Accident

Hello

I've had a little accident with my green laser.

It opened and I've tought " It's opened, why shouldnt i take a look in it" so i opened the part with the diode and a little green thing falled in to my keyboard and now the laser is fighting to light more than 2 cm . I want back my 200 meters. What should I do ?

I'm from Bulgaria by the way

Can you take some pictures so we can have more of an idea of what's wrong?

-Trevor

So, I've got that




And the thing that makes the beam green fell and now I have a small red dot that you can see if thе laser is 2 cm from the wall...

Btw. Pictures are from google cuz i dont have camera

It's most likely that you knocked the crystal out of alignment; it's going to be easier and cheaper to just replace the pointer.

-Trevor

The problem is that the laser is a present :undecided::undecided:

That you received or that you're planning on giving soon? ><

Either way... you can't fix it yourself.

-Trevor

Okay, thanks (beer)

@BulgarianPatriot
You need to be VERY careful with that laser so you don't cause serious damage to your vision. The dim red you are seeing is pure 808nm IR from the pump diode. Even though it looks very dim, it is many many times more powerful then the original green light. It's very dangerous in it's current state.

As Trevor said your best bet and cheapest is to just get another one. Here is the cheapest price you will find around here and from a reputable member.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/new-stock-overspec-5mw-green-3-2011-batch-here-50256.html

You may also want to read up on how DPSS lasers actually work. This thread should give you more insight into which part broke and why it's nearly impossible to fix yourself.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f45/some-faqs-about-green-dpss-lasers-30682.html

So this is why I had to go to eye doctor :crackup::crackup: