Weird line or break in a Q5

kilgor

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I've had my Nitecore Defender for 6 months now and it is an outstanding light. Looking at the led, I noticed what appears to be a crack in the led. Performance is still fine. I don't recall seeing this when it was new, but I saw this same line in ernsenada's review of new Romisen. Here's a pic of my light. Do some Cree's come this way? What is it?

BTW, Nitecore through Tadgear.com has agreed to replace the light if I want. :twothumbs

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That line is where the + and - are separated. The small area at the top is positive and the larger area where the die is, is negative. All Cree emitters look this way.
 
That line is where the + and - are separated. The small area at the top is positive and the larger area where the die is, is negative. All Cree emitters look this way.

Thanks for the explanation. I love this light and recommend it to anyone wanting a BRIGHT 1AA w/ forward clicky. I'm glad that I don't have to send it in.
 
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