Don’t Throw Away Burned Out LED Bulbs! Here’s How to Fix Them in Minutes to Make Them Look Like New

LED bulbs have invaded the lighting market for a few years now, especially with an ever-rising energy bill. They are cheaper, last longer, consume less energy, and require less maintenance. However, it happens that you come across a defective LED bulb or one with a shorter lifespan.

Find out how to restore your LED bulb without reaching into your wallet.

How to repair an LED bulb?
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LED bulb repair – Source: spm

When your LED bulb stops working, don’t panic. All you need is a soldering iron and a piece of wire to fix it in minutes. To do this, unscrew the top of the bulb to locate the burnt out LED that is causing the circuit to break. Keep in mind that there may be several damaged LEDs. Then take a file and very gently lift this diode. Melt a piece of copper wire or tin by soldering it to the spot where the diode is faulty. Once this is done, the bulb will work again and light up.

Be careful, it is necessary to have some knowledge of soldering to undertake such a repair, even if this type of manipulation remains relatively simple.

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