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  1. 04-10-2014, 05:33 PM #1
    gadgetman
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    Quote Originally Posted by logesearle View Post
    What method do you use to de-dome gadget?
    Heat from underneath and pop the dome. I've done over a hundred and haven't had a failure yet, but have done quite a few replacements where others haven't had the same success.

    The petrol soaking seems to be harsh on the phosphorous layer. Most seem to come out dimmer and some with a bluer tint.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    Heat from underneath and pop the dome.
    Whats the trick with using heat? I've been reading a bit on BLF but haven't really found any details on how to do it.. And some of them don't recommend using heat.
    Do you use a soldering iron? How long do you apply heat for/how hot do you need to get the LED? I thought excessive heat would melt the solder holding the LED to the PCB?
    Sorry about all the questions but I wouldn't like to stuff it up!
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