How to open the Fenix E0?

[Sharpy_swe]

One of mine Fenix E0 is dead, or kind of dead. When I turn it on it's dead but if i tap it or shake it then it will flicker.

It´s my own fault, the flashlight fell to a concrete floor with the car keys. But I really like that flashlight so it would be great if it was possible to repair it.

So how should I open it without any more damage?

 

[iWiLL]

There are some topics about this problem:
How to open a Fenix P1 for modding

But be aware, it is not easy and I destroyed my Fenix trying it.

 

[Flying Turtle]

I seem to recall some folks being able to push the guts out by applying force to the LED, but I'm sure most are too well sealed to allow this. Someone in the know will certainly enlighten.

Geoff

 

[Moat]

Yup - like Flying Turtle says - you can heat the head (I used a butane lighter) and push it out by applying pressure to the LED (I used a wood dowel).

Beware doing this, though - it's possible that the LED leads will bend, pushing it down into the inductor and causing damage, if the pill is not well enough potted from the factory.

Just to be safe - I'd make sure the problem wasn't elsewhere (like the negative contact/spring at the bottom of the battery tube) before attempting to remove the pill. Maybe double-check the operation of the head alone, using a single battery and some test leads...?

 

[Sharpy_swe]

The pill is actually screwed in to the head.

 

[Sharpy_swe]

And I think I have found the error There seems to be a broken solder joint, if I had the equipment I would try to solder it.

 

[Flying Turtle]

Sorry for the bad advice. Glad you were able to open it up correctly. Hope you can work out a fix.

Geoff

 

[Sharpy_swe]

Sorry for the bad advice. Glad you were able to open it up correctly. Hope you can work out a fix.

Geoff

I'am happy for any advice!

Thanks for your input

 

[Sharpy_swe]

Finally I bought a soldering iron (Antex XS25) and managed to repair the E0 So it's back from the twilight zone :devil:

 

[kramer5150]

Is it just me or has part of the inductor coil bobbin cracked off? one of my fave little lights.:twothumbs