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I have forceps that can easily slide down inside while gripping the wire, I have a magnifying glass with a small powerful magnifier inside it, I have lamp which puts out 50W and can look inside the plastic case. And I can see the insides clear as can be. I do not see any target hole to shoot for.
With some (a lot) of imagination you can see the wire in my photos. Trace it down past were it bends to a fixture with 3 (2) holes. The left hole will be empty on yours but the wire goes in this hole on mine and shows in the hole in the very blurry photos.
There should be an undisturbed wire going to the center part and a bit lower on the same "fixture." Trace that wire in there and look for a hole to stick the bent wire a little left and higher.
I am pretty certain that the wire it soldered to the switch then the switch is inserted in the plastic housing. At that point the wire is bent over the threaded end of the housing.
The only way to fix it properly would be to straighten the wire, remove the switch, solder the wire back in place, insert the switch and wire then bend over the end of the housing.
I am pretty certain that the wire it soldered to the switch then the switch is inserted in the plastic housing. At that point the wire is bent over the threaded end of the housing.
The only way to fix it properly would be to straighten the wire, remove the switch, solder the wire back in place, insert the switch and wire then bend over the end of the housing.
Scooots, I agree. It has to be solder inside to complete the circuit. If I had all those fancy plastic spoons you have I could pry it open. I do have several dentist tools so my next step is to see if I can pry the plastic open.
We are close to 500 views on this thread. I appreciate the interest and all the suggestions.
I am checking in because I can t sleep. If the flashlight was working I know I'd be able to sleep! Hope you guys get this thing working soon. If not we know what to get Dave for his birthday!
All kidding aside I think you work together well.
Going back toward the beginning can we see detailed photos of the wire. Looking at mine I still doubt it was soldered in place nor wrapped around the shell after it was inserted.
How much force was required to remove it, like pulling a tooth or did it slide right out?
Once we find the solution it needs to be documented and posted for the rest of humanity.
07-21-2024, 03:10 PM
I appreciate the interest and all the suggestions.
