How to Revive a Drill Battery

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove the screws that hold the drill battery pack housing together with a screwdriver.

   Place the screws off to the side and lift the top off the battery pack to expose the battery cells inside the housing.
   
   Be cautious when you pull the cover off the battery pack.
   
   A small spring under the top is likely to pop up when you remove the cover. , You will need this for the installation., They are often in a single unit.,, You can purchase the cells from the battery manufacturer.
   
   Position the battery cells in the same manner as the originals were placed., Make sure they completely sit onto the housing with the pliers.,
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   Step 2: Write down the position of the battery cells and the positive/negative terminals and where they connect to the housing.

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   Step 3: Lift the battery cells out of the battery pack store.

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   Step 4: Slide the terminals off the battery pack housing with needle-nose pliers.

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   Step 5: Place the replacement pack of battery cells into the battery pack housing.

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   Step 6: Slide the battery terminals onto the housing for the battery pack.

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   Step 7: Place the cover back onto the housing and secure it with the screws.

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