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USB Cigar Flash Memory (with LEDs)

Step 5Prepare the Flash Disk, Replacing the Data Access LED

Prepare the Flash Disk, Replacing the Data Access LED

In this step we will get the naked USB board, and replace the on-board data access LED by ours. This step requires patience and skill, because of SMD components.

Free the board from its shell.

Locate and unsolder the on-board LED. Mine was SMD, so I had to use my USB magnifier (another cool project).

Solder two wires to your red led #1. Connect to computer; if it does not light, reverse the LED polarity.

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