Do you see any in the battery compartment? Do you have experience with a soldering iron ?
Desolder the old wire remnants from the PCB. Solder the freshly stripped wires back onto their respective terminals.
Desolder the two main power wires from the LED board, noting which terminal is positive and which is negative. Step 3: Replace or Shorten the Cable
Unclip the headlamp unit from its plastic headband plastic mount. Locate the small Torx screws on the back of the lamp bezel. petzl myo xp repair 2021
Note which area causes the light to blink or shut off entirely. 🪛 Step 2: Disassembling the Headlamp
Open the front housing and desolder the two wires connected to the LED star.
The Myo XP’s rear compartment has three AAA contacts in series. Alkaline leaks are acidic and crusty. Do you see any in the battery compartment
While the cable is the primary culprit, your Myo XP may have other issues:
Use a to remove the four screws on the back of the head unit. Carefully pull out the circuit board and LED assembly. Cut off about 1 inch (3cm) of the damaged cable.
Lamp works when cable is bent a certain way, or flickers when you tilt your head. Solder the freshly stripped wires back onto their
I can provide specific wire recommendations or step-by-step soldering tips based on your setup.
If the light blinks when you tilt the lamp head or move your head, the internal wiring near the hinge or the battery entry point is likely damaged.
is a legendary headlamp known for its ruggedness, high output, and long-lasting durability. Despite being discontinued, many adventurers still rely on this workhorse. However, as of 2021 and beyond, the primary issue facing these lamps is not component failure, but rather wear and tear on cables, headbands, and switches due to age.
Discontinued by Petzl in 2009 (and replaced by the now-also-discontinued Myo RXP and later the NAO series), the Myo XP remains a cult classic. Many users in 2021 refuse to retire it because of its robust build, reactive lighting precursor technology, and the simple fact that modern headlamps with equivalent power cost serious money.
Before attempting any repairs, try these troubleshooting tips to identify the issue:
