How to Make a Maglite Brighter

Turn off your MagLite.

Unscrew the top bulb compartment. Pull out the reflector from the bulb compartment and the lens disk from the top screw-on cap. Write down the model number.

Press down gently on the bulb and twist it counterclockwise to remove it. Identify the type of bulb from the writing on or near the threads.

Remove your batteries by unscrewing the door to the battery compartment, which is under the hand grip. Make sure your batteries are fully charged. Make note of the battery type.

Order from MagLite an upgraded LED bulb and metallic bulb reflector that's specifically made for your model. Also, to avoid melting, replace your plastic lens cap with a glass version. (For larger models of MagLites, a new battery compartment may be available to transform a supply of two D's or C's into one that contains several more AA's or AAA's.)

Install your new reflector, bulb, glass lens disk and battery compartment after they arrive in the mail. Test out your bolstered illumination.