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Old 04-15-2016, 10:44 AM   #843
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Originally Posted by tadhgadams View Post
Dismissing their use of LEDs by saying they HAD to do it that way kind of ignores that they chose to place the lights lengthwise. The placement of the LEDs might necessitate the use of more LEDs but we don't know the rationale behind the design decision. Maybe they chose that design because it was cheaper or easier, or maybe they chose it because the lengthwise lighting is more even.
They put the leds on the side because there is no longer enough room at the bottom. The leds need to be recessed otherwise you will get glaring come effect.

Also, those leds need to be attached to the main board, which is now in the bulge
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