Axium 252005505 DLP Lamp Replacement

Who makes the Axium 252005505 DLP lamps?

Axium doesn't make lamps for their DLP TVs! Philips is the original lamp manufacturer for your Axium 252005505 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!

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How does the Axium 252005505 DLP Lamp work?

Axium 252005505 lamps are pre-charged with about 15,000 volts
There is no actual filament inside because it's a gas lamp
(Hg - mercury vapor)
Axium DLP lamps will fail continuity test

How long do Axium DLP lamps usually last?

First Generation Axium lamps lasted from 2,000 to 3,000 hours or more.
Second Generation Axium lamps will last up to 8,000 hours.
Second Generation Axium 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 $20 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 DLP's use AC (alternating current, for those tech-savvy people).

Where do I purchase the lamps?

Axium 252005505, sometimes written as 252005505 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 Axium 252005505 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:

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?

Unplug your TV set first and locate the lamp door.

1. Remove the screws securing the enclosure door.

2. Once removing the screws, remove the lamp door.

3. Inside your TV set you're going to see a plastic/metal case.

4. Gently pull the enclosure out.

5. Prepare your new enclosure to be installed.

6. Slide in the new enclosure.

7. Make sure you put the lamp correctly, you should feel a click at the end.

8. Put the enclosure door back in its place.

9. Put the screws that secure the door and that´s it. We're finished.

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What do I need to replace my lamp?

What you'll need:

Phillips screwdriver
New DLP Lamp (You can buy it from Discount-Merchant.com)
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.

Axium 252005505 Replacement Guide

Axium 252005505 lamp 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.

2. To extract them you´ll need a phillips screwdriver.

3. In the inside of the enclosure there are some screws securing the holder around the lamp, remove them.

4. Uninstall the screw securing one of the cables to the side terminal of the lamp.

5. Now with a pair of pliers take out the nut securing the second connector from the top terminal.

6. Remove the holder around the lamp.

7. Take out the lamp from the enclosure.

8. Ready your new lamp to install it.

A. Place the new lamp inside the enclosure.

B. Next, reinstall the holder in its place.

C. Secure it with the screws around it.

D. Insert the screw that conjoins the side terminal of the lamp with one of the cables.

E. Install the nut on the top terminal to connect the cable with the top terminal.

F. Now return the metal top to its original place and install the screws back on.

Axium 252005505 replacement lamp enclosure

G. And you´re all finished replacing your lamp.

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My TV doesn't turn on

Check that the lamp turns on
check that the back compartment doors is close
Make sure that the fans are running
Clean all the dust from the inside of the TV
Check that you don't hear any spinning sounds


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Replacing your Axium 252005505 DLP Lamp in 5 minutes: A guide for everyday people.