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    Surface Mount LEDs

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by bmounx9, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. bmounx9

    bmounx9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know where I can get a few for a low price? All the sites that I have been checking all need me to order in bulk, like $100+ in items, but I am looking for way less than that. Just need a few (like 20 or so) to fix up my LED mod for my c90s.
     
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  2. trwrt

    trwrt Notebook Consultant

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    Did you try digi-key? digikey.com They have everything.

    EDIT: Starting on page 2438 of their catalog. Looks like you can buy any quantity you want, but of course you get a lower price the more you order. I recently bought a connector from them and they were great. I even got someone on the phone to change my order because I accidentally ordered the wrong part, and their shipping rates were really reasonable too.
     
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    bmounx9 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the find. These guys do have everything. Now I feel that I have to buy way more than just LEDs =]. I might as well pick up some extra supplies as well.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    digikey has a good selection, but Mouser electronics is better. They have everything.
    Also, just a side note, Digikey is located in theifs valley minnesota, I have never had problems with them, I just thought it was funny ;)

    Check out mouser too, they have great stuff, and if you are a student you can get a discount (well you have to call them when ordering to do that) usually they give you free shipping or some percentage off, but you have to ask for it.

    K-TRON
     
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  5. trwrt

    trwrt Notebook Consultant

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    I got a Digi-Key catalog in the mail today, I guess it was from my last order. Seriously, you could kill somebody with this thing. I just wonder how they got the forklift into the building to deliver it.

    I'll check out Mouser too next time I need parts, thanks for the tip.
     
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