How do tou take apart maglites?

Well, you put the switch in the ON position first, then pinch the rubber cover to remove it. :wink:

It takes some 3 full revolutions of the set screw to clear everything so it will slide out.

I couldn’t find a thin enough T8 to fit inside so I ground off the shaft until it would fit through the switch. Be prepared for something like that. :wink:

Also, be prepared to remove the coil spring in the base of the switch assembly, it looks relatively small but it goes into the base about a 1/4” and is LONG… lot of resistance right there!