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Ughhhhhhh.....Im stressed out to the MAX now.......Im getting the run around from the TV repair guy....First he has one in stock, then he has to order it, then ITS TOO OLD to test......blah blah......... Then he says, Its probably just the bulb, and he hardly ever sees the ballast die?........So I s...

Well, hit my first snag.......Before I ordered the part online I figure I would check locally.....I found the only guy on Cape Cod that carries parts, and repairs TVs.....New and used parts as well. The Best part is he is about 10 minutes away :D ........ I get to the shop, and explain my situation....

Thanks Angel.....going to order it in the morning.......I will post pics of the INSTALL.......hopefully it will help someone along the way

So this part number should work BP47-00017A ?????..If so Sears has it for $63

Would this be the right ballast? My model is HLM507W http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Pa ... el=HLM507W

Im leaning toward ballast, unless you guys think other wise?

I moved the DLP to my man cave room, and got the back cover off.......When it clicks for the 3-5 seconds i can see the bulb flicker like its trying to light.....The color wheel spins....the fans work etc........I took a video of the sound it makes......you cant really see the flicker from the bulb, ...

The lamp has 4 years on it..........

Please HELP......We went from our nice clear hlm507W HD 50" DLP...to a 24" emergency setup :shock: LOL. My wife is more concerned than I am, and my 2 year old daughter cant figure out why the BIG ONE doesnt work :lol: ....... The Set was purchased New in 2003......The color wheel and bulb where repl...