mhejl
Newly Enlightened
As I mentioned in another thread, I got a KL1 with a terribly <font color="purple">purple</font> Luxeon with a deep purple spot outside the main beam.
I ordered a low dome (MW1C) and high dome (MW1D) from The LED Light and I must say they were both exceptional bin quality - better than even my ARC LS. A public thanks to The LED Light!
Anyhow, for those wondering, replacement is really pretty easy. You don't even need to remove the second ring - only the bezel. I simply heated it up to break the Lock-Tite bond and used one of those rubber "jar openers" to get a grip. No tools necessary other than a socket to hold the body.
The Luxeon is only held in place by the optic and can be pulled out to unsolder the wires. Slightly ease the corners on the new MW1C or D, resolder the wires, and a little heat sink compound. I also had to remove some metal from the base to get the wires to clear when seated but that was it!
My KL1 is now perfect where it was barely acceptable before. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I ordered a low dome (MW1C) and high dome (MW1D) from The LED Light and I must say they were both exceptional bin quality - better than even my ARC LS. A public thanks to The LED Light!
Anyhow, for those wondering, replacement is really pretty easy. You don't even need to remove the second ring - only the bezel. I simply heated it up to break the Lock-Tite bond and used one of those rubber "jar openers" to get a grip. No tools necessary other than a socket to hold the body.
The Luxeon is only held in place by the optic and can be pulled out to unsolder the wires. Slightly ease the corners on the new MW1C or D, resolder the wires, and a little heat sink compound. I also had to remove some metal from the base to get the wires to clear when seated but that was it!
My KL1 is now perfect where it was barely acceptable before. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
