Replacing light tunnel (instructions)

I am getting a shadow about 2 in wide running down the left side of my tv. i was told my a samsung tech that i don't need to replace the entire light engine, but just a small, sheaper part called the light tunnel. any service repair centers around me have no idea what i'm talking about. i'm looking for some instructions on how to do it myself.

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Lisa Ries Jul 25, 2007

ac4job,

hey, if you could please forward those directions on to me. I'll take a look at them and see if it's something i can do. if i feel like it's not i won't try it. my email is [email protected] thanks!
sam32 Jan 06, 2008

I am having the same thing. I ignored it for about 8 months because it was only on one side, but now it covers most of the picture. Instructions on how to replace the Light Tunnel would be very helpful. I don't want to pay anything to fix this tv because it is almost 3 years old.
Anonymous Mar 15, 2008

I have this same problem on the same exact tv. Please send me the instructions to replace the light tunnel.
Anonymous Mar 20, 2008

My shadow is 6" to 8" wide on the left side of the screen too. I also have ignored it for 8 months+. I decided to call for repairs. The technician didn't even have to come out first because he knows it is the light tunnel. The part is ordered and they have told me that the total cost will be $450 (parts+labor) to fix it. Cha-ching!!!
shatkevich Oct 01, 2008

I have the same problem, I think. A shadow on the left that was first 3 inches wide and has recently grown to 6. Looking for a cost effective solution. Please help.

Steve

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smrashad Nov 07, 2008

I have the same problem. Please send me instructions to fix myself...Thanks
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rlbcb Feb 16, 2009

I have the same problem with a dark, 2 inch, strip down the left edge of my Samsung 1080 dlp. A tech told me it needed a new mirror light tunnel and would cost between 200 and 300 dollars. How can I locate the part myself?
stephenlittl Mar 13, 2009

please send me the file on how to do this....thanks
Anonymous Mar 29, 2009

please send me the file to fix this myself.... [email protected]
skicory Apr 08, 2009

Could you please send me the file to replace the light tunnel. Thanks

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Anonymous Apr 29, 2009

I have the same problem, please send me the file on how to do this....thanks
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Hi, if you did not get help until now, i can send you step by step instructions and photos how to do it. I did several of these and it is not a big deal.But you will have to take apart a very sensitive optical device and if you are not confident that you can do it do not start this.bp67-00291a is the part number for the light tunnel.post a message here if you need that file with instructions

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fhc1121 Nov 25, 2010

Hello ac4job,

I have the same problem (2" vertical shadow on the right side). Can you please email me the instructions to replace the light tunnel?

My email is [email protected]

Thank you.
3dfilmmaker Dec 20, 2010

Sumnsung is fixing the light tunnel issue for free, don't pay to get it repaired!
losgatosman Aug 30, 2013

I have a dlp problem can you send the instructions to me....at [email protected]

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Old post i know but may help someone out
I have solved my problem of a dark shadow on the left hand side of my
samsung DLP sp4sl6hv using this video which was near enough the same as my set. When i could see the light tunnel i used a toothpic to push the mirror on the right back in place (it was a fraction of a millimetre btw) and all is well now. I also used this video for removing the whole light chamber as there are some wires to remove before removal, hope this helps in some way, costless fix to

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Alin can you post instructions. The video Andy mentions is marked private and I am experiencing the issue too.

Thank you in advance,

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Never replaced a Light Tunnel Myself, I have heard of this problem, Toshibas have done this to me as well, it is MUCH easier to replace Light engine and results in better repair, once you start taking a microdisplay engine apart you run the risk of contamination.

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How to replace light tunnel on a Samsung rear projection:SERVICE BULLETIN

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