The AixiZ laser is very popular for use in science projects because the laser diode in the housing is not soldered onto the laser mechanism. This makes it easy to remove and replace with a different or more powerful type of laser diode. The process for removing the laser diode requires patience and a steady hand to ensure that the laser diode is not damaged when it's taken out of the AixiZ housing.
Instructions
1. Put the clean cloth down on a work surface. Put the glass dish on the clean cloth.
2. Pick up the AixiZ housing and hold it with two hands, one hand at the front of the housing and the other at the back of the housing. Twist the housing between your hands to separate the two halves of the housing. Unscrew the two halves of the housing. Place the half of the housing that has the circuit board inside of it on the clean cloth.
3. Pick up the piece of housing that has the circuit board inside of it. Grab hold of a corner of the circuit board using the needle nosed pliers. Pull the circuit board out of the housing with a quick motion.
4. Hold the circuit board in one hand with the laser diode pointing straight up. Pull the laser diode out of the circuit board with the tweezers.
5. Put the laser diode down on the glass dish.
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