KDS-55A2000 - Sony TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 22

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Pull out the lamp.
Hold the indented grooves on the top 
corners of the lamp. Then pull the right side 
of the lamp for additional traction (KDS-
55A2000) or pull the lamp straight out 
(KDS-70R2000).

• Do not touch the inside of the lamp compartment.
• The lamp is very hot after use. Never touch the glass 

portion of the lamp or the non-designated surrounding 
parts.

• After the used lamp has cooled, place it into the empty 

box of the replacement lamp. Never put the used lamp 
into a plastic bag.

Put the new lamp into its place.
Make sure the lamp is securely mounted 
into the compartment. Failure to do so may 
cause a fire or the screen to go dark.

• The lamp compartment is tilted.
• If the lamp is not securely reattached, the self-

diagnostic function may be triggered and 

1

 flashes in 

red three times (page 16).

Hold this part of the lamp

Hold this part of the lamp

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Reattach the lamp door.
For KDS-55A2000, replace the door by 
inserting the two tabs in the slot from the 
left side. Slide the lever to the right and 
then turn the screw clockwise to secure the 
door.
For KDS-70R2000, turn the knob to the 
right and then turn the screw clockwise to 
secure the door.

Put the outside lamp cover back in its 
place.
Replace the cover, inserting it from the left 
side. Press the two tabs on the right side 
(KDS-55A2000) or press the clamp on the 
right side (KDS-70R2000) to secure the 
cover.

Turn on the TV and set the Lamp 
Replacement option in the Set-up menu 
(page 32).

• Until you set the Lamp Replacement option, a 

message announcing that the lamp is at the end of its 
life will appear every time you switch on the TV.

• Consult your Sony dealer for a Sony XL-5200 (for 

KDS-55A2000) or XL-5300 (for KDS-70R2000) 
replacement lamp.

• Take great care when replacing the lamp or plugging 

in/unplugging the connecting cords. Rough handling 
may cause the TV to fall, damaging the TV, the TV 
stand and the floor.