opsss! I think I just killed my L2d q5

arjay · Feb 18, 2009

I was shining my L2d around on turbo for a few minutes and then it just slowly dimmed and went out. I noticed that there was something rattling inside, I found that the glass dome has detached itself and is rattling around. The light was fine at the beginning and I was holding the light the whole time. I opened up the head and could smell burnt plastic or something. I wonder what happened..?I've attached a pic of the LED. :sigh:

herbicide · Feb 18, 2009

I've done something like that before. They won't go back on properly as they're bedded onto a gel that fills the emitter cavity(?).

The paler bits are a film of glue and airgaps, IIRC.

With any luck, all you'll need to do is replace the LED.

TONY M · Feb 18, 2009

You will need to replace the emitter... Or is it happened like you say it did then send it back for a replacement, this should never happen during normal use.

YourTime · Feb 18, 2009

This can easily be fix by replacing the LED if you have the soldering iron.

I think what cause this is by excessive heat and physical disturbance. Between the glass dome and LED composing a layer of clear silicon to stick & hold them together.

I had similar problem in the past.

arjay · Feb 18, 2009

My soldering skills is not that great and I don't have a source for a new emitter. Might be better off getting a new light.:ironic:

gallonoffuel · Feb 18, 2009

This same thing happened to a cheap DX 'GREE' Cree light I had. When the dome popped off, the light slowly dimmed and died a sad death. It was not worth going through the hassle of a replacement. Surely, however, the retailer or Fenix themselves should replace/repair your L2D. Give them a shout!

Marduke · Feb 18, 2009

Contact your dealer for a replacement.

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