Should you replace a battery pack?

The simplest and most costly solution is to order a replacement battery pack. But have you considered just replacing the cells in the battery pack? This approach saves money and reduces waste. Furthermore, you can select replacement cells with a larger capacity than the originals. This isn’t just a repair; it’s an upgrade! It’s All Gone Quiet

How do I get a new battery pack?

The simplest solution is to visit the equipment manufacturer’s website to see if a replacement battery pack is available. Sometimes there isn’t and, when there is, the prices can come as a shock. In my case, the equipment worked just fine and looked to have a good few more years of life in it — a new battery would suffice.

Who repacks & repairs batteries?

Patrick is a high-speed kit guy who not only repacks and repairs batteries, but also tries to upgrade them to offer more capacity. He and I spent some time talking on camera and that is included in the EBO tour video here.

Should I replace the cells in my product's battery pack?

By replacing the cells in your product's battery pack, you can save money and reduce waste. Here's a DIY solution.

How do you build a battery pack?

Building a battery pack from individual cells generally requires a degree of dexterity, electrical expertise, and a spot welder. As you can see from the old unwrapped battery pack in Figure 3, the five green cells are neatly connected at the positive and negative contacts via thin, spot-welded nickel strips.

How long does a battery pack last?

It’s these charge and discharge cycles that wear the battery the most. A battery pack is only good for so many cycles. Typical cobalt-based lithium-ion battery packs will last anywhere between 500 to 1200 cycles depending on the configuration and application. This usually comes out to 3 to 5 years in most use cases.