![]() If your 18650 batteries have protruding terminals, you will need to remove the tail cap by unscrewing it or removing the second screw (depending on which type of tail cap you currently have). ![]() If your batteries don’t have protruding terminals, skip Step 3. You will need either a sharp object, like an exact-o knife or box cutter, or pliers to finish this step, depending on whether your 18650 batteries have protruding terminals (the reason for removing the button head screw in Step 1). Step 3: Remove the Battery Compartment from Your Nebo See step 4 below on how to cut apart a Nebo Redline flashlight. ![]() It is advisable to remove the tail cap before cutting. Please note this will void any warranty and can be dangerous if done improperly. If your light does not have a removable battery, cutting the plastic housing with a Dremel is probably the best option. This is an attractive option for many people who like to play with electronics because it opens up the possibility for rewiring to make this flashlight even more versatile than its out-of-the-box state. Please note this method will result in the loss of the mechanical lockout feature on some models.ģ) Removal of both screws and respective caps (this is only recommended when you do not care about mechanical lockout or drainage holes). This allows replacement and access to most but not all 18650 batteries like option one (newer models with flat terminals will no longer fit). Please note that this requires removing an additional cap on most lights with this tail cap.Ģ) Removing the tail cap from the body of the light housing (which requires removing a second screw and possibly another additional cap). This allows easy removal and replacement of all but older model 18650 batteries with protruding terminals. There are generally three options (and an infinite number of ways in which one can implement these):ġ) Removing the Button Head Screw on the bottom of the housing (there is only one visible screw). If your light has a removable battery, determine how you want to gain access to replace your batteries before continuing further. If there is no removable battery, simply continue to step 4. How you take apart a Nebo Redline flashlight will be determined by whether or not you have a removable battery. Step 2: Determine How You Will Remove the Light from the Housing If placed in the right spot, pulling gently should free it up. Next, pull gently on your lens, taking note not to pull too hard as there is a chance that something may still be holding onto it even after all your screwdriver work. Then do the same to each corner around the lens until you can easily remove it with just your fingers. Use a screwdriver to break the seal on one corner of the lens. Put the tip of the screwdriver against one of the ridges of your lens and push down while turning the screwdriver clockwise. Use your small Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the adhesive holding your lens in place.
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