QIII retaining ring

Fenris · Oct 29, 2006

I'm sure this has been asked and answered somewhere on here but I can't find it so I'll ask anyway.

How does the ring that holds the led come out?
Is it threaded? I've tried to turn it using a pair of pliers int the two little indentions but it doesn't want to move at all.

Nitroz · Oct 29, 2006

It has loctite on it. You should be able to use a little heat to break down the loctite and then try to remove it again.

PhotonWrangler · Oct 29, 2006

It's threaded but it's also got a touch of glue in it. Try heating it up with a hair dryer (with the battery removed) and give it another try with the pliers. Once the glue has been cracked, the ring moves easily. Good luck!

Fenris · Nov 6, 2006

Even after five minutes with a hairdryer, it still won't budge. :rant:

It feels as if the plastic is going to break if I try to turn it any harder. :awman:

LED BriCK · Nov 6, 2006

Yeah, that Loctite is a b!atch. You gotta get it really hot. Take it apart as much as you can, TAKE THE BATTERY OUT, put it in a ziplock bag, and let it sit in scalding hot water for about 5-10 minutes. Actually, I couldn't even get the bezel off on mine without doing this, so you're already halfway there!

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