The drill still had lots of life, but one battery refused to take a charge and the other could barely get out of its own way, even after a charge. I had nothing to complain about since the package had served me for 7 years. However, I couldn’t bring myself to spend $140 for 2 new batteries. Much has been written on rebuilds, so I was a ready candidate.
I found a place that offered “cores” which eliminates the need to mail the batteries out for service, so there’s a few dollars and some time saved. The cost was $65 for 2 cores including shipping and I had them in 3 days. The job of opening the pack and replacing the guts looked pretty simple, until I found that my 50 year old soldering iron wasn’t up to the job. A new Weller for $20 was adequate, although one with even more power would have made the job easier.
The job is completed, the batteries charged, and the drill spins like a youngster. So that’s my Christmas gift to myself. If these last 7 years, I may treat myself to a new cordless drill.
Roy
Pictures: The new cores are first and the battery opened up is the final.
I found a place that offered “cores” which eliminates the need to mail the batteries out for service, so there’s a few dollars and some time saved. The cost was $65 for 2 cores including shipping and I had them in 3 days. The job of opening the pack and replacing the guts looked pretty simple, until I found that my 50 year old soldering iron wasn’t up to the job. A new Weller for $20 was adequate, although one with even more power would have made the job easier.
The job is completed, the batteries charged, and the drill spins like a youngster. So that’s my Christmas gift to myself. If these last 7 years, I may treat myself to a new cordless drill.
Roy
Pictures: The new cores are first and the battery opened up is the final.