Test 1 ...FAIL, help for later plz

[trixrabbit]

Ok, so my Diode just make a very very low laser....
I guess it's dead...
Now i need to get a new diode....but can i keep the same aixiz module? or i need to buy a new one???
How do you remove the diode from the aixiz module??

Any tips for later?

 

[daguin]

Ok, so my Diode just make a very very low laser....
I guess it's dead...
Now i need to get a new diode....but can i keep the same aixiz module? or i need to buy a new one???
How do you remove the diode from the aixiz module??
Any tips for later?

Based on this question I'm assuming you bought the diode already installed in the module.  

Yes.  You can reuse the module.  I do it all the time.

You need to press or punch the old diode out.  Since the diode is "dead" you don't have to worry about being careful with it.  Screw the lens all the way out.  Be careful to NOT lose the spring that should be under the lens.  Get a small "punch" (finish nail, small rod, etc) that is a bit smaller than the "hole"  Place the punch on top of the diode from the lens side and hit it lightly with a small hammer or anything with a bit of weight.  The dead diode should be knocked right out and fall back into the longer part of the module.  Then you just uscrew the module and shake the diode out of it.

 When you have the new diode, we can cover how to press it into the module or you can so some research here in the forum.  How to install a diode has been covered several times before.

Peace,
dave