HELP!!! WL nano came broken!

Banana Assassin · Jun 1, 2013

So I shelled out 100 dollars for a 100mw purple (405nm) wicked laser nano. i received it, put in the battaries, and it just didn't even work! the emission indicator didn't light and no laser came out. Can any of you help me fix it? is there anyway i could fix it? can i take it to some repair shop? please help! I am a new user and I am new to lasers, this is my first post.

Banana Assassin · Jun 1, 2013

I know I shouldn't have purchased from WL but I didn't know better at the time, I was a n00b and i still kinda am hopefully someone can help! I tried replacing the batts, I am trying to get to the circuit but everything is completely encased in aluminum so i have no idea on how to repair it myself. I took out the button and I can see a bit of the circuit but, I really can't take anything out. Also I am really confused by the complicated "FDA compliant endcap".

Speedy78 · Jun 1, 2013

Contact WL and.tell them its broken. They should replace it. No need to break into it yet.

kilter · Jun 1, 2013

Yeah, Just shoot WL an email. They will (hopefully) replace it.

Livinloud · Jun 1, 2013

yet another highly satisfied WL customer to add to the list

sorry to hear about your troubles but hopefully they can fix the problem. if anything id ask for your money back. invest your money in quality goods, like those made by members here.

EDIT: sounds like it might be user error if nothing comes on and the tailcap is confusing you. post a video of what you are doing and it might just be something dumb your over looking, never know and it wouldnt be the first time something like that happened so dont be embarrassed if this is the case

Bionic-Badger · Jun 1, 2013

I'm wondering why you're coming here to seek help rather than getting on WL's case for sending you a DOA laser. Are you also new to buying anything in general?

WL has been terrible in the past, but they aren't so terrible that they won't fix a DOA laser.

firelaser · Jun 1, 2013

hey better yet, ask to return it for a refund and go to buy sell trade here,, you can get a 500mw laser for your $100, or even lazerer

Banana Assassin · Jun 1, 2013

the Jeice lady at WL just said she would send a new one. well that is a relief!!! but i kinda want to be able to use it in the meantime because WL has the slowest shipping known to man, or maybe utilize resources and/or learn more about my laser through the process of an attempt to fix it.

You guys have done enough but any thoughts on how i could take it apart? and if i cant fix it i would like to use the components for maybe a future project.:drool:

Livinloud · Jun 1, 2013

Steps to taking apart a WL product:

stand in front of hard wall (brick, concrete, etc...)
grab laser firmly in hand
pull arm behind your head
QUICKLY thrust your arm forward
When arm is full extended, release laser
watch laser smash into wall and explode
LASER OPENED!!!

EDIT: you could always sell this laser as a host or project kit for someone here to build

Cyparagon · Jun 1, 2013

Are you certain you haven't inserted the cells backwards? If so, do you have a multimeter?

Banana Assassin · Jun 1, 2013

wow i feel really dumb i just found so much better deals on this forum and on lazerer. thanks for the awakening firelaser!!!

Banana Assassin · Jun 1, 2013

What are the cells? do you mean the AAA batteries, no i inserted those correctly. also i don't have a multimeter

Livinloud · Jun 1, 2013

You want to not feel alone? Read THIS thread and you will see, this is common WL practice

Welcome to your new favorite website with everything you could ever wish to know about lasers!

Remember, use the search function first and ask second if you cant find your answer

Enjoy your stay :beer:

Lolvo · Jun 1, 2013

Did you put the batteries in the right way?

Edit: ninja'd

Livinloud · Jun 1, 2013

as far as my previous comment about how to take it apart, as you can probably tell i have no idea. ive never seen the inside of the nano but if i were you. id wait until the replacement came before opening the broken one up.

if once you get the replacement, you want to take it apart, then post some pictures and we will help you figure it out

IsaacT · Jun 1, 2013

And you could definitely sell the broken one here for some money

I am sure people would bite!

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