I am repairing an old Mag 1D P7 light I built a few years ago. I am replacing the switch and the only one I could locate is the new style D switch that does not have the coiled spring on the bottom. Can anyone link me to older posts or recommend some proven ways to modify this switch to work with my flat top 18650 cells?
Mag D switch new style : tips for modifying for flat top cells needed
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A magnet huh?
Sounds like a simple solution. I will look into that option. I may even have one that fits....
think2x
Flashlight Enthusiast
Solder on a copper post or.....a spring from a p60 pill?
Yea this was my first thought. I don't have any magnets that fit so I may end doing something like this if I don't get any tips on how others have been working around this. I don't have any spare Mag parts so I only have one shot at it or I will have to buy another switch. I really prefer the old switches! darn MagLite just had to change them.
Epsilon
Enlightened
Solder a M3 (or 1/8") nut on it so it protrudes a little 
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Gtamazing
Newly Enlightened
I put a blob of solder on the battery.
Thanks for all the replies!
So I got the switch to work with my flat top 18650 cells. It was pretty simple. I just sanded down the bottom of the switch a bit and added a blob of solder to the contact making sure it protruded above the surface of the switch. Works like a charm!
So I got the switch to work with my flat top 18650 cells. It was pretty simple. I just sanded down the bottom of the switch a bit and added a blob of solder to the contact making sure it protruded above the surface of the switch. Works like a charm!
