PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
I picked up a 2AA MagLED today hoping I can use it as a host for another LED, but it looks like the LED module is crimped into the tube somehow. Has anyone managed to extract the LED module without destroying it?
Anyone ever disassemble a 2AA MagLED?
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DonShock
Flashlight Enthusiast
I had disassembled one quite a while back. Thankfully, I saved the write up I did on it so I could go back and double check my memory. If all you need to do is remove the LED module, it just pops out. For disassembly, first remove the batteries and the head. Then I used two small screwdrivers to push down on the metal case of the LED module where it is visible through the slots in the plastic retainer. It took a fair amount of force, but when it popped loose the module just dropped out the bottom.
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
Did you pry the module out from the top, or did you push it down through the tube?
DonShock
Flashlight Enthusiast
There's two main parts that have to be seperated to remove the module. The module itself that the LED is part of is the metal you can see through the "holes" in the black plastic part visible around the LED. Once the tailcap is off and the batteries are out, put the tail opening on the table and use two thin bladed screwdrivers to push down on the metal spots. The plastic cap will stay on the end and the metal LED module will be pushed out the bottom of the light.
Black Rose
Flashlight Enthusiast
If you are going to put a Seoul LED in it, make sure to isolate the positive slug on the Seoul LED.
DonShock
Flashlight Enthusiast
I found my original post from two years ago where I did the disassembly. The picture links are dead, but the description remains.
PhotonWrangler
Flashaholic
Thanks guys! Gonna get busy now. 
PCC
Flashlight Enthusiast
Do you still have the pictures? I can put them on my Photobucket host and quote your post with the corrected links to them.
