Need someone to replace / help replace a driver

[Leapold]

Hello,

The driver used in this laser I purchased (http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/sold-4w-ndb7a75-mx900-host-250-shipped-95836.html) has been ruined. The spring on the opposite side of it that touches the batteries fell off and I used super glue to put it back on. I found out quickly this is not good for circuit boards.

It used to have a custom 3 mode driver (high, medium, low, strobe) but I just need something that will make it work again. Preferably just one setting. What driver should I get? Do any member here do repairs?

Thank you for your help

 

[diachi]

Pictures of the damage?

Yeah ... superglue doesn't really work for repairing bonds which require good electrical contact...

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi L,
Yes you are in need of repair that is a wonderfull diode . I have a few builds with them in it. I repair lasers and did for quite a bit of members here.
If you would like sending me the build and i will see all that is going on with it. I am very familiar with that host and build them before . i also make custom heat sinks and focus knobs for them. PM me and we can talk about your repair and bring the life back in it . From there i will send you my email address and so on. I will PM you also .. here is a pic of some of my work XM900 and other Plug N Play hosts for drop in DTR modules

Rich

 

[Leapold]

http://imgur.com/a/tKZZJ

What is the correct terminology? Are the two silicone circuit boards inside the heat sink housing both part of 'the driver'? Usually there is just 1 but this is more complex because of the pulse / low / medium / high features. What does it cost for a driver that will power this diode that is complete unharmed? On high, only. Or if you could do low and high only.

Any input is very appreciated.

 

[Leapold]

Super glue damage from the battery terminal side of the driver. - Album on Imgur

Lifetime17, your lasers look amazing. Why are the Heatsinks so far protruded? I love the look, but purpose? Higher duty cycle? How large of a diode could you possibly have in there? Im an engineer but fairly knew to the hobby. Thank you for your interest.

 

[94Z28]

Yea, using glue which is an insulator and not capable of transferring electrical current will certainly render it useless. It may be salvaged (the driver in it) but I would recommend upgrading to either a BlitzBuck v5 or something like it.

http://www.survivallaserusa.com/BlitzBuck_V5_Adjustable_Diode_Driver/p1667092_11137695.aspx

 

[Lifetime17]

Hi
The reason why is more
Mass in sinking leads to longer life on the diode and longer duty cycles
And
They look cool and
Kick it until a notch

 

[Pman]

^Were you a bit tipsy there Life^