{"title":"Microtek projector lamps","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacement projector lamps for Microtek projectors — 2 lamps catalogued. Available as bare lamps (the bulb alone, fitted into the housing already in your projector) and as complete modules (bulb and housing together, ready to drop straight in).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery lamp carries a genuine Philips, Osram or Ushio burner, ships free worldwide, and is covered by a 180-day guarantee. If you are not sure which your projector takes, check the code on the old lamp or send us a photo of the label.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"73p3191-projector-lamp","title":"73P3191 bare projector lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e73P3191 replaces the lamp inside IBM's C400 and ThinkVision C400 projectors, a model line that IBM later transferred to Lenovo, so the identical Lenovo C400 and Lenovo ThinkVision C400 also take this bulb. It also fits the A+K AstroBeam X420 and the Microtek CX7. Rated at 250 watts and 1,500 hours, it is supplied bare, without a housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo alternative part numbers are currently listed for this lamp, so 73P3191 is the code to check against your projector's rating plate. Because IBM's projector business passed to Lenovo, units badged under either name use the identical part, so do not assume an IBM-branded unit needs a different lamp from a Lenovo one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated life\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1,500 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bare Projector Lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e — LA-07857\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7 projector models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do both IBM and Lenovo projectors use this lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIBM's projector line, including the C400 and ThinkVision C400, was later sold under the Lenovo name without changing the underlying hardware, so 73P3191 fits both the IBM and Lenovo versions of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes 73P3191 fit the Microtek CX7?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the Microtek CX7 is listed as compatible with this lamp, alongside the IBM, Lenovo and A+K AstroBeam X420 models that all take the identical 250-watt bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there alternative codes for 73P3191?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this lamp is currently listed under a single part number. If your projector's documentation shows a different code for what appears to be the same lamp, check with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fit a bare lamp into an IBM ThinkVision C400?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnplug the projector and allow it to cool fully, then follow the ThinkVision C400 manual to release the lamp compartment cover. Fit the bulb into the existing housing, making sure it seats fully before securing the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat counts as safe handling for this 250-watt bulb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid touching the glass envelope directly, handling it instead by its base, and never fit or remove it while the projector is still warm. Dispose of the old lamp through a proper recycling point rather than general waste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamps Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48182659612908,"sku":"LA-07857","price":174.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5535\/8700\/files\/27082-lg.png?v=1786958888"},{"product_id":"microtek-mx3-projector-lamp","title":"Microtek MX3 bare projector lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MX3 from Microtek uses a 150W lamp rated for 2000 hours of use, and this listing is the bare version of it. Since it's supplied without a housing, it fits into the module already inside your MX3, so you replace only the bulb rather than the cage or socket around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have no manufacturer part number on record for the MX3's lamp, so it's listed here by the projector it fits: the Microtek MX3. At 150W and rated for 2000 hours, it matches the specification Microtek set for this projector, and fitting it means working with your existing housing rather than a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWattage\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated life\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bare Projector Lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e — LA-09451\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 projector models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wattage and lamp life does the MX3 lamp have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt runs at 150W and is rated for 2000 hours of use. Picture brightness is still the most practical sign that a replacement is due, since actual life depends on how the projector is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Microtek MX3's cage supplied alongside this bulb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is a bare lamp, so it's the bulb only. The MX3's existing housing stays in place, and you're replacing the glass and reflector assembly rather than the whole unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a part number for the Microtek MX3 lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe don't have a manufacturer part number for this lamp on file, so we list it by projector name instead: the Microtek MX3. Ordering by that name is the reliable route to the correct lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this lamp fit other Microtek projectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is matched to the MX3 specifically. If you own a different Microtek model, check its own lamp specification rather than assuming this one fits, since we treat each model separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should I expect the lamp to last in everyday use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MX3's lamp is rated for 2000 hours at 150W, though heavy daily use will reach that figure sooner than occasional use. Watch for dimming or colour shift as the practical end-of-life signal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamps Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48182672916716,"sku":"LA-09451","price":288.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5535\/8700\/files\/generic-bigbulb.png?v=1786970157"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lampsauthority.com\/collections\/microtek-projector-lamps.oembed","provider":"Lamps Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}