LED Flashlight Disassembly including the Pill & Tailcap Switch | Atomic Beam/Outlight/GearLight

[@dannyg1056]

Thank you, my light fell apart at the on/off button and the pieces dropped to the ground when I unscrewed the back. I found the pieces but could not be sure it was complete without a guide and to reassemble, even more mysterious. Your video helped a lot. I had all the parts and it was only a matter of assembling. With your video, very easy. Thanks again, DP.

[@basshunter407]

Thank you. I couldn't figure out the on off switch assembly. This is my favorite flashlight around the house.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome!

[@M20Ranger]

I could swear that I was missing parts until I saw your video and realized I was inserting the switch backwards. Thanks so much...now it works great again!

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome! Glad you fixed it.

[@jonanjello]

Likewise for me, too. I found my blacklight LED light for finding scorpions. I still couldn’t get the switch assembly to work, so I swapped it for another similar pocket light.. I plan to search tonight! Thanks!

[@malaureensanchez3132]

Thank You. This had been so helpful. I was about to throw away the flashlight when I remembered consulting youtube. Now my flashligth is working again.

[@GeminiS...]

Thank you brother, you showed me the one thing I was missing in the on/off switch assembly. I was not securing the little black clicker properly.

[@basshunter407]

Me too, I couldn't figure it out.

[@davidmiller8727]

Thank you. I love this flashlight, and have been trying to repair it, when I ran into your descriptive video. All fixed and functional.

[@Dhulfiqar]

Glad you fixed it. You're very welcome!

[@judgeroybean6930]

Very helpful video, very clear. The only problem for me was that the part where the bulb is situated IS SEALED and cannot be either opened or completely unscrewed to separate it from the tube where the battery goes. The torch has DELIBERATELY been designed this way in order that you CANNOT JUST REPLACE THE BULB costing about 2€ but are FORCED to buy a NEW TORCH.

[@miklemikemuster]

I got to my bulb on my "focusing" bulb by peeling off the rubber hood. (it's lightly glued) Then unscrewing the lens cap to get to the bulb.

[@judgeroybean6930]

I thought I had tried all things possible to open up where the bulb is but nothing appeared to undo, I was so p****d off after about 2 hrs of trying I just chucked itBUT I am very grateful for you taking time to make the video and explaining and I shall keep it (for future reference). thanks a lot@@miklemikemuster

[@rubyrose7858]

Thank you for making this video. It helped a lot. The switch suddenly sunk in and when I unscrewed the flashlight to fix it, everything jumped out and I spent an hour trying to put it back lol. now it’s fixed! ☺️

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!☺ Glad you fixed it.

[@TheeDAlfaro]

You're the only one that I saw quickly with a switch assembly! Thank you! 🙏

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome!

[@MrCancerman67]

Thank you so much!!! Your video showed me how to put the damn thing back together - and it's finally working! Thank you.

[@Dhulfiqar]

Glad the video was helpful.. You're very welcome!

[@boblevey]

Thank you! Very good job detailing this with pictures

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome!😊

[@lawrencecuneaz3348]

I spent 2+ hours trying to put this damn flashlight back together because the switch end popped out. Had no idea the switch was directly touching the rubber... I had the the damn housing piece switched around. Thank you so so so fucking much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Watched your video and figured it out in 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dmax189]

i thought mine was broke . just before i tossed it i took it apart then decided to look on youtube as a last chance and there it is. you showed me and mine works. ty

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!

[@dylanvedia6705]

Useful video fixed my flashlight that I needed for work

[@akashpandit212]

Thanks sir My torch had been shut down for months today it got lighten up again and I'm so happy. Thank you so much ♥️

[@Dhulfiqar]

I'm glad you fixed it.. You're very welcome!

[@estherwhitcomb6475]

Great video. I was wondering if you knew where to get the rubber o- ring or gaskets to the pill assy. One has broken.

[@Dhulfiqar]

Thank you! That O-ring around the pill probably tore because it was not lubricated.. apply a little bit of any grease on them or petrolium Jel to lubricate them. There are sets of O-rings from websites like Amazon/Aliexpress.. Just measure the o-ring and order the set that contains it. All the best.

[@fixinanddoinstuff2134]

Thanks for the video. 2 years of sitting on top of the tool box I was about to throw it away. Switch configuration was way off lol Stretched the button spring to avoid it falling apart again. Thank you

[@Dhulfiqar]

Glad you fixed it. You're very welcome!

[@jimwaltosz1271]

Thank you again I got bored and wanted to fix my wifes flashlight switch. This showed me the way to take it apart. Mainly corrosion on the little contactor inside.

[@markaugustineamper8151]

Thank you very much brother for sharing this video, I was able to fix my flashlight with your guide 😊

[@davidr954]

I purchased one of these lights and the orange rubber switch cover was sitting off to one side. I was unable to adjust it. With the help of this video I was able to remove the tail cap and re-seat the cover. The cover did not come out easily. It was trapped on one 'corner'. I placed the tail cap unit on a writing notepad to avoid any damage to the surface or the tail cap itself. Then I used a Philips head screwdriver to gently tap the 3 sides of the switch. This freed up enough room to release the cover. Another few taps and the switch was released. Placed the rubber cover back in the hole and tapped the switch back. An easy fix. Thank you for your video. It will also be useful if I decide I want to upgrade or change the led.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome David, true, but I prefer using a wooden stick or any plastic object to push the switch assembly out of the tail cap as the steel screwdriver (especially the thin ones) might crack the plastic switch assembly.

[@davidr954]

@@Dhulfiqar Yes, I would have preferred to have used something non-metallic to avoid any damage, but I didn't have anything else suitable. The screwdriver I used has a 5mm wide head. One that's wider would probably be better to even out the force. I certainly wouldn't use anything smaller, as this would likely puncture the switch. Obviously your method is better, but if you don't have something suitable to act as a drift, then the screwdriver can work. As long as you go easy and don't apply a lot of force.

[@fatmanscoop1980]

Thank you for making this video! My flashlight kept switching between the different lighting modes by itself or sometimes it only turned on when i tapped it a few times. But with this video, i was able to take it apart and find the problem.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome!

[@ravpol1440]

Thank you for the assembly part of the video. After replacing my battery the parts fell apart and couldn’t figure out how to put it back together

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!

[@dilanchathuranga6258]

Please 18650 touch charging pin port repiar

[@roundtheloopandback]

thanks for this, I had a shadowhawk torch which had a rattly glass, i didn't realise it screwed into the head, after seeing this I used a pair of pliars to grip the ring and screwed it back into position, no more rattle.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful to you.

[@matrixebiz101]

Thanks for the vid but the front part where the LED is does not come apart. I've tried vice grips and plyers but the little peice on the tip does not come off, so no way to get at the LED to fix that white peice that came loose.

[@ThePeanutization]

We have similar flashlights but I cannot remove the front lens on mine the way you did so easily. I wonder if there may be some sor of glue used on mine. I just have to fix back the reflector which was knocked loose after some drops.

[@Dhulfiqar]

The lens wasn't removed from the cap in mine too. The Aluminium cap is tapped on the sides to lock the lens in place.

[@ThePeanutization]

@@Dhulfiqar I mean the aluminum cap on mine wont come off. Maybe I'll try to use some tools to get more grip. thanks.

[@Dhulfiqar]

​@@ThePeanutization Yes, you need a Needle nose pliers to unscrew the LED Pill (the Silver part that holds the LED and the circuit board) it is what prevents you from removing the Zoomable head. All the best.

[@MEMANGELSISTERhere]

Thanks! - I had the same problem all pieces jumped. My other problem is that it lost something for "stretching" the light (zoom).

[@Dhulfiqar]

You are welcome! You most likely lost the O-ring that the zooming mechanisim slides on.. The O-ring sits on the Pill (The bare aluminium part that houses the LED and the circuit board) It is recommended to lubricate the Ring a little bit but not too much to make it slide easily but not too loose.

[@knightwind6628]

I was you have constructed a new lightsaber. Your skills are complete. ✌️😎

[@KabuMontasaurios]

Thanks so much. In my case it wasn't working because the mistake was that the metal flap at 1:47 was bent inside the plastic, not outside of it.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome! Glad you fixed it.

[@chrishart3162]

Thank you so much for your video - you also helped me reassemble the switch

[@premsoma1]

Thank you you really helped me put back the switch assembly. Thank you so much.

[@Erraghib011]

Is it possible to cancel the sos blinking light mode?

[@sergiot4269]

is it a Li-on battery? I have that flashlight, but it uses 3 x AAA alkaline. I would like to switch to that battery

[@IshaaqAV]

Thank you so much b=brother, you're such a life safer

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome brother. Glad my video was helpful to you.

[@sbusisosthembiso5797]

Thanks🎉🎉🎉🎉 i just managed to fix my one

[@mikeposton4809]

Where can I order a new switch assembly? Mine came apart and I don't have all the parts to reassemble. Thank you.

[@jonanjello]

Insightful and helpful. Thanks!

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@bridgetteivantamayo]

how can I return the glass that fell and then was removed, I put it back and removed it again

[@Dhulfiqar]

Sorry I don't understand the question, can you write the timing of the video that you are asking about?

[@bridgetteivantamayo]

ok I didn't see the lock in the mirror

[@bridgetteivantamayo]

I saw now left where it fell

[@Abbeville_Kid]

Thank you. My end cap with switch came apart on the job and by the time I picked up the pieces, I forgot the order of assy.

[@Kolcresh_1359_ZFR]

I'm stuck at the beginning, part of the lamp refuses to unscrew

[@MucaroBoricua]

Thank you for your video. I didn't know how to remove the switch.

[@haroldshemko2375]

Thanks very much. I kept trying to put the switch back together the wrong way

[@conradvandien3495]

I have got the same flashlight but with V6 diode and it seems is sealed for waterproof. There is not that ring on lens side to twist off. How to disassemble my flashlight?

[@Dhulfiqar]

you mean there is a plastic gasket sitting on the LED (press fitted)? if that is what you meant then watch this video as it has the same design: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIO8dpelrrikmq8

[@conradvandien3495]

@@Dhulfiqar yes that's quite right such as you meant plastic gasket. But model of flashlight is the same as yours. On that video is different design. There is no way to remove it without using brutal fotce?

[@Dhulfiqar]

That's the only method I know.. good luck.

[@skip741x3]

@@conradvandien3495 press fitted plastic ring on the lense end ..pop thta out with small screwdriver... some of these Dont unscrew

[@conradvandien3495]

@@skip741x3 Is that plastic ring fitted by glue? Should I pop it and stick it after by glue again? I have not solved that issue yet....

[@MaxC_1]

Hello, thanks for the disassembly video it was very useful! Do you have pictures of the front of the driver (the other side of the spring) where the ICs are located? Also have you measured the voltage the LED runs at? Would be very helpful if you have that information!

[@j03lturn3r]

I open this flashlight up to delete mod. See here 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmqZ3iDp5psl6M

[@CollinL0546]

Best video to fix my flashlight! Thanks a lot!

[@magdalenaramirez4653]

Thank you friend very good👌👍🍀

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!

[@arenagamesgame6749]

onde posso comprar a lampada? e como sei qual e que serve na minha lanterna??

[@PhillyMacPhil]

I can't seem to get the lens off, am i missing something or cloud it be glued on? It's very tight.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You can unscrew the Aluminum ring that holds the lens.. but if you mean removing the lens itself from the Aluminum ring, then the lens is non removable in the shown model.. it is somehow secured to the Aluminum ring.

[@PhillyMacPhil]

@@Dhulfiqar Ya, its the aluminium ring i'm having trouble with, doesn't want to budge.

[@MouthBout]

@@PhillyMacPhil Same deal. Did you get yours off? I'm using pliers and it's not working..

[@skip741x3]

@@PhillyMacPhil bro, i just ran into this...some of these lights look identical but dissasemble Differently! my bell and howell for instance does Not unscrew at the lens end,even though it Looks like there a seam there, its all one piece..i was gripping it with vise grips trying to unscrew b4 i realised it has a Press in ring around the lense, you just use a small screwdriver to pry it up and out comes the damn lense.. wish i'd know this b3 marring it up with the visegrips!

[@pt4242]

You don't show either O-ring. What controls the focus adjustment?

[@Dhulfiqar]

the O-rings are @ 1:08 (Two black rings on the LED pill [The silver part]) These are lubricated with grease, they smoothen the focusing adjustment and seal from water.

[@stayseyliuu6293]

Hi, for the zooming expendable neck, ours is loose, when we point it downwards the neck drops and when we point up, the neck drops. Do you know how to tighten the neck pls?

[@Dhulfiqar]

Hi. You can tighten the neck (the sliding part) by removing it, you will see two rubber rings (O-Rings) on the silver part that contains the LED (the pill). Remove or reduce the lubricant oil on the O-rings using a tissue and some rubbing alcohol. Now the sliding part will be tight. If it becomes too tight, then put some petroleum gel on the O-rings and so on.

[@jeremeysmelltoast7829]

Every where tells me use USB port to recharg my ATAK flashlight.. but it has no damn USB port just 3 brass prongs at end . Please help.

[@Dhulfiqar]

I would love to help but unfortunately I don't know because I don't have that flashlight model.

[@l.rmeetei4451]

Can you disassemble MZ 035 torch light please

[@Dhulfiqar]

Unfortunately, I don't have that torch.

[@l.rmeetei4451]

@@Dhulfiqar actually I don't know how to open MZ 035 but I try.... it's disassembly is starting from headlight of the torch

[@TheEaglehaslanded733]

The top part of the head will not unscrew what do you recommend It is the same as your flashlight.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You need to use a needle nose pliers to twist it if the first method did not work.

[@vamshichinthakayala6690]

Sir how fix glass

[@JorgeFigueroa-v5u]

Exelente y por demás didáctico el vídeo, un saludo desde Argentina

[@slimman99]

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[@balamuruganlr849]

Hi, Kindly help me to replace on/off switch of Lumintop ODF30C flash light.

[@Dhulfiqar]

Hi, I don't have that flashlight model so I don't know unfortunately.

[@dawnrowell8706]

I was ready to throw mine away..then saw this..works great again!!

[@bbdudeyt]

me too!

[@ncameron7]

What was wrong with yours?

[@firstnamesurname1227]

i'm still have a difficulty to open the pill,i want to change driver

[@Dhulfiqar]

you need a needle nose pliers, it is a great tool for disassembling flashlights

[@firstnamesurname1227]

@@Dhulfiqar finally i can open the pill and change the driver,but i got new problem,,i'm used sst40 led and convoy diy 4 mode driver,when reach 35% and 100% mode its always blinking like sos,do you know what's wrong??

[@Dhulfiqar]

I think and I'm not sure, if you used a driver that has 4 stars, probably the driver is the cause (but i'm not sure), submit your question in BudgetLightForum.com and you will certainly get the answer because I have not used an SST40 LED before.. good luck.

[@firstnamesurname1227]

@@Dhulfiqar i've got an answer,it's led to hot or battery low voltage,,since diy convoy 4mode driver has a temperature control,

[@j03lturn3r]

Delete strobe/SOS mode 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmqZ3iDp5psl6M

[@maxhi88]

Trying to get the lens part off. I am pulling and twisting counter clock wise but all I do is scratch up the metal inside. What am I doing wrong. It’s a Letion.

[@Dhulfiqar]

if it's too tight, then you need to use a needle nose pliers to unscrew the pill with it ( the pill is the Aluminium part that holds the LED and the driver)

[@skip741x3]

press fitted plastic ring on the lense end ..pop thta out with small screwdriver... some of these Dont unscrew

[@7picaro7]

how to disable the different modes every time you turn on/off??

[@Dhulfiqar]

I think you mean memory removal from the flashlight? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTQmGNrj8dneZo this video will show you how to make your flashlight always run at the high mode when you turn it on (instead of running at the next mode)

[@j03lturn3r]

Yes flashing is a pendejo 🤪 See my delete mod 👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmqZ3iDp5psl6M

[@viktorkushnirenko9722]

СУПЕР -- пупер . Спасибо . ТАК держать ! ! ! . ВСЕХ благ .

[@Dhulfiqar]

Spasiba Viktor )

[@reb_d1143]

Hi, I'm not very technically minded, I have one of these torches and the head which controls the zoom function has become loose. It moves loosely up and down the body of the torch and cannot stay on one zoom function. Which part do you think is broken and how can I fix it? Thank you very much.

[@Dhulfiqar]

Hi Rebecca 1- Either the O-rings that sit around the pill (the black rubbery rings around the silver part that contains the LED shown in 0:41) is lubricated too much that it makes the lens move loosely (you can reduce the lubrication by rubbing it with a tissue containing a little bit of cologne or any rubbing alcohol) 2- The O-ring might be cut or not sitting in its groove. You're welcome.

[@reb_d1143]

@@Dhulfiqar Thank you so much for your help.

[@Dhulfiqar]

@@reb_d1143 You're welcome.

[@trevelyoung10]

Man this was a lifesaver!! Thank you!!

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!

[@rayv882]

Hey brother what kind of battery does that take I can't find a battery and I have the same flashlight?

[@Dhulfiqar]

Welcome Ray, this flashlight uses a Lithium 18650 battery. Thanks for watching.

[@brianthomas6956]

Is the problem in the switch not understanding what is fixing ng

[@Dhulfiqar]

You can determine whether the failure is caused by the switch or the LED/Driver by using the method shown in this post. diyfixingthings.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-to-troubleshoot-flashlight-and.html

[@sgtdrinkho]

Great video thanks!!!

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@jeisicka1]

Yay. I needed help fixing the end of it

[@Venom6662]

what is the diameter off the driver?

[@x5jgamer337]

Thanks! This was helpful!

[@briandsouza5380]

Thanks ,, for sharing ...very informative...

[@thdpartners5647]

THANK YOU!

[@Dhulfiqar]

You are welcome!

[@brirocks]

I'm environmentally conscious so I have been using rechargeable batteries for my Tac Lights which use up a lot of juice. There is no information on B&H Website about recommended voltage for batteries. Anybody use rechargeables out there?

[@Dhulfiqar]

Which battery does your Tac light take? This one takes 18650 batteries which their voltages are 3.7V.. there are dedicated 18650 chargers on Amazon. All the best.

[@Rustyshackleford85]

Thanks. That 5 mode was driving me nuts.

[@j03lturn3r]

It really is torture 🤬😂

[@leftright4450]

Thanks man for helping. Jazak ALLAH

[@arsvacuum]

Thank you ❤️👍👍

[@amolkatare8649]

Can I get glass part of this torch

[@Dhulfiqar]

I think Aliexpress sells lenses for zoomable flashlights, just search for the size in millimeters.

[@leonardohernandez2723]

Si te entendí muy bien gracias!..

[@Dhulfiqar]

De nada!

[@clydem56]

Where can I find a replacement LED ?

[@Dhulfiqar]

You can buy LEDs from Aliexpress.com or Fasttech.com or Kaidomain.com and many other websites.

[@lorenaanding9639]

Yung akin po di rin po gumagana kahit bago battery na nilagay.kinakalawang na din po yung lagayan ng baterya triple A

[@grandpagaming_id]

I will try at home

[@redking6032]

I cant unwind the lens

[@maxhi88]

Me too. Did you also wash it and it dogged up inside? And did you get it off??

[@jerrylewis7702]

thank you

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!

[@serdar9463]

Thanks. Good works.

[@ashishpal7563]

But isme open karne ka option nahi hai

[@gordonmcmullan1087]

Umm.. you never showed how to take the glass out or put it back in.

[@Dhulfiqar]

Watch 0:08 (the Aluminium cap is tapped to secure the glass into it.. the glass can't be removed from the cap.)

[@omsingharjit]

Main part of the vid missing .

[@Dhulfiqar]

Could you specify which part of the video is missing?

[@omsingharjit]

@@Dhulfiqar how to remove front lens Glass

[@Dhulfiqar]

@@omsingharjit The front magnified glass is not removable unfortunately because it is tapped into the removable Almuminium ring That can be seen here 0:08

[@omsingharjit]

@@Dhulfiqar but in mine it's not even removable but looklikes it's . But there is kind of O Ring above the lanse may be it is .

[@vinovino6987]

How to open the top portion ...it is too hard.

[@Dhulfiqar]

pull the head and keep pulling while twisting it, it is shown here 0:25, it is an alternative method in case you don't have a needle nose pliers

[@gauge6513]

Thank you the on/off button fell apart. It's not a very good flashlight imo.

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!

[@deidaramartinez847]

YOURE AWESOME

[@ashishrana60]

Very helpful video.

[@tracyr5594]

I did all this disassembling only to determine I had the battery backwards 🤦‍♂️

[@Dhulfiqar]

😄

[@naufalarief3666]

masha allah brother

[@Dhulfiqar]

[@militaresmexicanos0875]

Thanks it works!!!

[@samanthalakmal4027]

❤

[@kreevisful]

Inshallah my brother. 🙏

[@Orenki-guin]

Thank you so much! I was about to throw my uv light and wait for my others to arrive hahahah this helped me alot. The metal plate should be outside not the inside hahaha 🫶❤️

[@Dhulfiqar]

Glad you fixed it. You're Welcome!

[@susank683]

THANK YOU!

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're welcome!

[@TimothyMortrud-wf8sk]

Thank you

[@Dhulfiqar]

You're very welcome!