E1E lamp stuck

[Nathan]

Just picked up a brand new E1E. I removed the bezel to replace the lamp (going onto a 2-cell body), but the lamp is stuck in the bezel. I can barely turn it within the bezel, but it won't back out. I've given it a few firm wacks onto the desk, but I fear I may break the filament. Anyone ever have this problem? Any ideas?

 

[greenLED]

grab the bottom with a pair of needle-nose pliers (or tweezers) and slowly work the LA outwards.

 

[JNewell]

Be careful. I broke a bulb once, and wound up with little bits of debris in the reflector, which was basically impossible to really get clean.

 

[Nathan]

Tried to remove it with pliers, but the center metal disk begins to separate from the rest of the assembly. I'll try turning/pulling with a better set of pliers...

 

[Sgt. LED]

Call SF and let them know that they let you down.

 

[Solscud007]

My E2E is similar. is yours at least loose enough to shimmy inside the bezel? or is it not moving at all? mine just took a little jiggling and it comes out.

 

[Nathan]

If I use small tool, I can barely rotate it within the bezel. I'll try carefully removing the small metal disk and grabbing one of the plastic tabs with a better set of needlenose pliers.

Calling SF is a last option, as I really don't want to wait weeks for a replacement.

Thanks all for the advise so far..

 

[labrat]

If I use small tool, I can barely rotate it within the bezel. I'll try carefully removing the small metal disk and grabbing one of the plastic tabs with a better set of needlenose pliers.

Calling SF is a last option, as I really don't want to wait weeks for a replacement.

Thanks all for the advise so far..

If "the small metal disk" comes off, your bulb is most probably broken.
You need to jiggle the plastic part out, it is stuck to the inside of the hole in the center of the reflector, if you cannot get the whole assembly come out in one piece, it is broken.
Use a sharp piece, a little screwdriver, jiggle it alternatively from opposite sides, it should eventually come out.

 

[Nathan]

I finally got it out!

I used a pair of needlenose pliers with "teeth" to firmly grab the small disk and turned it back and forth until the assembly came out. The first pliers were smooth so I couldn't apply enough torque. The notches in the small disk and the plastic tabs kept the whole unit from twisting apart.

The small disk didn't completely come off - the connecting wire is still attached - so the lamp still works fine.

Thanks again all!

 

[Till]

Be careful. I broke a bulb once, and wound up with little bits of debris in the reflector, which was basically impossible to really get clean.

I think using compressed air with that straw extension you usually get with the can would work.

Blow the debris right out of the hole, I would assume.