How to install LED flex strip to Quick Connect Solderless Connectors? Solderless connectors make it very easy to install LED strip lighting. Though soldering provides a stable connection for the LEDs, the Solderless connectors make strong a strong connection without the extra work.

These Solderless connectors can work for our Ultrabright Series, Colorbright RGB, and Colorbright Single Color Series. Easily connect your LED high intensity flexible strip light to any wire or power supply... IN SECONDS!  Bulk and wholesale discounts available for all LED flex strip items!

Video 1 - How to install an LED strip light to a solderless connector

 Video 2 - How to connect an LED strip light kit with solderless connectors

How to install Solderless connectors for LED strip lighting:

 Short tutorial: (photo tutorial below)

1. Cut along the mark line, tear a little bit 3M backing tape from the mark. 
If 3M tape is not peeled off a little, it will not be easy to insert the strip into the connector.


2.  Pull the black plastic lock out from the solderless  connector.
3. Insert strip into the solderless connector. There are two sides to the connecting tray. Make sure the wider of the white sides faces up. This is the top.
4. Make sure the soldering pads fully touch the conjunction metal.
5. Do not use to much strength while pulling the plastic lock, otherwise it can destroy the LED solderless connector.
6. Push the plastic lock back towards the middle in the lock position. Be gentle and make sure the mounting tray is securely closed or the lights will not light up.

If your lights do not light up

1. Color does not always matter! Make sure you are follow the positive side of the flex strip down through the solderless connector wire to the power supply. Red/black can either mean (+) or (-) depending on what side of the LED flex strip you have hooked the connector up to.
2. Another common problem is that the solderless connector may be installed upside down, repeat steps above and try again.
3. Also, MAKE SURE the tray is closed all the way. Be gentle!
4. Check your power supply and make sure it is hooked up correctly and correct + and - too.

Photo Tutorial:

Step one:
Have all your materials ready. You will need scissors, LED flexible strip lights, a solderless connector, ruler (if needed), and a set of hands.

Step Two:
You may have your LED strip light sent to you in a reel (16 feet) or by the foot, depending on the quantity ordered. Decide how much flexible LED strip lighting you will need for your project. Since the LED strip is only cuttable every third LED, you may have to go slightly over or under your desired specification.

Step Three:
As you can see below, The flexible strip light can only be cut along the designated lines. Take a sharp pair of scissors and cut along the line.

Step Four:
IMPORTANT: Notice the positive and negative sides of the LED strip light. This is important for the next few steps and eventually lighting your LED flex strip.

Step Five:
Each Solderless Connector has two sides. To insure you have the correct side up, make sure the wider of the white sides faces up. This is the top.

BE GENTLE and pull the locking device out away from the wires. Do not pull on the wires to do so, as the solderless connector is fragile.

Step Six:
IMPORTANT: Color does not always matter! Make sure you are follow the positive side of the flex strip down through the solderless connector wire to the power supply. Red/black can either mean (+) or (-) depending on what side you have hooked the connector up to the LED flexible strip.

Step Seven:

In the example below, if we were to attach the Solderless Connector to the other side of the flexible strip light, the red would be negative and the black positive

Next, GENTLY secure the locking tray back in place, connecting the terminals of the led flexible strip light to the connector. Be gentle and make sure the mounting tray is securely closed or the lights will not light up.

Step Eight:
You are now ready to plug in your LED Flexible strip light to the LED power supply.

IF YOUR LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP:

1. Color does not always matter! Make sure you are follow the positive side of the flex strip down through the solderless connector wire to the power supply. Red/black can either mean (+) or (-) depending on what side of the fLED flex strip you have hooked the connector up to.
2. Please visit our Flexible LED strip Light section to choose which color and light intensity you want!
3. Another common problem is that the solderless connector may be installed upside down, repeat steps above and try again.
4. Also, MAKE SURE the tray is closed all the way. Be gentle!
5. Check your power supply and make sure it is hooked up correctly and correct + and - too.

Now that you know how to install LED flexible strip lights, click here to Choose which color and brightness you want!