Fixing Gemmy Outdoor Projector LED Light

I now recommend using 3W LEDs when making the replacement, such as these: https://amzn.to/3FGCiBP An LED light failed on this Gemmy kaleidoscope projector LED light (the kind you use for Christmas and Halloween) after very little use. Fortunately there's no need to scrap it when we can easily repair with a new LED. The construction of these lights is actually pretty simple and they cost just enough that it's worth repairing them rather than throwing them out. Plus it's a great way to practice those soldering skills. The little pieces of plastic seem to determine what kaleidoscope pattern you end up seeing, so it could be a fun experiment to 3D print your own designs. I also used thermal paste to ensure a good connection between the back of the LED and the copper on the PCB (for heatsinking): https://amzn.to/2Skrlzn And when you screw it all up and don't want to admit it to your partner, grab a new one here: https://amzn.to/3byhuxE As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WARNING: ELECTRICITY IS DANGEROUS. I DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS VIDEO IS ACCURATE OR SAFE AND TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY HARM OR DAMAGE THAT COMES FROM UTILIZING THIS INFORMATION. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROPER TRAINING BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS.