How do I repair my damaged LED strip lights? Dry solder joint repair

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  • Опубліковано 16 кві 2020
  • We often get asked how to repair your LED strip lights. Well, there are a number of ways to repair your LED strip lights and a number of reasons for them being faulty.
    In this video we take a look at an LED strip that is faulty due to a 'dry solder joint' or otherwise known as a loose or bad connection.
    The solder is not connecting as it should for the green LED lights so any lights after this bad connection are not working.
    In this video we show how to resolve this issue with solder, which is the best solution to resolve this issue, BUT we ubderstand that not everyone can solder / has the solder equipment to hand / can remove the strip from its location etc etc etc
    So in that case you may need to use connectors instead. These are solderless connectors where you can cut the LED strip and attached leads, join peices etc etc with the connectors
    For more information on this check our out connector video here: • How do I repair my dam...
    Or our ultimate problem resolving guide here:
    www.instyleled.co.uk/support/...
    Or if you actually would like to buy some LED strip lights then please check us out here:
    www.instyleled.co.uk/
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 250

  • @jenten381
    @jenten381 3 роки тому +303

    THANK U SO MUCH like i was crying in my bedroom cuz half of my LED lights weren’t working then i found ur video😌

  • @maeperiabras7652
    @maeperiabras7652 3 роки тому +45

    Omg. I just bought my led strip and i thought it was broken. Thank you so much i found this vid 😭

  • @tamara.tamerr
    @tamara.tamerr 3 роки тому +83

    I dont have the things ugh 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @Sangeeth_5936
    @Sangeeth_5936 2 роки тому +1

    This Is A Lifesaving Video..
    I Thought For Sure That The Seller Scammed Me But..It Was My Mistake ..
    Mine Was A Cheap And Fragile One ..

  • @tanapsycho1008
    @tanapsycho1008 3 роки тому +30

    I don’t have the iron so I just pressed down on every joint in the leds until I found the one that wasn’t working and after one touch it went back to normal 😁 I didn’t do anything with my leds tho when I turned it on in the night it was glitched so if you guys did anything crazy with it this method might not work

    • @urmom-ds5lw
      @urmom-ds5lw 3 роки тому +2

      I did this and I found the place but when I stop touching it shuts back off

  • @JJETAS379
    @JJETAS379 Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS LOOKING ALL OVER UA-cam

  • @itsabouteverything1233
    @itsabouteverything1233 3 роки тому +3

    Omg this helped so much my led light where always half broken and it was so annoying but now they finally are fully working

    • @prasadblessy
      @prasadblessy 3 роки тому

      What did you do to fix it

    • @itsabouteverything1233
      @itsabouteverything1233 3 роки тому +1

      So half of my red lights wasn’t working so I looked at the end of my lights where it wasn’t working and then moved it around a little bit till all of them started to work then I held it there and taped it hoped that helped😊

    • @hmn..9235
      @hmn..9235 Рік тому

      @@itsabouteverything1233 did u do it when it was on? My mum is scared that I might shock myself if I touch the led :(

  • @zainaballawati5356
    @zainaballawati5356 4 роки тому +116

    My led lights are showing different colors

    • @markichadenis1569
      @markichadenis1569 3 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @fahed3596
      @fahed3596 3 роки тому

      same

    • @jimenaandrebecca3838
      @jimenaandrebecca3838 3 роки тому +14

      put it in the color you want to fix than turn it off than while it’s off put it on fade 7 and than on if it dissent work keep doing it when it does work ❤️❤️❤️

    • @abigail.nb007
      @abigail.nb007 3 роки тому +1

      @@jimenaandrebecca3838 thank you so much, I gonna try it ❣️

    • @makeuptips1130
      @makeuptips1130 3 роки тому

      @Noah Sananikone same

  • @daisymaedebelen8439
    @daisymaedebelen8439 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you 😊 its really helpful.

  • @leeleecee2911
    @leeleecee2911 2 роки тому +28

    Thank you so much I found out it was a little damaged piece I tried to shove in a corner 😭😩

    • @abigail_h25
      @abigail_h25 2 роки тому

      @LeeLee Cee omg this is my problem right now how did u fix this

    • @wntrsoul
      @wntrsoul 2 роки тому

      @@abigail_h25 fr how

  • @KayyHub3099
    @KayyHub3099 Рік тому

    thanks so much. I have the solder thingy at home and might be able to fix it.

  • @KataTukuTV
    @KataTukuTV 8 місяців тому +1

    thank you ❤

  • @lalooscz
    @lalooscz 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much✌️🤯

  • @donovanelliott8667
    @donovanelliott8667 Рік тому

    Thanks man i have all the tools for it then thats awesome

  • @elivlogs6055
    @elivlogs6055 2 роки тому

    I was just finding the damaged place and tried pressing it right before the video and now I fixed it

  • @cloeg9380
    @cloeg9380 3 роки тому +17

    thank youuuu omg i was so scared lmfao

    • @areejweimers1212
      @areejweimers1212 3 роки тому +3

      I’m confused cz I don’t have those things he used to fix the led light but what did u use? Pls help me xx

  • @0lucid567
    @0lucid567 2 роки тому +4

    I was putting my led strips up and every 30 minutes i was turning it on to check to see if it worked and how it looks for a few seconds, then at one point the lights got twisted so much and when i tried to turn it on after the whole thing isn’t working anymore

  • @giulliananavarro896
    @giulliananavarro896 3 роки тому +5

    mine literally is half way working what i mean is the brightness is super low but it still turns on tho how can u fix it?

  • @gurenn2022
    @gurenn2022 3 роки тому +3

    how can i fix if the led strip is so thin and the connection is a thin copper.

  • @user-rb8cu8bg7q
    @user-rb8cu8bg7q 7 місяців тому +1

    It was too difficult for me to do this,so l cut it carefully and i kept the small piece that was working and i recycled the other one that was off.I put the small piece that i got in a corner to give some lighting.Next week i will get a new one and be more carefull this time

  • @aBunnyThatWillChewOnYourCables
    @aBunnyThatWillChewOnYourCables 2 роки тому +1

    people in these comment sections need to learn some basic physics lmao

  • @linadudley5073
    @linadudley5073 3 роки тому +1

    Thx man u helped me a lot

  • @kandiebrungardt2862
    @kandiebrungardt2862 3 роки тому

    @InstyleLED if the back tears is there anyway to repair it?

  • @LesleyVanRensburg
    @LesleyVanRensburg Рік тому

    Thank goodness 😅

  • @tyrehill5786
    @tyrehill5786 3 роки тому +1

    Itttt word💙💙

  • @_zay_4483
    @_zay_4483 3 роки тому +5

    I have little sections of my led strips that are not lighting up on blue, can someone please help me

  • @tyler17728
    @tyler17728 Рік тому +5

    what if your leds are covered with this sprt of rubber? Can you still fix it then?

    • @Helloitskovo
      @Helloitskovo 10 місяців тому

      Yes that is possible, you would have to cut it in the middle just until you reach the silver parts. Don't cut it all the way ofcourse.. slightly pull the rubber off just enough for the workspace.

  • @shinynote2484
    @shinynote2484 2 роки тому +5

    My problem is that when I turn it on , some parts of my led light has different coulor than other parts. How can I fix it?

  • @justrxchelx
    @justrxchelx 2 роки тому

    i’ve had a problem with mine for awhile i changed the battery in the remote but it won’t work? my led’s are plugged on but when i try to use the remote to change to other colours it stays on green, trying to turn it off with the remote it stays green and trying to turn it on its still green?? so i’ve just turned them off completely on the wall, it’s not the same problem as the colour stops before it reaches the end

  • @teetee123.
    @teetee123. Рік тому

    This is random but i was wondering if you new how to fix this
    So my led lights when i turn them off they are dark blue as if they are on when they aren't. they also change to this colour when i turn down the brightness of them and i can only use 2 colours on the remote for some odd reason?? If this makes any sense it jas been like this for a while now and i have to unplug them so they are off

  • @josealfredolopez1932
    @josealfredolopez1932 3 роки тому +2

    Bro thx so much i thout that my led was allready trash jajaja lol

  • @beth_polli
    @beth_polli Рік тому +1

    I have a similar problem except none of the colors are working after the silver joint. The lights just don’t turn on after that point.

  • @callumjohnson666
    @callumjohnson666 2 роки тому

    Hi could u show how to fix if the leds is showing two different colors

  • @vampireheartL
    @vampireheartL 2 роки тому

    that's my exact problem but is there any other way to fix it?

  • @kelly-pg7ck
    @kelly-pg7ck 3 роки тому +15

    what if they’re already hung up on the wall?

  • @BrooklynHeadrick
    @BrooklynHeadrick 3 роки тому +20

    When I was installing mine it ripped a little bit and none of it will turn on

  • @laurenbogle7672
    @laurenbogle7672 3 роки тому +23

    i dont have a soldering iron how else can i fix it

  • @hadilawwad6798
    @hadilawwad6798 Рік тому

    What if you don’t have those tools to do it is there any other way plz help me I just got mine and I think it’s broken

  • @Gustavothedon217
    @Gustavothedon217 3 роки тому +6

    My LED strip splits into 3 sections, first section blue green and red work, second section only red and green work and third section only green works. One half of the strip lights up only when held at a certain angle. How can i fix this?

  • @siarao1228
    @siarao1228 3 роки тому

    I don’t have that tool is there anything else I can use

  • @UK.G4M3R
    @UK.G4M3R 11 місяців тому

    I have blue led lights but one is not lighting or it will flash red every now and then and I can’t seem to find the answer or video to help me with it.

  • @chubbasubba
    @chubbasubba 3 роки тому

    THAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHNK YOUUUUUU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @uhmtqy
    @uhmtqy 3 роки тому +3

    when i do blue, like 3 of the lights on the strip won’t work but if i do like a pink color then like 3 of the lights turn red and stuff and idk hoe to fix it

  • @strawberryangle1587
    @strawberryangle1587 3 роки тому +4

    OMG IT ACTUALLY WORKED TYSM I WSS HAVING A ANXIETY ATTACK

    • @areejweimers1212
      @areejweimers1212 3 роки тому +2

      I’m confused cz I don’t have any of those things he used to fix it??? What did u use pls help xx

    • @strawberryangle1587
      @strawberryangle1587 3 роки тому

      @@areejweimers1212 so When I did it, I didnt use any of them U just have to play wit da led light/move them around up and down and than stick them to the wall again

  • @amymcmullan492
    @amymcmullan492 4 роки тому +24

    I bought one roll and when I press some of the colours 3 lights are a different colour to the rest!! Help me plz

    • @8agas395
      @8agas395 4 роки тому +7

      Same I just bought one and then 3 of the lights is different colours

    • @kasia8292
      @kasia8292 3 роки тому +4

      Same but they were fine at first and today they broke and now 3 of the lights are different colours

    • @chelseycarroll3924
      @chelseycarroll3924 3 роки тому

      Kasia look up how to fix led lights when there different colours

    • @chelseycarroll3924
      @chelseycarroll3924 3 роки тому

      8agas look up how to fix led lights when there different colour

    • @twice1674
      @twice1674 3 роки тому

      8agas same here... did you fix it?

  • @tantheman51
    @tantheman51 Рік тому

    What if I do not have that thing that you use

  • @njjohn4254
    @njjohn4254 Рік тому +1

    What about when the entire strip of lights flickers on and then off when turned on? What does that mean?

  • @arelicarrillo5814
    @arelicarrillo5814 3 роки тому +12

    Can you please do how to fix your leds if there’s a little green spot that never goes away unless you unplug the whole thing cause I’ve had that problem for months and it didn’t happen when I first got it

    • @kianajaydon
      @kianajaydon 3 роки тому

      me too. did you ever fix it?

    • @kayladelacoe603
      @kayladelacoe603 2 роки тому +1

      i had that with blue then now those ones don’t show blue anymore

    • @nexogamer7x48
      @nexogamer7x48 2 роки тому

      I have the same issue

    • @outrightflame4280
      @outrightflame4280 5 місяців тому

      I have this same issue and I have them off but one led strip is red and I’m trying to figure out how to fix it do I just reset it ?

    • @JblspeakersEnjoyer
      @JblspeakersEnjoyer 5 місяців тому

      ​@@outrightflame4280Connection issue probably

  • @idontneednoname3304
    @idontneednoname3304 2 роки тому

    Is it possible without soldering

  • @siarao1228
    @siarao1228 3 роки тому

    My lights are bright on one side and dim on the other, it’s all one strip idk what to do

  • @luis_obm
    @luis_obm Рік тому

    i had an issue with my 5050 led stripe, when i got it was everything fine but suddenly 1 week after the red color was stuck, even it shows full red color when i turn the led stripe off, the only thing i can do to power it off is unplug it from the outlet

  • @aa-cp5dx
    @aa-cp5dx 3 роки тому +2

    hi some of the red colour isnt showing in 4 of the mini lights, so when i press pink for example the whole thing is pink exept from those 4 which are blue since theres no red to make them pink if that makes sense, how do i fix it?

  • @joshuamarko87
    @joshuamarko87 3 роки тому +2

    Is it possible to replace the leds?
    I have none working but I got 5V across the strip. It's a 5v rgb addressable strip?

  • @alexmexpro8168
    @alexmexpro8168 3 роки тому +5

    What does it mean if your led strip has 3 bulbs that turn different colors?? Like for example all the strip is white but those 3 bulbs would be yellow.... please help!

    • @Sangeeth_5936
      @Sangeeth_5936 2 роки тому

      Strip Lights Are Cheap..
      You Cant Expect Much From Them..
      It Could Be A Defective Bulb

  • @dansampa3738
    @dansampa3738 2 роки тому +1

    My LED light strips have a blank part in the middle that’s not working, the beginning and the end of the strip is working but not the middle, how do i fix that

  • @migueltrippin8319
    @migueltrippin8319 2 роки тому

    How do I use mine cuz I lost my spikes 😭

  • @iiclxssy6066
    @iiclxssy6066 4 роки тому +5

    Only 1 tiny part of mine is working what do u do

  • @user-gv2pc9lq5i
    @user-gv2pc9lq5i 3 роки тому +2

    Can some one please help me...so basically I plugged my ac dc adaptor (the black plug in thing) into my outlet then I heard a loud pop and smelt some smoke. Can someone please help me I’m really worried...did I break my led lights? What do I need to repair or replace?

    • @brittanyixvic83
      @brittanyixvic83 3 роки тому

      this happened to me but without the smoke . Idk what to do I’m scared that I can’t fix it

    • @user-gv2pc9lq5i
      @user-gv2pc9lq5i 2 роки тому +1

      @@brittanyixvic83 hm...does the adaptor light still glow green when plugged in? I’m gonna buy a new adaptor...it’s the only thing that I believe is broken.

    • @brittanyixvic83
      @brittanyixvic83 2 роки тому

      @@user-gv2pc9lq5i yeah it still glows maybe the strip broke or some idk imma buy new ones

  • @summer-wg3fv
    @summer-wg3fv 3 роки тому +5

    blue broke halfway down mine lmao
    edit: LMAO I FIXED IT BY PUTTING A TINY SCREW BEHIND WHERE IT BROKE

    • @aliviadior5752
      @aliviadior5752 3 роки тому +2

      So If mines don’t cut on at all just use the screws were you think It’s messed up at ?

  • @Ashley_617
    @Ashley_617 3 роки тому

    My led lights are dim because my grandma unplugged the head from the outlet. Does anyone know how to fix that?

  • @aliceparis4598
    @aliceparis4598 3 роки тому +2

    Can u help please my controller for my lights isnt working i keep replacing the battery and it still wont work

  • @Baldito10
    @Baldito10 3 роки тому

    It works all i did was tap thrm

  • @_gabeybabey
    @_gabeybabey 10 місяців тому +1

    I know I’m not the only one who is like wtf is a soldering iron

  • @David-mx1mz
    @David-mx1mz 3 роки тому +3

    Help! So on my led lights the ending had a corner piece and the end of the lights got all screwed up and now I had to cut off the end of it so that the other part was even but there is only one strip that’s lighting up and that’s the one before the connector, please help me :(

  • @ratsarecute2850
    @ratsarecute2850 2 роки тому

    Thanks I just got mines and half of my led light is working

  • @saite_
    @saite_ 2 роки тому

    I have question,my led 5m lights only work like half a meter,i can change colours BUT it only works on the half meter

  • @leilaaa5756
    @leilaaa5756 2 роки тому

    Help me plssss i have a problem that my led lights always turns from red to green and then a few minutes later they turn red again:( PLSS HELP ME

  • @chris091308
    @chris091308 3 роки тому +1

    How do I fix discoloured leds on my Govee dream colour leds ?

  • @williamlewis5807
    @williamlewis5807 3 роки тому

    What do you do if half of the LED lights don't work on every colour because I don't have the thing you used in the video pls reply

  • @Ali-vs2wt
    @Ali-vs2wt 8 місяців тому

    What if idont got soldering iron 😔

  • @meli950
    @meli950 3 роки тому

    my LED’s are a different brand but i’ve had them for like over a month. suddenly the remote stopped working then started working again. then only a bit of the lights worked and they won’t go back to normal. all of the colors are like this. i don’t know what to do

    • @urfavlibra_aeri4160
      @urfavlibra_aeri4160 3 роки тому

      Same but idk how to make all my turn back on

    • @meli950
      @meli950 3 роки тому

      @@urfavlibra_aeri4160 samee, barely any turn on and they won’t go back to normal

    • @urfavlibra_aeri4160
      @urfavlibra_aeri4160 3 роки тому

      @@meli950 I found out how to turn one side on but the other side won’t turn on for no reason

    • @meli950
      @meli950 3 роки тому

      @@urfavlibra_aeri4160 how did you do it? not even half of mine turn on 🥲

  • @nathankalonji1898
    @nathankalonji1898 Рік тому

    What if none of them are Turing on 😭

  • @venuxtine
    @venuxtine 3 роки тому +8

    I don’t have tools 😭😭😭

  • @dzaios102
    @dzaios102 3 роки тому +2

    can anyone help me? I got the cheap led strips and when i turn off the led strips it has a greenish colour.Help me anyone asap😔

  • @erichiggins6758
    @erichiggins6758 4 роки тому +2

    My lights only show the first three dots on green, and my remote won’t work with the colors. Also, I have to bend it for the whole strip to work. Can you help me please?

    • @camieami
      @camieami 4 роки тому

      I have the same problem and I don’t know what to do and I feel very sad because i have been using this for like months and it just started to do this.

    • @charnvirkaloya2491
      @charnvirkaloya2491 3 роки тому

      omg same please let me know if you found a solution

    • @aileenbarajas
      @aileenbarajas 3 роки тому

      @@camieami I have you found a solution yet it just happened to me today and the green color won’t work

    • @aileenbarajas
      @aileenbarajas 3 роки тому

      Did you find a solution mines are doing the same thing

    • @aileenbarajas
      @aileenbarajas 3 роки тому

      @@charnvirkaloya2491 did you find one mine just started doing that today and my green won’t work

  • @adajacire6532
    @adajacire6532 3 роки тому +4

    uhhh help some of my colours won’t work and for example if i pick red it would turn the other half red and the other purple

  • @naima_1223
    @naima_1223 3 роки тому

    Okay what to do if your led lights are working but it stop on a certain point ? And the rest not working

    • @sz.1.
      @sz.1. 2 роки тому

      That’s what happened to me

  • @kelcirudy7586
    @kelcirudy7586 3 роки тому +2

    I turned my led light strips off with the remote now they won’t turn back on they are just very dim

  • @aubree1417
    @aubree1417 3 роки тому +22

    Half of mine is off and the other half is on HELPPP 😭

    • @vsamueI
      @vsamueI 3 роки тому

      sameee ineed help

    • @aubree1417
      @aubree1417 3 роки тому

      @@vsamueI Yess 🥺, We NEED helpss 🥺🥺

    • @vsamueI
      @vsamueI 3 роки тому

      @@aubree1417 and they were just working like 40min ago too

    • @vsamueI
      @vsamueI 3 роки тому

      im gonna try a soldering iron bc my dad has one

    • @aubree1417
      @aubree1417 3 роки тому

      @@vsamueI good luck i have a spare led strip

  • @roxyhernandez7152
    @roxyhernandez7152 3 роки тому

    Ok but i have a problem with mine when it’s all connected only like 3 lights are on and i didn’t cut my led lights

  • @ytgruntz-topic2521
    @ytgruntz-topic2521 3 роки тому +2

    Ok but can anyone tell me what to do if the lights have a wire shortage? Do I just buy some new ones it’s annoying .. if I turn the wire a certain way the lights work but when I move my finger they turn off idk

    • @namjoonluv539
      @namjoonluv539 3 роки тому

      the same thing happened to me and i just got them as christmas gifts

    • @ytgruntz-topic2521
      @ytgruntz-topic2521 3 роки тому

      bored ig yeah now there broken and sitting in my closet ..🤦🏻

    • @namjoonluv539
      @namjoonluv539 3 роки тому +1

      @@ytgruntz-topic2521 half of my led lights work and the end stopped working after 5 days ugh

    • @ytgruntz-topic2521
      @ytgruntz-topic2521 3 роки тому

      bored ig damn that’s crazy but im a rapper listen to my music :P

    • @namjoonluv539
      @namjoonluv539 3 роки тому

      @@ytgruntz-topic2521 yeah sure

  • @fwwchlo275
    @fwwchlo275 3 роки тому +1

    Help I think I broke my led lights I held down a peace to hard and now it’s not working

  • @luxury9402
    @luxury9402 3 роки тому +2

    i dont have that thing :(

  • @hollywolly939
    @hollywolly939 3 роки тому

    It's not working for me

  • @masterwildz261
    @masterwildz261 3 роки тому

    What did u just used?

  • @chunkymonkey8750
    @chunkymonkey8750 3 роки тому

    Mine keeps flashing when I turn it on, any suggestions?

    • @chunkymonkey8750
      @chunkymonkey8750 3 роки тому

      @Lizeth Salazar I've solved it, if you are still having this issue and for anyone else try switching the pin connecters around

  • @certicarsuk
    @certicarsuk 3 роки тому +2

    Mine are working but so dull u have to go right next to them too see them and the remote doesn't do anything even tho it has a brand new battery in it

  • @jenny.wri1
    @jenny.wri1 3 роки тому

    I don’t have iron! What do I do 😭

  • @hji.212
    @hji.212 3 роки тому +1

    My red colour on my leds don’t work

  • @zainaballawati5356
    @zainaballawati5356 4 роки тому

    Help meeeeee

  • @cumprincess777
    @cumprincess777 3 роки тому

    This isn't what I'm looking for when I turn off my led lights they don't turn off completely at all the blue just stays there even when they are on the blue stays and doesn't go away I've tried resetting them and it doesn't work

  • @bigmanlee8732
    @bigmanlee8732 3 роки тому +1

    My cat bit into them and they don't work

  • @Aspxctlmao
    @Aspxctlmao 3 роки тому

    Mine Is Burnt

    • @vivian9302
      @vivian9302 3 роки тому +1

      How did you manage to burn it 💀

    • @Aspxctlmao
      @Aspxctlmao 3 роки тому

      @@vivian9302 i bought cheap ones that burned i got a new one tho

  • @beyoncesarmenta5393
    @beyoncesarmenta5393 3 роки тому

    hi

  • @bradsanders407
    @bradsanders407 Місяць тому

    Uhhhh... maybe next time spend a lil more time explaining how to solder. Did you not use flux? What type of solder wire did you use? What the hell does dry soldering mean? And how is it different from wet soldering? People who watch a video entitled "how to solder blah blah blah" probably dont know how to solder blah blah blah.

  • @yonifura1060
    @yonifura1060 3 роки тому

    Half of my led lights can change color while the other half can only turn green, can someone please help I’m so frustrated right now