Hello,

Well it's time to replace the bulb for my HP MD5880n. The user's manual says that the bulb model is the L2114A. But when I search online I see the L2114A as well as the L2114 and L2114-80001. :confused:

Does anyone know the difference between these 3? Which one do I need?

Thanks in advance,
SC

Looks like the lamp is only available from HP Parts for $332.49. Go here:

http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/

and search for "L2114-80001".

Alternatively, you can get a used one a lot cheaper from this guy:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14986292#post14986292

-Dave

Thanks I saw that, but do you know what the difference is between this L2114-80001 and the L2114A that the manual reccomends? thanks.

I think it is just a different part number used by HP Shopping versus HP Parts. Both are HP MDTV L-5 150W lamps.

If you go to HPShopping.com and search for L2114A, you do get a hit, and it says:

This item is available exclusively through the HP Parts Store as part # L2114-80001. You can also reach the HP Parts Store at 1 (800) 227-8164.

If you go to HP Parts and search for L2114A, it says:

Please place your order at hpshopping.com. This product is not orderable on the HP Parts Store.

So it is the same lamp.

-Dave

Thanks I saw that, but do you know what the difference is between this L2114-80001 and the L2114A that the manual reccomends? thanks.
I think difference is the lamp only vs. the lamp with housing (easist installation and no need to handle the bulb ) I have 2 remaining for sale.

hey guys does anyone know where i can get a replacement bulb for the md5820n ? mine just blew and now im out a tv AHH i looked all over the internet and i am not going ot spend 400 bucks for replacement bulb... cant afford it :( if anyone has one for sale or know of a place i can get one for cheaper that would be awesome thank you guys in advance!!!

You might want to try the main thread:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6375696#post6375696

Some people might be subscribed to that thread and get an email when you post.

You can buy a bare bulb to install in your lamp housing for $231, but results are mixed, as discussed in the last 5-10 pages of the thread.

http://www.projectorlampsworld.com/bulb/Hp/PAVILION_MD5880N.html

There is also a company called Relampit.com that will take you old housing and replace the bulb.

-Dave

thanks i am posting right now

I see a bare lamp on ebay right now SHP73 ( L2114A ). I bought one from this guy a few yrs ago and am still using it. It worked perfectly for me.

SHP73 L2114A LAMP LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-L2114A-LAMP-MD5020N-MD5820N-MD6580N-L2114-80001_W0QQitemZ330394612629QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDoma in_0?hash=item4ced0db395)

just giving a friendly heads up for anyone looking.

All DLP lamps are available on EBay

Apparently it's difficult to find the SHP73 (L2114A) LAMP ONLY on ebay. The one that I had mentioned was the only one that I found. I was just trying to be helpful. I'm not sure of the intent of your response, but that was my reason for the post.

I found several "lamp only" ones on ebay and a google search showed several places that sell the lamp only...there was no intent, just information

All DLP lamps are available on EBay

I found several "lamp only" ones on ebay and a google search showed several places that sell the lamp only...there was no intent, just information



So you can show me another shp73 l2114a "lamp only" auction on ebay?? That was your quote above.

As for a google search, which I never mentioned anything about. Most of the places that lamp is out of stock or they will try to sell you the shp70 lamp which is not totally correct.

I didn't post to start a pissing match I was just trying to help forum users find a lamp and save themselves some money. I just felt that your inital post attempted to make me look stupid. Forgive me if im wrong. This will be my last post on this topic. Have a nice day.

I was responding to a couple of people's posts further up in the thread..none of which was you...relax

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