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Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement

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  1. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement, Blaster Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the seven 10-mm black Phillips screws from the blaster casing with a #1 Phillips Screwdriver.

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  2. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slowly pull apart the blaster casing, starting at the battery location.

    • Keep pulling apart slowly until it separates completely. Be cautious as to not send the internal components flying.

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  3. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • For reassembly, ensure that the chrome nut gets put back in the proper location, signified by the red box.

    • For reassembly, ensure that all the parts are lined up correctly on the dowels, signified by the four orange boxes.

    • For reassembly, note the location of the springs as highlighted in the second photo.

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  4. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement, Remove battery cover: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 10 -mm screw that secures the battery plate, then remove the battery cover using your hands.

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  5. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Slide out the two AAA batteries using your fingers.

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  6. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement, Laser Trigger: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement, Laser Trigger: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the laser trigger by grabbing the trigger with your fingers and pulling it up and out.

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  7. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement, Laser Assembly: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull up on the circuit board located near the gun handle until it separates from the gun.

    • The wire that attaches to the circuit board is also attached to the laser. Be careful not to use excessive force and damage or disconnect the wire.

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  8. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Grip the circuit board located at the base of the laser with your fingers; rotate it towards the ammo compartment on the blaster until the guide hole is clear of the guide pin.

    • Slide the laser assembly out.

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  9. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement, LED: step 9, image 1 of 2 Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement, LED: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Pinch the clips holding the laser beam casing to the circuit board with your fingers. Slide off the casing revealing the LED.

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  10. Nerf N-Strike Firestrike LED Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Use a soldering iron to heat up the two connections holding the LED to the circuit board. Remove the LED.

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Conclusion

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

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