Attachment mechanisms for light-emitting diode-based lighting system

A light-emitting diode (LED) lighting system, comprising:

• an enclosure comprising at least one heat-generating device and an enclosure collar, wherein the enclosure is made of a first thermally conductive material;
• a trim comprising a trim collar and at least one wall that defines a passage, wherein the trim collar abuts the enclosure collar, and wherein a reflector and a LED are disposed within the passage;
• and
• at least one attachment mechanism that removably couples the trim collar to the enclosure collar, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism comprises a back plate that is mechanically coupled to an upper flange and a lower flange, wherein the upper flange contacts the enclosure collar and the lower flange contacts the trim collar when the enclosure is mechanically coupled to the trim, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism further comprises an upper hinge and a lower hinge, wherein the upper hinge couples the upper flange to the back plate, and wherein the lower hinge couples the lower flange to the back plate.