Broken Laserglow pointer

[vk2fro]

Could you call this beast a pointer?

Bens got a bigass laser that cuts stuff, lets take it to him. So I am lumped with this behomoth of a laser pointer.....

it emits no beam and I have changed the batteries, seems like its the pump diode as past the CDRH delay, there is little current draw (certainly nothing like my 100 mw lab, and no where near my 1 watt lab). I have checked the usual (shutter open, fresh batts, interlocks defeated etc)

How does one get inside one of these to change over the pump diode, bearing in mind that I am in Australia, and cannot send it back to laserglow; fearing customs confiscation on its return to Aus.

Cheers
Ben

 

[vk2fro]

Ok folks, I have written to laserglow asking how one would get inside it. Am awaiting their reply, and have explained to them that returning it is not an option, due to the customs problem; so I will have to repair it myself.

 

[Prototype]

What wavelength/model is it?


Edit: This thread might be of help: http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/modding-aries-75-into-445-1-watt-beastie-55170.html

 

[vk2fro]

What wavelength/model is it?


Edit: This thread might be of help: http://laserpointerforums.com/f42/modding-aries-75-into-445-1-watt-beastie-55170.html

its a greenie so it will be DPSS.

I will try the steps in the aries 75 thread, beginning with sealing it in a bag and popping it into a saucepan of boiling water to release the glue/thread locker. I'll use some rubber kitchen gloves so I can get a grip on the silly thing.

Otherwise I am going to need to buy a vice and do the wood C-Clamp trick that was also suggested in the thread. (i just recently bought some holesaws too!)

 

[elite ares]

I'll use some rubber kitchen gloves so I can get a grip on the silly thing.

Better use silicone oven gloves so you don't burn your hands!