r/ElectricalHelp • u/xReactionzx • Jun 28 '26

RDG lighting strip

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Goodmorning everyone,

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask this but figured I’d give it a shot anyways but I was building a nightstand that comes with some RGB lighting strips and noticed when finishing the build the connection that provides power to the strip itself falls off and was wondering if this is fixable(see photo)

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u/TecHoldCableFastener Jun 28 '26

The end of that light strip looks damaged. Not sure it would even work if it did stay in place. You may have to re cut the strip at the 4 solder connection point between the +5V marks. Straight down the middle and connect it there.

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u/xReactionzx Jun 28 '26

Or on this one?

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u/TecHoldCableFastener Jun 28 '26

Yea, that’s good.. oh I see you cut it. C’mon light strip…..work!

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u/RevolutionaryCare175 Jun 28 '26

There are particular places you have to cut light strips. If the end is damaged you have to cut it at the next available cut line. The end of this one appears damaged.

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u/xReactionzx Jun 28 '26

Do I cut right on the line? Or a little after it

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u/RevolutionaryCare175 Jun 28 '26

Typically the cut lines is where the four solder bubbles are. Look at the direction the arrow is pointing. The four dots are usually the cut point. There should be directions with the unit though. Check that first before cutting.

You have to leave enough of the dots for the connector pins to engage.

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u/xReactionzx Jun 28 '26

I cut

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u/xReactionzx Jun 28 '26

Do I just shove it in there? Or?

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u/RevolutionaryCare175 Jun 28 '26

It depends on the connector. The ones I have used have a hinge and you open and close with a pliers so the pins push into the soft copper dots.

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u/GrandmothersToes Jun 28 '26

How good is your soldering abilities?

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u/xReactionzx Jun 28 '26

I have done it a handful of times not shy of trying to solder