Replacing LED Strip in Awning Roller

[Altazi]

There are some bad LEDs, and the strip looks to be a standard type. The real issue is how to get it out… I’m pretty sure there is a big spring inside to wi d up the awning fabric, and then there are those rivets…

Has anyone done this before? Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Scotttkd2]

End caps will vary depending on your make and model of awning, if you can share that info I'm sure someone has done a similar project and can chime in.

 

[Altazi]

End caps will vary depending on your make and model of awning, if you can share that info I'm sure someone has done a similar project and can chime in.

 

[TheLooks]

That label tells us what fabric was used I believe. There is another in the arms, maybe under some removable plastic trim. Is it a power awning? Are there holes thru the end caps to pass a pin thru? Does the other end cap have rivets also?

 

[Altazi]

That label tells us what fabric was used I believe. There is another in the arms, maybe under some removable plastic trim. Is it a power awning? Are there holes thru the end caps to pass a pin thru? Does the other end cap have rivets also?

It is a power awning. Both end caps are fastened by rivets. I’m not certain what you mean about passing a pin through. I don’t see any additional tags or labels, except for warning labels.

 

[Altazi]

Here is a better angle, showing the LED power wire entry into the end cap.

 

[TheLooks]

My next question was going to be how the wire can be routed into a tube that rolls in circles. Still at a loss. But that hole just below and forward is probably a hole that a pin can be put thru to lock the spring. There is less spring tension when the tube is closest to the rig. I have replaced several lately. I recommend not trying it yourself unless you watch extensive youtube. The spring can hurt you. Also, mine were screwed on so I didn't drill out any rivets.

 

[Altazi]

My next question was going to be how the wire can be routed into a tube that rolls in circles. Still at a loss. But that hole just below and forward is probably a hole that a pin can be put thru to lock the spring. There is less spring tension when the tube is closest to the rig. I have replaced several lately. I recommend not trying it yourself unless you watch extensive youtube. The spring can hurt you. Also, mine were screwed on so I didn't drill out any rivets.

I hate springs…