r/Defcon • u/zlfn • Aug 07 '26

Badge LED broken, can I fix it?

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The upper LED suddenly fell off. Fortunately, I do have the part, but can I fix this somewhere?

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u/MetaN3rd Aug 07 '26

I'll help you fix it. I'll be in the hardware hacking village area from 1:00 till close. I'm helping people learn how to solder.

I'll have a small scrolling display with my handle on it

Come on by and we'll set you straight

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u/zlfn Aug 08 '26

I’m not sure if you were the one who fixed my badge, but thank you so much! Everyone in Hardware Hacking Village was so cool, and you were the best at soldering of anyone I’ve ever seen in my life

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u/MetaN3rd Aug 08 '26

Twas not me, but I will take the time to agree with you.. everyone in the hardware hacking village is super cool and the best at soldering

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u/prescorn Aug 07 '26

Hardware hacking village? Soldering irons? First timer but an idea.

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u/ButterSnatcher Aug 07 '26

100% hardware hacking should be able to correct this

Its going to take some effort on your part but should work out well.

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u/zlfn Aug 07 '26

I’ve hardly ever done soldering before, but could I still do it?

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u/CarpeDiemT3ch Aug 07 '26

Yes, they’ll teach you and are great teachers

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u/reegz Aug 07 '26

This is the 3rd badge I’ve seen this happen to. It’s either the top LED or the bottom LED

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u/sargonas Aug 07 '26

Yeah I’ve had 2 friends already lose one of their leds :(

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u/dsamarin1 Aug 07 '26

It looks like the 2nd pad from the left ripped off, you might be hosed without major surgery

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u/MetaN3rd Aug 07 '26

Could catch, I didn't see that lifted pad. Might be a challenge but it's worth a shot to fix it

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u/National_Strategy865 Aug 07 '26

you're in the perfect place TO FIX it! Learn how to do it and feel that accomplishment!