New Authentic "AA" Mini Maglite Repair Switch Assembly Part # 108-000-211

Description

If your "AA" Mini Maglite won't work, and it isn't the bulb. It could be the switch!  Replace it with an New Switch Assembly Part # 108-00-211 to repair your AA Mini Maglite flashlight.
THOUSANDS SOLD. INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.
Authentic AA Repair Switch Assembly comes preassembled and requires disassembly of the two main components to install ( Upper and Lower receptacles ). Use caution when separating components. A vital component,  the Side Contact # 13 is installed loosely into the Lower Receptacle between the two main components and can easily be displaced or lost. ( **TIP: Visually locate the Side Contact between the Upper and Lower Receptacles prior to separating the Upper Receptacle. ) Pease read instruction prior to attempting installation. Additional instruction included on the reverse side of the factory instructions.
Your Authentic AA Mini Maglite Switch Assembly comes with a repair and maintenance instruction sheet Part # 413-000-807*. The Switch Repair Assembly comes pre-assembled and contains 4 components;  #15)  Lower insulator Receptacle,  #10) Upper Insulator Receptacle,  #13) Side Contact** and #14) Center Contact. Easy to install with or without the Repair Switch Installation tool (available as eBay item # 174078108887 AA Switch Repair Assembly and Installation Tool Kit). Please disregard the  "DO NOT REMOVE" imprinted into the top of the Upper Receptacle as it is intended to prevent accidental disassembly during normal maintenance and bulb replacement.
*AA Mini Maglite  Flashlight Switch Maintenance and Repair Instruction Manual Part # 413-000-807 is also available in French, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese upon request.
First disassemble your flashlight using steps# 1 - # 4 of the factory installation instructions. Skip step # 5 - # 7.
**Note: The Side Contact # 13 by design is loosely set  into the Lower Receptacle # 15. Caution should be use when preparing to install your switch. Upper and Lower Receptacles must be separated prior to installation and the side contact may be damaged or lost during the separation process unless extreme care is used.
Work on a flat, clean surface with good illumination.
Holding the assembly upright with the " do not remove "imprint on top, locate the metallic Side Contact # 13 in the groove between the Upper and Lower Receptacles.
Gently pry the Upper Receptacle loose avoiding the T-shaped edge of the Side Contact as it can be easily damaged. Do not insert knife or screwdriver between the Upper and Lower Receptacles as the Side Contact is L-shaped and is mounted into the center of the Lower Receptacle. If unable to separate the components by hand use  the edge of a small coin to gently pry up a little at a time . Avoid the Tongue of the Side Contact and work your way around the Switch until the Upper receptacle is loose.   Contacts are not sold separately.     All Repair Switch Assemblies are inspected prior to shipping.
*** Should the Side Contact # 13 become accidently  dislodged, please refer to step # 7 in the instructions. Note that your switch assembly may become disassembled during shipping simply refer to step # 7.
Continue with step # 8 to complete your installation. The flat end of a pencil or wooden dowel can be use in lieu of the installation tool. Holding the Flashlight Body #12 at a slight upward angle insert your Lower Switch Assembly into the Body until it stops against the Shoulder or lip.  Hold the Lower Receptacle  with the Side Contact in place firmly against the Shoulder or lip of the Flashlight Body.
Step# 9 Reinstall the Upper Receptacle into the Lower Receptacle. Continue with step # 10