Replace the Smartboard SB680i3 projector lamp

Learn how to replace the Smartboard SB680i3 projector lamp

After 2,000 hours of operation in standard mode or 3,000 hours in Eco mode, the Smartboard SB680i3 projector lamp will need to be replaced. If the projector turns off and goes into Standby mode then it’s time to replace the Smartboard SB680i3 projector lamp. Another sign that the lamp has reached end of life is when the image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.

Go with authentic

An authentic projector lamp makes all the difference in keeping your Smartboard SB680i3 projector working. If the price is too good to true, then you should avoid the lamp. Bargain basement prices mean problems down the road.

Find these lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

• SpArc Bronze SmartBoard 20-01032-20 Projector Replacement Lamp with Housing
• Lutema 20-01032-20-L02 SmartBoard 20-01032-20 Replacement DLP/LCD Cinema Projector Lamp, Premium
• ePharos® 20-01032-20 20-01032-21 Replacement Lamp With Housing For SMARTBOARD 600I UNIFI 65W 660I UNIFI 65W 680I UNIFI 65W SBP-10X SBP-20W ST230i Unifi 55 Unifi 55w Unifi 65 Unifi 65w Unifi 65w
• Smartboard Projector Lamp Part Smartboard 20-01032-20 ST29017 Model Smartboard 600i4 680i Gen 3
• Lutema 20-01032-20-L02 SmartBoard 20-01032-20 Replacement DLP/LCD Cinema Projector Lamp, Premium
• Lutema 20-01032-20-L02 SmartBoard 20-01032-20 Replacement DLP/LCD Cinema Projector Lamp, Premium

6 reasons to avoid generic lamps:

• shorter lamp life
• created with toxic materials and carcinogenic parts including Krypton-85
• prone to explosions
• can damage the sensitive electronics in your projectors
• no safeguards to protect your eyesight
• no guarantee or refunds offered.

Changing the Smartboard projector lamp

Your Smartboard SB680i3 projector uses the  SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp.
Important Safety tips BEFORE replacing the projector lamp:

1. Wear protective eyewear while changing the lamp.
2. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord and all connected cables.
3. This projector operates under high temperature and there is a burn risk so be sure to wait at least one hour minutes for the projector’s housing to completely cool.

Use a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw from the lamp cover on the right side of the projector head.

Remove the cover and put it aside.

Remove the lamp retention screw (circled inthe diagram).

NOTE: Do not remove any other screws.

Gently pull the lamp assembly out of the projector head.

Don’t touch any part of the replacement lamp assembly’s bulb with either

your fingers or tools. Fingerprints and other contamination can cause

premature bulb failure.

NOTE: The SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp contains mercury and should properly recycled and NEVER thrown into regular garbage

Take the new SmartBoard 20-01032-20 and push it onto the Smartboard SB680i3 projector head.

Make sure the lamp is pressed into the power connector all the way.

Replace the lamp retention screw and tighten.

Replace the lamp cover and screw.

You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.

Your Smartboard SB680i3 projector has a built in lamp timer that tracks the life of the SmartBoard 20-01032-20 projector lamp. Whenever you change the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer back to zero.

 
 
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