Lamps are made up of two parts – the bulb and the bulb holder. Optoma genuine lamps are designed specifically and uniquely for Optoma projectors. Counterfeit lamps may contain differences that could affect the performance of your projector.<br><br>Installing a counterfeit lamp into an Optoma projector may damage the projector which would void your projector's warranty. Repairs resulting from damage caused by a counterfeit lamp would not be covered under the warranty.<br><br>Counterfeit lamps may lead to reduced performance and reduced life expectancy of your projector.