A method for assembling and contacting an illuminant comprising one light emitting diode, having a support element on which the light emitting diode is arranged having passage openings in the electrical contact region of a cable and preferably in the vicinity of a cable. The method comprises contacting the cable with the support element and applying a hot melt adhesive to the cable and the support element; and thereby mechanically connecting the cable to the support element. The hot melt adhesive is applied to the support element in such a way that the hot melt adhesive fills the passage openings and lies on both sides of the support element.