If you zoom right in, I think it's the bottom plate has taken a hit and dented that portion some. The wood is likely perfect. Removing the bottom panel would show the story. Might just need a new bottom panel. Only quark is the serial number transfer.
Hi there. Sounds like you have the right idea in using ISO and qtips to clean the glass. The charred bottom should not cause any problem but you can replace it. If still clicking fine, you should not need to clean under the wooden disc. You should have a couple of spare discs but if lost, a...
Yes, it should be the other way around. Isn't the rubber burnt?
Adding a spacer turns down the power as less metal in the heating zone. Changes the heating profile.
EDIT: Also, the previous method for heat shield was ba dense hard high heat rubber, so you might have a unit in that era. :hmm:
Hobby King must have just run out again as they had stock a week or so ago. You can add yourself to the notification list when they get stock again. Also, you do not have to worry about the load plug type as the HS just uses the 4-pin charging plug with the 2-pin left hanging. This should make...
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Hi there. If it was used for long without the heat shield in place, the switch will have melted. If damaged to the point the switch no longer clicks, the mechanism will need to be replaced. Please reach out via PM.