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LIFX Color 1000 Teardown

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Remove LED PCB
  • Removing the diffuser exposes the LED PCB. The edge of the WiFi board can also be seen with the antenna protruding.

  • Note the silicone adhesive on the tabs. You probably don't need to replace this with fresh adhesive, but if you do, make sure it's rated for high temperatures.

  • On the LED PCB, you can see the white and colored LEDs. The PCB is a thermally-conductive aluminum material.

  • Around the edge of the bulb's case there is a plastic retaining ring attached by four Phillips-head screws. It's not necessary to remove this for further disassembly.

  • The LED PCB has a pin header that connects down into the WiFi board. A thermal adhesive pad holds the PCB to the metal bulb case. You can gently pry around the edge of the PCB until the adhesive releases, and the connector separates.

  • On my bulb, the PCB was not fully-seated on the thermal pad, potentially causing heat-related intermittent faults.

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