Hello,
I've been using my LF5 XT for at least 7 years and lately it became inconsistent to a point where it recently wouldn't turn on. I've taken it apart and turns out that the part which used to be brass colour turned deep black and I guess no longer conducts electricity. I don't know what that part is called, it's the part which encapsulates the AA battery (piston?). Picture is clickable and is taken with the tailcap removed.
I'm hoping that the better minds can guide me on how to fix that -- is that part user-removable and compatible with the same part from a different brand?
I'm the type of person who doesn't like to throw away working/fixable gear, so I'd very much like to fix it, but if it can't be fixed, can anyone please suggest a decent AA-powered small LED light which can stand on tailcap?
Thanks!
I've been using my LF5 XT for at least 7 years and lately it became inconsistent to a point where it recently wouldn't turn on. I've taken it apart and turns out that the part which used to be brass colour turned deep black and I guess no longer conducts electricity. I don't know what that part is called, it's the part which encapsulates the AA battery (piston?). Picture is clickable and is taken with the tailcap removed.
I'm hoping that the better minds can guide me on how to fix that -- is that part user-removable and compatible with the same part from a different brand?
I'm the type of person who doesn't like to throw away working/fixable gear, so I'd very much like to fix it, but if it can't be fixed, can anyone please suggest a decent AA-powered small LED light which can stand on tailcap?
Thanks!