the enclosure door back in its place.
Sony xl-100e lamp panel
9. Put the screws that secure the door and that´s it. We're finished.

Sony xl-100e lamp Click here to watch the video guide!

What do I need to replace my lamp?

What you'll need:

  1. Phillips screwdriver
  2. New LCD Lamp (You can buy it from Discount-Merchant.com)
  3. Gloves are recommended

Note: You should handle the bulb with gloves or a lint-free cloth. Oils from your fingers can damage the bulb!


This is what happens when you touch the lamp with bare hands

1. Oils from your fingers get on the glass of the lamp.

2. When the lamp is on, the oils help heat up that particular spot on the lamp, called a hot spot.

3. That hot spot can shatter the glass on the lamp.

NOTE: The lamp can still be usable, but there will be a noticeable shadow in the picture.

Sony xl-100e - what not to do


Sony xl-100e Replacement Guide

Sony xl-100e lamp
Sony xl-100e lamp casing
Sony xl-100e casing
1. Let´s start by turning up side down the lamp, you´ll notice that the cage is secured by some screws on the top.

Sony xl-100e lamp screws
2. To extract them you´ll need a phillips screwdriver.
Sony xl-100e holder
3. In the inside of the enclosure there are some screws securing the holder around the lamp, remove them.

Sony xl-100e lamp side terminal
4. Uninstall the screw securing one of the cables to the side terminal of the lamp.
Sony xl-100e lamp top terminal
5. Now with a pair of pliers take out the nut securing the second connector from the top terminal.

Sony xl-100e lamp holder
6. Remove the holder around the lamp.
Sony xl-100e lamp replacement
7. Take out the lamp from the enclosure.

Sony xl-100e lamps old and new
8. Ready your new lamp to install it.
Sony xl-100e lamp enclosure
A. Place the new lamp inside the enclosure.

Sony xl-100e lamp placing holder
B. Next, reinstall the holder in its place.
Sony xl-100e lamp screwing holder
C. Secure it with the screws around it.

Sony xl-100e lamp cables
D. Insert the screw that conjoins the side terminal of the lamp with one of the cables.
Sony xl-100e lamp screwing cables
E. Install the nut on the top terminal to connect the cable with the top terminal.

Sony xl-100e lamp cover
F. Now return the metal top to its original place and install the screws back on.
Sony xl-100e replacement lamp enclosure
G. And you´re all finished replacing your lamp.

Sony xl-100e lamp Click here to watch the video guide!

Front Panel LED Indicators

Power

None
TV is ON

Flashes
The lamp for the light source is ready to turn on. Within 30 minutes the picture is displayed on the screen.

Standby

None
The TV is in stand by mode. The monitor is turned on by pressing power on the remote control.

Flashes
The auto shut off function works. The monitor has been turned off when the time you specify has passed after the input of the computer is cut off.

Lamp

Flash
The air filter or the lamp cover is not attached securely. When you correct, te standby lamp lights up and the monitor enters the standby mode.

Comment on this article!

Any questions or comments are appreciated; I'll try to answer them as soon as I can! Simply drop me an email at adelauney84@hotmail.com. So, leave some comments!

  • How long has your lamp lasted? I've heard some lasting 15,000 hours!
  • Was it easy to install?
  • Who have you purchased from?
  • What's your experience buying online?

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