L1 Death

I pulled a Homer...after receiving some Vital Gear bodies (FB2), I wanted to see if they would fit the L1, so I screwed one on the L1 bezel not knowing the flashlight was in the `on` position and got a flash out of the bezel like it was just turned on and off. The only problem now is the L1 bezel won`t turn on anymore when attached to the L1 body.
Guys, please don`t state the obvious that the L1 is a 1 cell flashlight and the FB2 body is for 2 cell lights. I know that. What I need to know is did I short out the circuitry, which is what I`m thinking had happend and if there is anyway to fix it before either buying a new L1 bezel or a new L1 flashlight.
Thanks
-Frank

The L1 bezel has no electronics inside. You just fried the led. On the other hand, it's an opportunity to get someone to mod the bezel with a good bin led!

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new LED, so17xa reflector and it will be better than ever!
bernhard

who can I contact that does these mods for the L1 ?

get it Chopped!

thanks for the info guys, gonna hit him up with a PM in few.

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Hey, you know it fits!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinser2.gif

My Chop(ped) L1-bezel is here...
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB14&Number=593570

The L1 is a great bezel to mod. If you're curious about getting into modding yourself, it's a very easy one to start with, since you don't have to worry about frying any circuitry and the solder joints are large.

What is the beam difference between using a reflector vs. the stock optic?

-Mike

would that solder pen that uses 4AA`s be good enough to solder a new LED in with?