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Old 07-01-2015, 05:14 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by LED86 View Post
I think the guide should also mention to make sure the pins on the led base are straight and before connecting the power to check the pins haven't crossed over. I think that's also where the short occurs.


Yeah, doesn't help that they don't actually use a socket but a huge bracket on either side that's one piece with the pins. Anything metal will short it, and some of the good LEDs have aluminum heatsinks on them which could touch.


This is why I went for the full replacement assemblies...
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