IKEA Longitud Night Light - Redux

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If you're unlucky enough (like I was) to get your hands on those pesky IKEA Longitud night lights, you'll quickly discover that the base is too fat to allow anything else to be plugged in next to it. I've since found out that they don't sell these items anymore (thankfully), and that versions sold in other countries came with a narrow base that allowed for easier plug-in compatibility. Apparently, IKEA thought it was fine to screw over the 1.5 billion people living in this country alone...but I'll let that slide. This is a redesign of the Longitud night light, featuring a sleek new base and dome top for better light distribution and color. The original had a white top that gave off an unappealing pink glow - bleh. Note: You'll need to dismantle your existing Longitud night light to free the electronics inside. This was never meant to be opened or user-serviced, so you're voiding the warranty on this cheap part and losing any UL, CE, CCC approval (or whatever other national certification you had). Don't even think about attempting it if you don't know what you're doing; we can't assume responsibility for your safety here. If you're still reading, proceed to "Print Settings." Print Settings Printer Brand: Printer: JG Aurora A3 Prusa I3 Rafts: Supports: Yes Resolution:.2mm Infill: 100% Notes: You can print this design in a variety of colors for different holidays or themes. Just make sure your printer and filament quality are up to par. To assemble the new night light, start by snapping the clear lens into place from the outside. Next, test fit the plate and screws into the base, making sure everything is aligned properly. You'll notice that the design is similar to the original; reassembly should be a breeze. Test fit the plug prongs in the base to ensure they go through with minimal effort. Depending on your printer's quality, you might need to file them down to get a smooth fit. If you have any burrs from using pliers, now's the time to file those down as well - it'll make plugging and unplugging easier. Now, test fit the dome onto the base. You should notice two small bumps on the lip of the base that align with slots in the dome. Simply slide the dome onto the base, turn it slightly to lock it into place, and voila! Notice the two bracket pieces have notches in their slots? These will hold the night light's metal prongs in place. You might need to do some filing on these to get them to fit flush together and ensure a snug final assembly. Once you've filed everything down, glue the brackets together using Superglue (PLA works best). Clamp them overnight for extra strength. Now that your bracket is dry and strong, it's time to insert the electronics into the new base. Apply some Superglue to the bottom of the base and push the plug prongs with attached brackets through the slots at the bottom. Clamp these down for a few hours (or overnight) to ensure a good bond. After everything has dried, fit the electronics board in place. Align the light-sensitive diode with the clear lens and slide the board around the posts and down into the body. Only go down a few millimeters; then cover it with the plate and screw it in place. Finally, screw on the dome, aligning the bumps on the lip of the base with the slots in the dome and give it a slight twist to lock it into place. Congratulations! You've just upgraded your night light to a sleek new design that's sure to impress.