case led soldering????

[Albreck]

I recently get a blue led for my case today I try to solder it to the tail, but it just don't work, do I may burn it or what????? any help????? bad soldering????

 

[FarEast]

Could have the + and - the wrong way round remove it, turn it around and try it again!

 

[Fushyuguru]

LED's are Light Emitting Diodes so they are one way polarized devices. Its takes alot to burn out an LED without overvolting it. Check your polarization and look to see if the semiconductor element is discolored. If it is, it could be burnt out.

 

[dazza05]

yeah most likely is that u have connected it wrong

 

[Albreck]

going to check right know... wait...... I just don't se a + or - on the led.... think I'm getting blind.... jejeje... welll try to resoldering and tell you what happend.... thanks

 

[Albreck]

yep... you where right... bad soldering, just have to invert it and that is... thanks!!!!!!

 

[alpha_gamer]

there is a flat side on all LED's, right above the wires, if you look at one you will know what i mean. that is the negative wire.

 

[sirtoby]

The long pin on the led is the + and the short -