Dell S500 projector lamp
The Dell S500 takes lamp 331-1310 / KT74N, a 280 W lamp rated for 2,500 hours. It is available both as a complete module (bulb fitted in its housing) and as a bare bulb for re-using your existing housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. Dell and third-party suppliers sell the same lamp under several numbers.
The model number is on a label on the base or rear of the projector, and in the on-screen menu under Information. Still unsure? Send a photo of the old lamp and we'll confirm the match.
Which lamp does the Dell S500 take?
The Dell S500 uses 331-1310 / KT74N, also sold as 331-1310 / 725-10263, KT74N.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
Both are available. The module is the bulb already fitted in its housing and is the quicker swap. The bare bulb is cheaper and re-uses your existing housing, but you move the bulb across yourself.
How long does the S500 lamp last?
331-1310 is rated for 2,500 hours at 280 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Dell projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Dell S500 Ultra Short Throw, the Dell S500wi.