Space is everything and we need to get not only the switch but also the LEDs in the small wick guard.

1- Start with the LEDs. First use one of the button cell batteries to test the LEDs to make sure they are not dead before you start. Cut down the leads so that they can be soldered together in parallel. Be sure to keep in mind the polarity of the LEDs soldering one of them backwards will cause it to not work. Remember that the flat side of the LED is the cathode (negative) side. This is where this project gets tricky. Soldering these small parts without giving yourself 2nd degree burns requires a steady hand. I should have had a bit less coffee the day that I soldered this up but I got it to work eventually.



2- The next step is to attach the negative wire that will run to the battery.



3- Then solder the switch in place under the LEDs.



4- Attach the positive lead that will run to the battery.



At this point get the batteries and give it a test run. Both LEDs should light up at the push of a button.



5- I added some heat shrink tube and super glue for good measure. The LED assembly is fragile and I did not want it to break or come loose in my pocket later on. Give the glue some time to dry before you move on. It is horribly uncomfortable if you get it on your fingers and if any super glue is smeared on the top of the LEDs they will not look right when you are done. I let mine dry for an hour and a half while I polished the Zippo case and had a snack.



With this part done (and dry if you used glue) we are ready to put the mini LED assembly inside the wick guard of the Zippo.





