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LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE

INSTRUCTIONS 68

Legend

DISCONNECT

CONNECT /  

RECONNECT

TURN / FLIP

DIRECTIONAL

TWIST / BRAID

POWER ON TEST

NOTE ICON 

Connect the other 

end to a 5V USB 

Power Bank, 5V USB 

Wall Adaptor, or USB 

to AA Battery Pack 

(sold separately)

If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component, please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies (with the light or 

expansion board). To correct any issues with expansion board ports, please view the section addressing expansion board issues in our troubleshooting section.

Summary of Contents for LEGO Hogwarts Castle 71043 Lighting Kit

Page 1: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE...

Page 2: ...re here to help you get started on the LEGO hogwarts castle 71043 Light Kit This PDF details the instructions for the LED light kit only If you are wishing to purchase this product please click here...

Page 3: ...ans Orange Round Plate 1 1 4x Trans Clear Plate w Rounded Bottom 2 2 10x Black Round Plate 1 1 with open stud 6x Pearl Gold Round Plate 1 1 with open stud 8x Black Plate 1 6 5x Black Plate 1 2 modifie...

Page 4: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE CONTENTS 4 Contents Before You Begin Blueprint Instructions Final Product Troubleshooting Contact 5 8 10 74 75 81...

Page 5: ...ble can result in damaging the cable and light Connecting Cable Connectors To Expansion Boards Take extra care when inserting connectors to ports of Expansion Boards Connectors can be inserted only on...

Page 6: ...tor don t force it Doing so will damage the plug and the connector Connecting Micro Cable Connectors To Micro Expansion Board Ports Take extra care when inserting the micro connectors to micro ports o...

Page 7: ...BEGIN 7 Before You Begin Installing Bit Lights Under Lego Bricks And Plates When installing Bit Lights under LEGO pieces ensure they are placed the correct way up Yellow LED component exposed You can...

Page 8: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 8 BLUEPRINT...

Page 9: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 9 BLUEPRINT CONT...

Page 10: ...43 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 10 INSTRUCTIONS To ensure a smooth installation of your light kit please read and follow each step carefully If you run into any issues please refer to the onli...

Page 11: ...RTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 11 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White 30cm Bit Light Black Round Plate 1x1 w Open...

Page 12: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 12 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 2...

Page 13: ...CTIONS 13 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 3 Carefully remove the Great Hall by pushing up underneath the large grey plates Use the LEGO br...

Page 14: ...O HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 14 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 6 Port Expansion Board 4 White 30cm Bit Li...

Page 15: ...O HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 15 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 5 White 30cm Bit Light 50cm Connecting Cab...

Page 16: ...S CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 16 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 30cm Connecting Cable Plate 1x6 any colour Green St...

Page 17: ...ALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 17 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 7 5cm Connecting Cable Plug the other end of the 30cm Connecting Cable into the...

Page 18: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 18 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 8...

Page 19: ...CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud Pearl Gold White 30cm Bit Light x4 6 Port Expansion Board 5cm Connecting Cable Flicker Effects Bo...

Page 20: ...NNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 5cm Connecting Cable White 15cm Bit Light 10 Connect the candles to the remaining OUT ports of the Flicker Effects Boa...

Page 21: ...TIONS 21 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON x7 x2 White 30cm Bit Light 11 12 Port Expansion Board USB Power Cable Plug the 30cm lamps into th...

Page 22: ...AID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 5cm Connecting Cable 12 Connect the 5cm Connecting Cable from Step 11 to the 6 Port Expansion Board from Step 6 Put three of the 15cm lamp cables through the gap Put the re...

Page 23: ...SB Wall Adaptor or USB to AA Battery Pack sold separately If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion bo...

Page 24: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 24 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 14...

Page 25: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 25 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON...

Page 26: ...TALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 26 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 15 Wrap the cable around the lamp post then place down Grab the 30cm bit light...

Page 27: ...T KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 27 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Tuck the cables into the gap Grab the two 15cm Bit Light lamps coming...

Page 28: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 28 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 16...

Page 29: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 29 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 17 Tuck the cables into the gap...

Page 30: ...43 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 30 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Tuck the cables into the gap Connect the strip light on the 1x6...

Page 31: ...V USB Wall Adaptor or USB to AA Battery Pack sold separately If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion...

Page 32: ...RTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 32 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White 30cm Bit Light Plate 2x2 W Rounded Bottom T...

Page 33: ...1043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 33 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 19 Black Round Plate 1x1 w Open Stud x2 8 Port Expansion Boar...

Page 34: ...IT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 34 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 50cm Connecting Cable Allow about 10cm of length to the 8 port Expansion...

Page 35: ...1043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 35 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 20 White 30cm Bit Light Plate 2x2 W Rounded Bottom Trans Clea...

Page 36: ...CTIONS 36 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Plate 2x2 W Rounded Bottom Trans Clear Plate 2x2 W Rounded Bottom Trans Clear Rest the top floor...

Page 37: ...TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 21 Lift the top floor to tighten the cables that run down the right side of the tower Put the expansion board and the cables into the cavity Grab the Bit Light cabl...

Page 38: ...y Pack sold separately If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies...

Page 39: ...S CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 39 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White 30cm Bit Light White 30cm Bit Light White 30c...

Page 40: ...LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 40 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White 30cm Bit Light White 30cm Bit Light x2 23 Grab the 50cm Con...

Page 41: ...IONS 41 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 12 Port Expansion Board 30cm Connecting Cable Ensure the 30cm Connecting Cable is coming out from...

Page 42: ...nect the other end to a 5V USB Power Bank 5V USB Wall Adaptor or USB to AA Battery Pack sold separately If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component p...

Page 43: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 43 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON...

Page 44: ...GWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 44 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 25 White 30cm Bit Light Trans Yellow Round Pla...

Page 45: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 45 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON...

Page 46: ...TS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 46 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 26 White 30cm Bit Light Black Round Plate 1x1 w Op...

Page 47: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 47 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 27...

Page 48: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 48 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 28...

Page 49: ...NSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 49 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud Pearl Gold Round Plate 1x1 Open Stud Pearl Gold Whi...

Page 50: ...E 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 50 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 29 Round Plate 1x1 Trans Orange White 15cm Bit Light White...

Page 51: ...ECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 30 6 Port Expansion Board 6 Port Expansion Board 5cm Connecting Cable 5cm Connecting Cable Flicker Effects Board Connect the 5cm Connectin...

Page 52: ...DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 31 30cm Connecting Cable 15cm Connecting Cable 12 Port Expansion Board Grab the two cables from the wall lamps lit in Step 26 Grab the other end of the...

Page 53: ...NS 53 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White Strip Light Plate 1x6 any colour x5 Put all of the cables into the empty space NOT the 12 Port...

Page 54: ...71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 54 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 32 RGB IR Control Board 15cm Connecting Cable Grab the two...

Page 55: ...HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 55 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 33 30cm Connecting Cable 30cm Connecting Ca...

Page 56: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 56 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 15cm Connecting Cable...

Page 57: ...parately If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies with the light...

Page 58: ...O HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 58 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White 15cm Bit Light White 15cm Bit Light...

Page 59: ...O HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 59 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White 15cm Bit Light White 15cm Bit Light...

Page 60: ...EGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 60 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON White 15cm Bit Light White 15cm Bit Ligh...

Page 61: ...KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 61 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 8 Port Expansion Board 15cm Connecting Cable 37 Ensure the cable is on t...

Page 62: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 62 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 38...

Page 63: ...OGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 63 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON Exclude the 15cm Connecting Cable from the tw...

Page 64: ...71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 64 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 39 15cm Connecting Cable Connect the White Strip Light onto...

Page 65: ...ECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 40 Ensure all of the cables plugged into the 12 Port Expansion Board are coming out of the side hole and the two lamps come arou...

Page 66: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 66 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 41...

Page 67: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 67 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 42...

Page 68: ...USB Wall Adaptor or USB to AA Battery Pack sold separately If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion...

Page 69: ...Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 43 x5 Plate 1x6 Black RGB Strip Light Plate 1x2 MW Handle On End Black Black Plate 1 2 modified with stud...

Page 70: ...E 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 70 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON x2 x3 44 Plate 1x6 Black RGB 15cm Connecting Cable RGB 15c...

Page 71: ...E 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS 71 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON RGB 30cm Connecting Cable RGB 30cm Connecting Cable RGB 15...

Page 72: ...IDE INSTRUCTIONS 72 Legend DISCONNECT CONNECT RECONNECT TURN FLIP DIRECTIONAL TWIST BRAID POWER ON TEST NOTE ICON 45 RGB IR Remote Control Remove the plastic tab to activate press any of the coloured...

Page 73: ...Pack sold separately If you experience any issues with the lights not working and suspect an issue with a component please try a different port on the expansion board to verify where the fault lies wi...

Page 74: ...LEGO HOGWARTS CASTLE 71043 LIGHT KIT INSTALL GUIDE FINAL PRODUCT 74 FINAL PRODUCT This finally completes installation of the Light My Bricks Hogwarts Castle 71043 Light Kit...

Page 75: ...To prevent unnecessary damage to components we highly recommend that the User Guide section Important things to note is read carefully Follow the handling procedures in the User Guide to help prevent...

Page 76: ...o see if the batteries have been inserted correctly into the battery pack Check For CR2032 Batteries Using The Flat Battery Pack Inside the battery pack is a symbol indicating which side the round CR2...

Page 77: ...for the stacked battery pack ensure that BOTH batteries have the symbol facing upwards Check for AA batteries using the AA battery pack Inside the battery pack are symbols indicating which direction...

Page 78: ...en removing unpacked components out of the packaging and ensure not to forcibly pull at the wires as this can damage the soldering that attach the wires to the LEDs If the wiring is detached from the...

Page 79: ...d port not work but if the pins inside the port are bent to a point they are touching each other this can result in all other lights in the system to stop working This is a short circuit A short circu...

Page 80: ...egarding the online shop our products or a general enquiry please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions webpage here Alternatively you can contact our Customer Services team by visiting our online s...

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