Quote Originally Posted by DreadedHermie
What about removing leds?

With the molecular adhesion of a guage block, it's easy, just slide 'em off sideways.

That freakin' epoxy is about 100 times stronger than it needs to be for attaching leds. I've seen it suggested that freezing your assembled unit down to cryogenic levels, then judiciously applying a small, water-backed charge of high explosive "might" help you get 'em off. All I want is that they don't leap off the light to a fiery death. I have too much blood on my hands already.

Also saw it suggested to mix thermal grease in with the epoxy to weaken the bond. That just seems wrong. Like pouring beer into a Manhattan.

If no fit, put spit

I'm thinking of deliberately mis-mixing the epoxy. The thermal conductance shouldn't be much different. (?) Thinkin' of practicing with washers / pennies / etc. when I get a spare ms. Have you tried this already?

With epoxied leds?
Mo' betta, jus' leave 'em be.
Glue on da new one, side by side.
Leave da fried guys on as a warning for shirkers.

Hello-o, Lazy guy here!
Yer just nevah gonna catch me workin' dat hard.

What ya can't wipe off, paint over, ya?
Wee lazy Zard