5mm LED Lens Disassembly

daeg

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Anyone using these? Well some of you must be because they're sold out.
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I've used them on the last 10 or so builds and am looking for a way to disconnect the PCB+LED without breaking the plastic tabs. Does anyone have any tips?
 
I have no trouble taking them in and out, I find they don't fit as tightly as I would like in a 7mm hole, may have to try an Standard bit that's close
 
I just gently pull the PCB/LED and they pop right out.

As for removing the lens from the enclosure, I have a Torx screwdriver that is about the same size as the internal diameter of the lens. I just put it in the lens and give it a whack and the lens pops right out.

I don't think I've ever broken one, maybe I've just been lucky.
 
If you’re worried just stuff a bit of paper towel in it before you give it a whack. It’s the same method I use if my knobs sit too close to the enclosure...jam some paper towel in it! :D
 
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