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Havoc Heli IR LED Replacement

Introduction

Before beginning this repair, you should be familiar with soldering a circuit board. The soldering skills needed aren't very in-depth, but you'll be working very close to some other components.

What you need

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    • Power off the controller before disassembly.

    • Place a small piece of tape over the Light button to prevent it from falling out in later steps.

    • Flip the controller over so the back is facing up.

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    • Remove the battery compartment screw with a small Phillips screw driver.

    • Lift off the battery cover.

    • Remove the six AA batteries from the compartment.

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    • Remove the remaining four screws with a small Phillips screw driver.

    • Flip the device over so the front is facing up.

    • Remove the front cover and place it to the left side.

    • Make sure to note the locations of the joysticks and other controls in case they fall out of place during this or future steps.

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    • Lift up the red IR LED cover to remove it.

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    • Use the soldering iron and solder wick to remove the solder from the IR LED you're replacing.

    • Pull the LED out through the top.

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    • Insert the new LED into the slot.

    • Make sure that the short lead of the LED is on the right.

    • Use the soldering iron and solder to connect the new LED.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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