New 445nm Diode Array Protective Measures

Garoq said:

The manufacturer of our favorite 445nm diode arrays is now applying some type of adhesive (in what appears to be tape form) between the diode carrier and the lens retaining plate in one or two spots. The two components must now be pried apart to remove the diodes. They have also been using a new type of non-standard cap screw fastener to retain the entire array assembly in their finished product.

I am being vague about the details on purpose. If you are interested in seeing photos please PM me.

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Garoq said:

The manufacturer of our favorite 445nm diode arrays is now applying some type of adhesive (in what appears to be tape form) between the diode carrier and the lens retaining plate in one or two spots. The two components must now be pried apart to remove the diodes. They have also been using a new type of non-standard cap screw fastener to retain the entire array assembly in their finished product.

I am being vague about the details on purpose. If you are interested in seeing photos please PM me.

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DTR said:

Are you talking about the black strip on the bottom when you say tape which just peels off and the screws that require you to use that very hard to find pair of needle nose pliers to remove.:crackup:

Resistance is useless.:na:

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daguin said:

The screw head isn't all that new. I haven't run across the adhesive yet.

Peace,
dave

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DTR said:

Are you talking about the black strip on the bottom when you say tape which just peels off and the screws that require you to use that very hard to find pair of needle nose pliers to remove.:crackup:

Resistance is useless.:na:

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Xer0 said:

April?

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