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modding question, DQG AAA (i.imgur.com)
submitted 1 year ago by jon_slider to c/flashlight
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What might be a good strategy to remove the stock XP-G LED on the DQG Ti AAA driver? I want to install a 219b. Please see this album:

https://imgur.com/a/CgNuZcO

I’m debating options:

  1. hot air from the LED side, but not sure how to keep the components on the bottom of the board from falling off.. I do have some Kapton like tape, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W3FAFP0/ but it has almost no adhesive and does not stay in place.

Im wondering if “real” Kapton tape would stick better? Ive never tried it.

  1. Im debating using a soldering iron to heat the positive contact disc on the bottom of the driver, below the LED.. same concerns about components falling off. I expect the positive contact disc would be the first thing to get desoldered.

brainstorming and suggestions welcome..

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[–] jon_slider 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Adair21> go to town with the hot air

Thanks! I needed that little push of encouragement... really appreciate your input.. Will post results after I take the leap.

[–] jon_slider 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I Haz Success!

album: https://imgur.com/a/CgNuZcO

I could not resist dedoming: