My Gran's old maglite hasn't been working for about a decade. Just randomly thought about trying to fix it today and found your video. Clear instructions and no faffing about with unrelated things. Thank you so much! Never knew about that spare bulb behind the spring. This has sentimental value to me as well so I'm glad I can use it again.
Thanks for posting this video. I had my old mini maglite that was sitting around for years after the bulb died. I never knew that there was an extra bulb tucked away in that sleeve but I found it and now it is working again. Today is a good day! Thanks again
That's awesome news. As for your question about the xenon being brighter or not. I've not noticed. I have been using mini mags since the 80s and can't remember if the brightness is better or not.
I'm the person that reads the instructions with everything; and the maglite instructions tell you there is a spare bulb in the tailcap, HOWEVER! the one thing they did not tell you how to do was how to remove the spare bulb from the tailcap! No idea you had to pull the spring out. This was a great video. Now I know where and how for the situation that can and will arise.
Thank you so much for this video! You just saved me a bunch of money and hassle. Found the replacement bulb and eventually fixed my mini maglite! You’re awesome.
I bought my mini mag lite in Rio about 10 years ago. I haven't used so much but I had a problem on it and it wasn't working. I've never heard about that extra light bulb at the back of the flashlight. Amazing! Thank you for the hint. Sandro Lessa from Ilhéus- Brazil.
Should have watched this video before pur hasing new bulbs. Never knew they had spare bulb tucked in. Do you know if other maglites have this feature too? Thanks for the great video!
I remember when Maglite was considered one of the best flashlight you could buy. After LED flashlights from other manufacturers started appearing, Maglite seems to have been left behind. They still make a good light but they don't really stand out like they once did.
Yes, I still got an old red mini mag AA Zenon bulb 💡 light and replaced the bulb but it seems a bit dim now compared to other brands like police security lights which are all LED
What if you replaced the bulb and it still doesn't work. All I get is a weak yellow light and only when I tap it gently, like some intermittant connection. Is there a way to clean some contact point that turns the light on and off?
You should have cleaned the bulb with a cloth, because it was probably touched by someone at the factory, and there was grease on it even though you didn't touch it ))
Yeah UA-cam University ! ! ! And thanks to DIY Telecom ! ! ! ! I was just about to throw this thing out and not only did he show me how to change the bulb - he showed me that I ALREADY have a replacement ! ! ! ! IT'S A GREAT DAY ! ! !
@@DIYTelecom I'm happy to see that you saw that you helped me out, made my day even better. I like to say that miracles are happening every day - we just have to pay attention. I prefer to walk the path of gratitude and stay in the light. I messed the flashlight up trying to figure out how to change the bulb. Then I found YOUR video - the first one and the perfect one for me. Once I found some tweezers to take the bulb out - I realized I'd ripped out that tiny piece of metal on the base that makes it work. I went BACK to YOUR video to see if I could see where or how that metal was placed, but you didn't go that deep in disassembling it. While I struggled with the flashlight - your video ran to the end - and another video downloaded and started to play. THAT video showed someone taking a Maglite apart to remove corroded batteries - AND HE SHOWED THE BASE WHERE THE TINY PIECE OF METAL GOES AND HOW TO INSERT IT ! ! ! I'm not what you would call a very "religious" person - but don't try and tell me I'm not blessed. Thank you again for your help. And by the way - the flashlight is NOW working perfectly ! ! !
Me gustaria poder csmbiar la bombilla led de mi mini magilte 2AA pero el modelo de led ed distinto al del video. Entienfo wue es mejor, no es un dimple bulvo con positivo y negativo dino wue el led ys viene encapsulado.
Supporting a domestic product will usually be more expensive then mass produced over seas like a hardware store or w.e but overseas quality tends to be crap hence why someone would buy a durable flashlight like a Mag. Best of both worlds buy a Mag replace with cheap overseas bulbs. It's like Zippo, great lighter but the fule,flints and wicks cost ya. The Fule is just Naptha, Coleman sells a huge bottle the flints in Bics are the same size/shape and you can source wicks elsewhere from cotton string to Carbon felt which doesn't burn so lasts longer...
I forgot to mention. Main problem with Zippo is fule evaporation, you can buy a cheap overseas insert but will break. Cut the corner off a ziplock or a section out of an old bike tire and use it as a gasket..
Forget about bulbs and convert to real LED which will last much much longer and be easier on battery life. The Minimags that use AA cells are a better idea anyway since I have been critical of those that use AAA cells all of the years that I have owned three of them.
My Gran's old maglite hasn't been working for about a decade. Just randomly thought about trying to fix it today and found your video. Clear instructions and no faffing about with unrelated things. Thank you so much! Never knew about that spare bulb behind the spring. This has sentimental value to me as well so I'm glad I can use it again.
Thanks for posting this video. I had my old mini maglite that was sitting around for years after the bulb died. I never knew that there was an extra bulb tucked away in that sleeve but I found it and now it is working again. Today is a good day! Thanks again
That's awesome news. As for your question about the xenon being brighter or not. I've not noticed. I have been using mini mags since the 80s and can't remember if the brightness is better or not.
The best video on this topic; closeup view with good explanation and no herky-jerky movement. Thanks!
Well, I'll gladly take all those compliments! Glad to help! :-)
I'm the person that reads the instructions with everything; and the maglite instructions tell you there is a spare bulb in the tailcap, HOWEVER! the one thing they did not tell you how to do was how to remove the spare bulb from the tailcap! No idea you had to pull the spring out. This was a great video. Now I know where and how for the situation that can and will arise.
Thanks for commenting 😊
Thank you so much for this video! You just saved me a bunch of money and hassle. Found the replacement bulb and eventually fixed my mini maglite! You’re awesome.
Love to hear success stories like this! 😊
I bought my mini mag lite in Rio about 10 years ago. I haven't used so much but I had a problem on it and it wasn't working. I've never heard about that extra light bulb at the back of the flashlight. Amazing! Thank you for the hint. Sandro Lessa from Ilhéus- Brazil.
It’s the little surprises in life, right? Glad the video helped. Thanks for commenting! 😄
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@Der-gute-Hirte1.Mose1.29 Thanks sir!
Thank you!!! I have had this for 28 years and never knew there was a spare bulb. You just saved me a lot of aggravation.
Glad I could help! 😊
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You did 28 years with the incan bulb??
My mini has been working forever until now! Thank you for posting this. I didn't know about the spare :)
IRK? the spare was unknown to me too for a while.
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Thanks I kept my old light from years ago thinking I would try and fix it one day and that day was today cheers
I love hearing of small victories like that 😊
I had no idea I had an extra bulb. Thank you so much.
Too bad there aren't more surprises like that in life? 😁
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I was literally two seconds away from throwing this thing in the garbage thank you very much for your video it made my flashlight work again
Isn’t that excellent? 😄
Thanks so much! I never knew there was a spare bulb. Now I'm sure my mini mag will work for another 20 years.
Amazing! Why do we not know this already? Thanks so much.
Ha! Neither did I! 🤨
You just saved me $25! I had no idea there was a spare bulb! Works again! Thank you sir!! 😀
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Thanks! I had no idea there was a spare bulb stored in the base. Great video.
don't you wish life had more surprises like that ? :-D
Perfect. Replaced with no issues and ordered new ones. Thank you.
Perfect!👍😁
You made my day after some years of darkness! 😂 It was hidden under the spring
Thanks for instructions and pointing out there is a spare at the base.
I agree: well-done instructions & video! Thank You!! I did all that. Inserted new AA batteries. Still no light! ?? More help, please
Thank you, found the spare one like you suggested in the battery cap , now much brighter, cheers
excellent news! :-)
What's the way on how to disassemble the battery cap of mini maglite thanks in advance
Amazing and thank you!!! 🤯 I replaced the bulb, but now I can't get the light to turn off?! What am I missing? 🤔
Can we find for this flashlite led bulbs on aliexpress? I want to upgrade
Should have watched this video before pur hasing new bulbs. Never knew they had spare bulb tucked in. Do you know if other maglites have this feature too? Thanks for the great video!
wow! I didn't know there was an extra bulb... amazing! thanks!!😅
Wouldn't it be nice if life had more little surprises like that? 😄
@@DIYTelecom right? hahaha
When I put my light back together the dimmer stopped working I have to disconnect the battery to turn it off. Any ideas? Thanks ✌️
One question though, are those newerxenon bulbs more powerful than the original bulbs that would've came with it many many years ago?
Any suggestions if it’s not the bulb that’s the issue? I tried changing it and it still will not turn on.
I remember when Maglite was considered one of the best flashlight you could buy.
After LED flashlights from other manufacturers started appearing, Maglite seems to have been left behind.
They still make a good light but they don't really stand out like they once did.
I think you're right. But boy I remember back in the 80s and 90s, having one was a symbol of cool!😎
Yes, I still got an old red mini mag AA Zenon bulb 💡 light and replaced the bulb but it seems a bit dim now compared to other brands like police security lights which are all LED
What if you replaced the bulb and it still doesn't work. All I get is a weak yellow light and only when I tap it gently, like some intermittant connection. Is there a way to clean some contact point that turns the light on and off?
Pencil eraser is my choice tool for cleaning contacts.
thank you for this vedeo.please bro i have problème with my Mini magline AA and i can't Open him for change battry Can help me please
That size cures ailments..
I think 5mm led will also work
It is possible to replace with LED?
I'm really not sure. 🤔
You should have cleaned the bulb with a cloth, because it was probably touched by someone at the factory, and there was grease on it even though you didn't touch it ))
Yep, very familiar. Thanks for watching. ☺
I did not know that, Thank you!
Thanks for watching. Good to hear from you sir! 😊
Yeah UA-cam University ! ! ! And thanks to DIY Telecom ! ! ! ! I was just about to throw this thing out and not only did he show me how to change the bulb - he showed me that I ALREADY have a replacement ! ! ! ! IT'S A GREAT DAY ! ! !
Don't you wish more things in life worked out this way?? 😄😄
Thanks for commenting! 😊
@@DIYTelecom I'm happy to see that you saw that you helped me out, made my day even better. I like to say that miracles are happening every day - we just have to pay attention. I prefer to walk the path of gratitude and stay in the light. I messed the flashlight up trying to figure out how to change the bulb. Then I found YOUR video - the first one and the perfect one for me. Once I found some tweezers to take the bulb out - I realized I'd ripped out that tiny piece of metal on the base that makes it work. I went BACK to YOUR video to see if I could see where or how that metal was placed, but you didn't go that deep in disassembling it. While I struggled with the flashlight - your video ran to the end - and another video downloaded and started to play. THAT video showed someone taking a Maglite apart to remove corroded batteries - AND HE SHOWED THE BASE WHERE THE TINY PIECE OF METAL GOES AND HOW TO INSERT IT ! ! ! I'm not what you would call a very "religious" person - but don't try and tell me I'm not blessed. Thank you again for your help. And by the way - the flashlight is NOW working perfectly ! ! !
I never knew it had an extra right down in there
You just saved me from throwing my mini maglite in the trash! Thank you, you saved me $30 from buying a new one!
Wonderful news! 😄
@@DIYTelecom thanks again, I ordered and replaced the used bulb - 2 pack for $8.00!
The bulb holder moves light looses connection goes off what do I do
Almost sounds like something wasn't reassembled correctly? 🤔
Me gustaria poder csmbiar la bombilla led de mi mini magilte 2AA pero el modelo de led ed distinto al del video. Entienfo wue es mejor, no es un dimple bulvo con positivo y negativo dino wue el led ys viene encapsulado.
Wow! That's so cool 😃
Who knew, right? Thanks for commenting 😄
@@DIYTelecom I finally got around to changing the bulb in my MagLite Mini. Thank you for the tutorial!!
My problem is the bulb is broken and I can't get it out.
1. Thats a xenon bulb, not LED. 2. $13 is way too much. You can get em $5 direct or at most hardware stores. 🙃
Supporting a domestic product will usually be more expensive then mass produced over seas like a hardware store or w.e but overseas quality tends to be crap hence why someone would buy a durable flashlight like a Mag. Best of both worlds buy a Mag replace with cheap overseas bulbs. It's like Zippo, great lighter but the fule,flints and wicks cost ya. The Fule is just Naptha, Coleman sells a huge bottle the flints in Bics are the same size/shape and you can source wicks elsewhere from cotton string to Carbon felt which doesn't burn so lasts longer...
I forgot to mention. Main problem with Zippo is fule evaporation, you can buy a cheap overseas insert but will break. Cut the corner off a ziplock or a section out of an old bike tire and use it as a gasket..
You can get led drop ins now. Much better
Yoooo why isn't this viral???
💁 would be nice. But thanks for the compliment 😊
Add the tiniest smidgeon of silicon grease to the o-rings and threads.
Wonderful point! 👍
Help me!!!
Thanks
Forget about bulbs and convert to real LED which will last much much longer and be easier on battery life. The Minimags that use AA cells are a better idea anyway since I have been critical of those that use AAA cells all of the years that I have owned three of them.
Not LED at all.
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I did not know that I had an extra bulb. Thank you for your video it made my flashlight work again!
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