distortedtekno wrote:Nice job.
Let me clarify a few things that may help out (since I already replaced my LEDs before being able to have access to a camcorder).
I found that it's easier to remove the end cap (plastic side on the right) before removing the cable by the volume knob.
Desoldering braid is something I avoid (unless used for other purposes like removing bridges), as it can be tricky and damage the pads of a PCB.
So I recommend a desoldering iron...
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062731&cp=&pg=3&sr=1&origkw=soldering&kw=soldering&parentPage=search
or at least a Vacuum Desoldering Tool....
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062745&cp=&pg=3&sr=1&origkw=soldering&kw=soldering&parentPage=search
As far as the polarity of the LEDs are concerned, the long leg is the anode (+), and the shorter is the cathode (-).
On the PCB you'll see markings where the LED is to be soldered.
These marking don't indicate "+ or -".
They look more like this... " |> " .The larger side of this triangular.
To make it simpler, refer to the pic below.
"|>" which means what? how can I tell on the actual LED what the polarity is? legs are cut even so i can't go by length
