How to take the top off my pen style laser?

[makkertje]

How am i able to take off the top of my laserpen?
:thanks:

 

[Greenmechanic]

There are different kinds. If it is the one that the top cap screws off, exposing male threads. See my answer in this post.
http://laserpointerforums.com/f44/how-do-i-open-48973.html

If the top is glued on, IE: doesn't unscrew, the procedure is the same except use two wood blocks Dremeled out with half a circular cutout, to very tightly fit the top. Place the blocks and laser "top" in a vice. Then follow the other posts instructions.

Some types are almost impossible to take apart without destroying the host. (laser's body)

 

[makkertje]

Its the one with a glued top and theres no possibility to take it off for me.

 

[Greenmechanic]

Its the one with a glued top and theres no possibility to take it off for me.

Without the right set-up and lots of patience, some of them are near impossible!

I've heard of ones that can not be disassembled without ruining the host.
I've never had to do that, but I have have been blessed. :angel:

Did you try the blocks of wood & vice as in above post?
It's just not going to "pop" out, you are going to have to put a little force behind it.
As a last resort heat the host up with a hairdryer beforehand Most of the glue used, is softened by heat.
Don't fry it, just heat up the top 1" of metal (host=body) until it becomes slightly uncomfortable to the touch.(don't heat anywhere close to the button)
Holding the "top" securely, is most important,Very hard to do without scratching/ruining it

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

About 3 years ago, I first posted the use of the wood block method.
Use HARD wood, Drill a 1/2" hole through and then cut the block in half.

With a good vise, clamp the head in the parted hole and begin slowly twisting, pulling whatever to get it to let go. This method may take 15 minutes or more and I have been known to use a little heat.
Be patient -- It will yield.

HMike