Electronic circuit board (PCB) repair
Required tools
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Screwdriver: Phillips head
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Main PCB
Step 1
Unscrew lamp casing
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/unscrew-case-01.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Unscrew lamp casing
Using a Phillips screwdriver, carefully remove the 2 screws at the front and back of the lamp's body.
Screws are small and light, so make sure to place them in a safe spot to avoid losing them.
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/unscrew-case-02.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Step 2
Open the plastic casing
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/pull-shade-up.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Open the plastic casing
Carefully separate the two parts of the lamp by pulling the white shade and the black base in opposite directions.
Step 3
Pull battery out from bottom casing
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/unscrew-pcb-frame.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Pull battery out from bottom casing
After removing the shade, the main electronic circuit board (PCB) will be exposed.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 6 screws around the entire perimeter of the board.
Step 4
Remove electronics board and frame
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/lift-pcb-frame.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Remove electronics board and frame
Once all 6 screws have been removed, carefully separate the white plastic frame from the black base of the lamp.
Make sure to pull gently as cables connect the two parts.
Step 5
Disconnect harness cables
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/disconnect-cable-01.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Disconnect harness cables
Underneath the PCB, there are 3 sets of cables.
Gently pull the cables away from the circuit board and disconnect everything.
Make sure to pull the colored cables from the white connector and not pull on the connector itself, as this might lead to breaking it.
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/disconnect-cable-02.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/disconnect-cable-03.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Step 6
Remove Main electronics board
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/set-pcb-aside.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Remove Main electronics board
Remove the PCB from the lamp, and take the plastic frame around the circuit board off.
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/ewaste.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
The PCB you removed contains valuable materials and minerals. To maximize its chances of being recycled, it should be disposed of as e-waste and handed over to a recycler.
Step 7
Install new PCB
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/align-pcb.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Install new PCB
Assemble the new PCB into the plastic frame. Each part has a straight edge on one side; ensure they are aligned.
LEDs must be facing up when the circuit board sits in the frame.
Align the two straight edges of the frame and circuit board
Step 8
Reconnect Battery
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/reconnect-battery-first.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Reconnect Battery
Reconnect the battery cables to the PCB connector. Make sure to use the connector next to the round edge of the frame.
Battery must be connected at the round side of the board.
Step 9
Reconnect remaining cables
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/reconnect-cable-03.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Reconnect remaining cables
Step 10
Reassemble the lamp
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/screw-pcb-frame-in.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Reassemble the lamp
Reverse each step from steps 4 to 1 to reassemble the lamp.
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/pull-shade-up.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/unscrew-case-01.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Step 11
Place top frame back
![](https://bright.imgix.net/Repair-Guide/photos/sol/align-press-pcb-frame.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=webp&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=563&q=85&transformer=imgix&w=750)
Place top frame back
Align and lightly press down the circuit board and frame until it sits in place.