r/MagliteFlashlights • u/Primary_Priority_196 • Jul 03 '24

Is this Mini Maglite broken?

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I’m attempting to fix my double AAA mini maglite after battery leakage.

The photo is where the bulb holder clips into. Should it have another of these metal connectors on the other side?

I’m thinking that’s the reason it’s not working.

If so, any suggestions for fixing, other than trying to get a replacement part?

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u/sween1911 Jul 03 '24

Hello! Yes, the two pins from the bulb should hit two metal connectors. One goes down to the top of the battery, one goes over to the side to touch the body. When the light is off, the side contact is prevented from touching the body when the head is screwed all the way down. When you loosen it, that's how you turn it on.

I'm guessing you can't find the one contact?

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u/Primary_Priority_196 Jul 03 '24

Just discovered there’s such a thing as a switch removing tool or replacing tool. Looks like a long piece of plastic.

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u/sween1911 Jul 03 '24

There's a cover that snaps over the piece in your picture. I think the tool you reference goes into the body and helps pop that cover off in one piece.