The Official HP Pavilion 1080P DLP Owner's Thread - Page 350

I purchased my HP Pavilion MD6580n in May 2006.

It ran without any problems on the original bulb until September of 2009. I moved from the east coast to TX in June so I wonder if the trip on the moving truck shortened the lifespan of the original bulb.

I replaced the bulb in Sept ($316) and the TV performed just fine until 3 weeks ago when the dreaded posterization set in.

I tried all the tricks on this forum but none of them worked.

I was going to use the fixed price repair service from HP to see if I could get another 4 years of life out of the TV, but HP is out of light engines and mainboards for the MD6580s. Without the parts they can't dispatch a fixed price repair.

They were willing to buy the TV back for 10% off of MSRP on a 4-5 year old TV (based upon MFG date not purchase date). They will pick up your TV and send you a $420 dollars for a MD6580N TV with a 2005 MFG date after they pick it up. I decided not to invest any more dollars in this TV and to put the check towards a new set.

Thanks for all the tips and good luck to everyone else.

Regards,

Glen

Sorry to see you have joined manyof us that have gone through this but you will be amazed at some of the new stuff out there.

Good Luck

Sounds like a fair deal to me. Sometimes people focus on what we paid, but the reality is that you can get a new 65" Mitsubishi from OneCall for $999 with free shipping, so that's the value of a comparable new TV. HP is giving you 42% of that after 4+ years of use, and they are hauling the old set away for free (which can cost quite a bit of money in some cities).

-Dave

My 6580n. Have a solid red light on left, solid blue in the middle and flashing red (3 times) on the right. No picture. Can anyone advise possible problem?

Bad lamp or lamp power supply. Have you tried reseating the lamp?

I have been wondering the same thing!
- How many of the 50", 58" and 65" TVs were sold,
- How many working units are left today
- How many owners visited this thread over the years

I'm nearing the 5th anniversary with my MD5880 and, a few quirks aside, I still love the picture. However I will admit I am yearning for something thinner and younger.

Mine dies after only 40 minutes now. I'm going to try and install more fans inside to see if they make a difference.

The reset worked when I turned set on after 24 hours. Everything has been ok for past week. Probem was started when I plug VGA cable to use laptop with TV monitor. Maybe overload with everything else hooked up. I don't know but set continues to live on. Happy for that.

Update, problem was related to cable box. Everything fine now after cable box reset

Did you get issues sorted out? Did you do a factory reset? I have had funny isues with my set last 6 months. Factory reset and take bulb out of housing and reseat has worked for me.

That's great news!

BTW, have you had good luck with the VGA input? I never tried using it myself.

-Dave

I use to use it when I first got set and it worked fine. It's been a few years since I tried it. Just pissed me off when set started acting up again (3 or 4 times in last six months). Figured just another added problem. But all is well right now. I may give VGA a shot again sometime soon just to satisfy my curiosity. But most of the time I'm streaming HDMI 1080p movie downloads from computer. Thats the real enjoyment. So as long as TV and streaming works I'm happy.

Hi Guys

Hope everything is going well. My tv is still kicking after all of these years. It is actually doing pretty well ever since I installed the cooling fan.

I think I am about due for another replacement bulb and was wondering if anyone wanted to unload one. If so, please contact me.

Best,

Jim

Well I have to say that I am very happy that my nightmare as a HP Pavillion mdn5820 owner is now over!!!
I got this tv in December 2006 and in March 2007 the color wheel went kaputz and Best Buy shipped me a new one from South Carolina.
I was overjoyed when I got my new tv...
Over the course of the last couple years I replaced my bulb a couple times but just recently the color wheel/engine began ceasing up on my new tv.
Best Buy sent out a repair person but unfortunately they were unable to repair my tv as the parts (light engine and color wheel) are no longer available.
THANK GOD FOR EXTENDED WARRANTIES!!!!

Best Buy told me that I was entitled to receive a new tv, comparable in features to my old television.

What did that mean???

Basically they gave me a credit for the amount I paid for the television.
I used that amount to purchase a new tv.

I purchased a new LG LC 120 Ghrz television that is just amazing!!!

I have for sale... the replacement bulb for my HP Pavillion television.
The model is 5820 mdn. 58".

I believe it will work with other models.

The bulb has less than 200 hours on it.

Looking for $250 Canadian.

If interested please email me.

s.stubbs@live.ca

Good luck to all other owners, hopefully your tv lasts longer than mine did.
If you have any questions.. please feel free to post... I had a lot of experience with Best Buy and HP and their warranty policies.. as well as the operations of the television itself!

You will probably need to drop your asking price a bit. New lamps are only $149 with a 180 day warranty.

http://www.planetbulbstore.com/l2114a.html

-Dave

Hey Dave...

I'm in Canada.. and I paid 487.00 for the bulb.. new... just a few months ago.

www.insight.ca

I posted on the last page (349) that my HP MD5880N had died. I was still under an extended warranty with RepairMaster. They agreed to send me a check instead of replace the TV with a 2010 Mitsubishi DLP. I used the check towards the purchase of a Panasonic TC-P65V10, which is a 2009 model, but was on clearance new-in-box at a local retailer.

I still have my MD5880N, and am willing to dismantle it for parts if anyone needs anything. The current bulb was installed in Dec 08 and had average use until 8/15/2010. I'm willing to sell it for $100. PM me if ur interested.

I wish everyone who still has their working HP DLP TV many more years of viewing enjoyment!

Ouch!

It seems like a few places in the US have the lamps pretty cheap these days. However, I am not sure how many ship to Canada. The last time I checked, the Canadian dollar was with 5% of the US dollar, so I don't think that would explain much of the difference.

Perhaps $250 CDN is a good deal in Canada.

-Dave

I bought the same tv and love it and don't miss the HP at all the PQ is outstanding on this tv

Good Luck

I got my md5880n on Jan. 4, 2005.
I've replaced the bulb once. It's survived a move from Chicago to Arizona, and is still going strong. At least is was until last week...

The whole screen flickers (the light intensity is varying rapidly, especially the white areas), then I get noisy colored horizontal bands that creep up from the bottom. First Green, then Purple, then White. I'm thinking "light engine".

Well, I was concerned because of what gwj1972 reported about HP not having anymore light engines for the 65" models. Apparently they still have some for the 58" models, though. They're coming out next week to do the repair. Just over $600, which to me more palatable then another $3K for something else. So, I'm cross'n my fingers that this works out.

Me too! Particularly since I'm among the rare breed with a 5880 that has had "almost" no issues...pretty much just bulbs...I'm on my second since Feb 2006. I've moved the TV once and it has always been in a basement media room that is generally kept quite cool...I like to think it's what has also kept the heat issues away from my set.

I have a spare bulb (used, found it in this thread from another - now former - owner who was parting his out), but the wife is not excited about another bulb purchase and is already suggesting that we buy something new when the time comes to make the decision. ...I just hope whatever's out there can compete with the PQ of my HP! I still routinely see someone else's setup, get back home to my 5880 and feel the need to day it out loud, "#$!% I love my TV."

I think I spoke too soon. Just started getting bad posterization even with the fan on. Dropped the color wheel index and it didn't help. Some horizontal lines are starting to appear as well. Ugh.

Jim

I tried to do a factory reset and when I turned it back on there is a solid red light on the left, a blue light in the middle and a flashing red light on the right. What is this? Thanks!

Page 60 of the use manual has some light codes. This one is closest (BTW, I think the blue light just means the power is on):

If the red lamp light is on and the
red temperature light is blinking

If the temperature light is blinking two times repeatedly, allow the TV to cool
down for about three minutes after it turns off. Be sure that nothing is near or
blocking the vents on the TV and that the vents are free of lint and other
objects. Contact HP for assistance (see Contacting HP Technical Support
on page 67).

If the temperature light is blinking three or more times repeatedly, contact HP
for assistance (see Contacting HP Technical Support on page 67).

-Dave

My 6580n is still running perfectly but it gets very occasional use these days. It has become a dedicated karaoke display for my wife in a spare bedroom. She is spending all her time in school these days... like so many she is having to change careers.. Anyway, the way ours gets used it will probably still be working 10 years from now. I have one of those $350 HP Direct lamps still in the box. Probably never use it.

If the set dies, oh well! I will just shuffle things around. I have TV sets in every room as it is and will need a place put another set when I get around to swap out the 82" Mits DLP in the living room. I can't help myself when the next new bigger and better comes along.

Thanks Dave. You are a big help, as always.

I think it was the three blinking one. I unplugged it for 24 hours and removed the bulb and put it back in. The tv turns on again, but the posterization is there, there are horizontal lines on the screen and there is a green hue to it still.

Time to find a new tv, I am afraid.

Jim

For sport, I called HP support and it is "definitely a lamp problem." Debating whether or not I believe them and if it is worth purchasing a new lamp to find out.

James

I got a new bulb from a fellow AVS member, but it didn't solve my problem.

So, I guess I am done with this tv. If anyone in the Bay Area would like to buy a stand or any part of the TV on the cheap, let me know. It is still functional, but the picture quality is no longer of adequate quality for me.

Also, if you have any suggestions on replacements, I am all ears. My quick search led me to Mitsubishi and Samsung DLPs, but I haven't done much research yet.

Thanks everyone.

Jim

James,

I'm sorry the lamp didn't work out, but I have a couple of suggestions for you. First, I'd give HP a call and see if they will buy back your set (See post #10471). I don't think you will have much luck selling the parts or the stand, but you should be able to re-sell the lamp. If HP will give you credit, put your old lamp back in before they pick it up. You might want to try a self-repair. If you don't already have it, I can send you the service manual. I've already pulled out all the electronics from my set and it wasn't too difficult. I even put them all back in to re-test; and pulled them back out a second time when it didn't fix my problem. Anyway, if you want to give it a shot I'd be willing to send you parts for the price of shipping. If it fixes your problem, send me $150. If not, then just ship the part back to me.

I bought a new Panasonic "Viera TC-P65VT25" plasma 65" set and am very impressed and happy with it. It won the shootout for the best 2D and 3D picture this year. I also just purchased the Horizon stand from standoutdesigns.com I'm going to try and donate my HP stand to Goodwill, ARC, or some other charity that will come and pick it up.

Samsung is out of the dlp rp-tv business. Mitsubishi is the last one.

Jim, sorry to hear about your set. Mine is on its last legs, is very unreliable. I'm also in the bay area, so if you want to try my last old bulb you can have it.