How to Remove the Xiaomi Lamp: Instructions for All Models (2026)

Xiaomi lamps are some of the most popular smart lighting products on the market thanks to their combination of price, functionality and integration into the Mi Home ecosystem. However, even the most reliable appliances sometimes require maintenance: whether it’s replacing a burned LED, cleaning from dust or moving to another room. If you’ve never disassembled smart bulbs, the process can seem complicated — especially because of the fragile mounts and the risk of damaging electronics.

In this article, we will discuss all the steps of dismantling Xiaomi lamps (including Mi models). LED Smart Bulb, Yeelight, Mi LED Desk Lamp and others, we will elaborate on the typical errors that lead to breakdowns, and give recommendations for safe operation with electricity, you will learn what tools you need, how to avoid damage to the cap and what to do if the lamp does not want to unscrew.

Important: Xiaomi's lighting procedure differs from traditional incandescent bulbs due to the presence of electronic components and specific mounts. E27 There's a lot of plastic ring fixation, and the Mi Desk Lamps have hidden latches, and we've taken all of these things into account to make sure that the instruction is appropriate for most of the brand's devices.

1.Preparation: What to do before the lamp is removed

Before you start dismantling, make sure you follow all the preparatory steps, which will save you from electric shock, lamp damage and other troubles.

First, turn off the power on the shield or switch that controls the lighting in the room. Don't limit yourself to just the switch on the wall - some Xiaomi smart bulbs remain energized even when turned off (for example, for the Night Light function). To check for no current, use an indicator screwdriver or multimeter.

Second, prepare your workspace. If the lamp is high (like a chandelier), use a stable stepladder or table. Never stand on unstable surfaces (chairs, stools) is one of the main causes of household injuries when fixing lights. Also cover the floor with a soft cloth or towel in case the lamp falls.

• 🔌 Turn off the electricity on the shield or machine
• 🛠️ Prepare tools: a screwdriver with a thin sting, pliers with insulation, silicone gloves
• 📸 Take a picture of the lamp mounting – this will help to properly collect it back.
• 🧹 Remove fragile items from the work area

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi lamp is connected to the Mi Home system and is used in automation scenarios (for example, it is turned on on on schedule), disconnect it from the application before removing.

2. Tools for dismantling: what will be needed

Xiaomi doesn’t need professional tools to remove the lamp, but some devices will make the process much easier.

For models with a base E27 or E14 (Like Mi. LED Smart Bulb is usually hand-held, but if the lamp is installed in a hard-to-reach place (for example, in a stretch ceiling), you may need a special key for the lamps — you can buy it in hardware stores or make it yourself from a plastic bottle, cutting out a strip with grooved edges.

For table lamps (Mi) LED Desk Lamp, additionally prepare a plastic spatula (mediator) - it will help to gently separate the latches of the case without scratches. If there is no blade at hand, you can use an old bank card.

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Before you start, put all the tools on a light fabric so you won’t lose small parts (such as springs from the mounts) and notice if something falls.

3. Step-by-step: how to remove the lamp Xiaomi with a base E27/E14

Most Xiaomi smart bulbs (e.g. Mi) LED Smart Bulb, Yeelight Color have a standard base E27 or E14. Their removal does not require a disassembly of the body, but there are several nuances that are worth knowing about.

Step 1. Checking the attachment

Make sure that the lamp is not fixed by additional elements (for example, a decorative cap in the chandelier). Carefully pull the lamp down — if it does not lend itself, then it is not only the base that holds it, in which case, first remove the chandelier attachments.

Step 2. Unwinding

Take the lamp case (not the glass part!) and turn counterclockwise smoothly. Don't put too much effort into it -- if the lamp doesn't unscrew, it means the base has become stiff or deformed.

• 🔥 Heat the basement with a hair dryer (temperature not higher than 50)°C) for 1-2 minutes, then try to unscrew again.
• 🧴 Put on a little. WD-40 Or alcohol on the thread, wait 5 minutes and try again.
• 🔧 If nothing helps, gently wrap the socket with pliers (pre-wrap the sponges with tape) and turn.

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Step 3. Inspection of the cap

Once removed, inspect the cap for oxidation or deformation. If there is a black coating on the thread, clean it with an alcohol wipe. If the cap is bent, don't try to straighten it yourself, which can short-circuit when re-installed.

⚠️ Warning: If you unscrew the lamp cracked or smoke came out of it, don't put it back in and turn on the lights. This is a sign of a breakdown of electronic components - such a lamp should be disposed of.

4. Features of Removing Xiaomi Desk Lamps (Mi Desk Lamp)

Xiaomi Desktop Lamps (e.g. Mi) LED Desk Lamp 1S Mi Portable Photo Lamps are more complex than conventional light bulbs, and their housing consists of several parts that are attached to latches or screws, and it takes care not to damage touch buttons or to disassemble them. LED-matrix.

Step 1: Removal of the lens

In most models, the diffuser (plastic or glass part) is attached to the latches to remove it:

1. Place the lamp on the soft surface with the front part down.
2. Carefully apply the diffuser with a plastic blade from one of the corners.
3. Pull up - there should be clicks of the departing latches.

If the diffuser fails, do not force - perhaps it is additionally taped. In this case, warm the edges with a hairdryer (temperature to 40).°C) and try again.

Step 2: Access to electronics

After you remove the diffuser, you will see LED-In some models (e.g. Mi) LED The Desk Lamp Pro board is covered by a metal screen that is mounted on the screws. Use a screwdriver to unscrew them. PH0 or PH1.

Notice the power wires, which can be soldered to the board or connected through a connector. Don't pull the wires to keep the contacts from being cut off. If you want to disconnect the board, take a picture of the location of the wires first or mark them with a marker.

5. Typical problems and how to avoid them

When removing Xiaomi lamps, users often face the same mistakes, and we have collected the most common problems and ways to solve them:

One of the most unpleasant situations is when the pile is E27 It's left in the cartridge, and the glass part of the lamp is unscrewed separately, because it's overheated or corrosive, to pull the cap:

1. Turn off the power.
2. Take pliers and gently wrap around the edge of the cap.
3. If you can't, try screwing another lamp into the base (like a regular incandescent lamp) and twisting them together.

If the base still does not lend itself, you can use a special tool - an extractor for lamps, it is sold in electrical stores and is inexpensive (about 200-300 rubles).

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If the Xiaomi lamp does not turn on after removing, first check it in another cartridge. If the problem remains, the lamp electronics are defective. If it works, clean the contacts in the original cartridge.

6.How to disassemble a lamp for repair or cleaning

If you need to not just remove the lamp, but disassemble it for repair (for example, replace LEDs or capacitors), follow the following scheme. Note: disassembly will void the warranty if it is still valid.

Step 1 Removing the top cover

Most Xiaomi smart bulbs have the top (where LEDs are located) attached to the base using threads or latches to remove it:

1. Put the lamp on your side.
2. Carefully scrolling the top counterclockwise, and if it doesn't lend itself, then the latch mounts, put a screwdriver on the edge.

Step 2. Access to the board

When you remove the top cover, you'll see an aluminum radiator (takes heat away from the LEDs) and a circuit board, and in some models, the board is closed with a thermal paste, and you need to remove it carefully with a plastic scraper.

Note the capacitors, which can retain charge even after the power is turned off. To discharge them, close the terminals with a screwdriver with an insulated handle (but do not touch the metal parts with your hands!).

Step 3: Diagnostics of malfunctions

Check the fee for the subject:

• 🔥 Blackened or swollen capacitors.
• 💥 Cracks on the tracks.
• 🔌 Oxidized contacts.

If you don't have soldering experience, you should go to a service center, but some problems (such as oxidation) can be solved by yourself with alcohol and cotton swabs.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi lamps are often used SMD-components (small details on the surface of the board). When soldering, use a soldering iron with a power of no more than 30 W and a thin sting to avoid overheating the board.

7. Disposal and safety

If a Xiaomi lamp fails and cannot be repaired, it cannot simply be thrown into the trash. Smart lamps contain electronic components and heavy metals (e.g., LEDs) that are harmful to the environment.

• 🗑️ Hand over the lamp to the electronics reception point (their addresses can be found on the website ecology.rf).
• 🛒 Some stores (for example, Leroy Merlin, M.Video) accept old lamps when buying new ones.
• 🚫 Do not throw lamps into containers for household waste - for this there is a fine (up to 2000 rubles for individuals).

If the lamp has broken, collect the fragments in a tight bag using gloves and a broom (not with your bare hands!).The place where the lamp broke, wipe with a wet cloth - LEDs can contain harmful substances.

Also keep in mind data security. Xiaomi smart bulbs connect to your Mi Home account, and if you transfer the lamp to another person, first remove it from the application and reset (if the model provides for it).

1. Open the Mi Home app.
2. Find the lamp in the list of devices.
3. Select Settings → Remove the device.
4. Reset the lamp to the factory settings (usually you need to turn it on / off manually 5 times).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Xiaomi lamps