My Christmas present broke (LD20)

tomwoh · Jan 3, 2009

My wife gave me an fenix ld20 for Christmas I really like it, however I can no longer turn the head and it's stuck on high. I'm returning it but before I buy another one has anyone else had this problem. The head is really stuck I have a tool for opening jar's etc (basically a wide rubber band that I can cinch down on a object), and it won't turn it.

Thanks,

Tom

kts · Jan 3, 2009

Try twisting the other way

Sir Lightalot · Jan 3, 2009

Thats odd. Maybe a pair of alkalines leaked inside and caused it to seize up?

aussiebob · Jan 3, 2009

Never heard of this, definatly not a common thing so dont let it stop you ordering another after you return it.
The LD20/L2D, has been around for a few years now and is a well regarded light.
Ive never had trouble with any of mine and like others find them very reliable.

aussiebob · Jan 3, 2009

Sir Lightalot said:
Thats odd. Maybe a pair of alkalines leaked inside and caused it to seize up?

Tom, Open the tail cap and check if this is the case?

WadeF · Jan 3, 2009

Were the threads lubed when you got it? Maybe they forgot to lube them and it galled up or whatever it is called.

richardcpf · Jan 3, 2009

This time try with a pair of grip pliers and leather strips. This is how I opened my Fenix T1 head...

When thing just won't work, brute force is your friend; but make sure the grip is right or you will end up crushing your light. =)

tomwoh · Jan 3, 2009

The batteries were fine, I think I got it cross threaded somehow. It looks like the company I bought it from will refund my money. I appreciate the feedback and will be getting another one. I have a TK11 and love it. I just wanted something that used AA and also had a lower setting.

Thanks,

Tom

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