How do I change this light?

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Sage said:

Hal said:
@Sage
How did we come to this?

I wonder why in the incandescent or fluorescent world no one thought about this.

Why now?

I’m not sure what you’re asking?

I wonder why, back in the day when incandescent lightbulbs and fluorescent tubes were the primary source of light, no one thought to make non-serviceable, irreplaceable fixtures with integrated tubes.

Fluorescent lifespan wasn’t bad, but you could still replace the lightbulb.

Even induction light fixtures (similar to fluorescent but without heaters, so the lamp theoretically could last forever) offered replaceable bulbs. They were expensive but replaceable.

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@Hal
It’s probably just a profit thing, especially with cheap imports from places like China. They don’t consider long-term usability, just quick profit. Americans are easy targets for cheap solutions, like in apartment complexes where I worked. It’s really a lack of critical thinking.

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That’s a bad light fixture. The LEDs are even exposed to the humidity! Not good!

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It is a scam. The fixture is disposable. They lie and claim they will last for 15 years but they don’t.

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This LED chip could easily be replaced if you have the right tools. Here’s what you would need:

  • Multimeter (to measure voltage)
  • Soldering Iron (to remove and reattach solder)
  • Thermal Paste

Get a similar replacement chip from an electronics store. The swap should be easy with some basic soldering skills.