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If you see white/green powder on the battery contacts:
If the main logic board is dead (rare) or the LED reflector is melted, accept defeat. The Myo XP is not worth a full electronics rebuild. petzl myo xp repair 2021
How to responsibly recycle in 2021:
Do NOT throw it in the trash. The PCB contains trace amounts of lead and brominated flame retardants. If you see white/green powder on the battery
Unlike in 2010, you can no longer walk into an REI and buy a Petzl repair kit. You will need to source generic or upgraded parts. Do NOT throw it in the trash
Required Tools:
Replacement Parts (Where to find in 2021): | Part | 2021 Source | Notes | |------|-------------|-------| | Elastic headband | Amazon / eBay generic 1” headband | Buy a “replacement headlamp strap” for $6 | | Battery springs | McMaster-Carr / Digi-Key | Search for “battery contact spring 5mm” | | LED upgrade | Mouser / Cree XP-L or Nichia 219B | Requires soldering | | Tilt pivot screw | Local hardware store (M2x6mm) | Use nylon for friction |