{"id":5424,"date":"2018-10-27T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-27T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgeweighsnothing.com\/?p=5424"},"modified":"2023-03-02T00:54:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T00:54:52","slug":"hot-rodding-a-power-drill-or-other-powertool-battery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowledgeweighsnothing.com\/hot-rodding-a-power-drill-or-other-powertool-battery\/","title":{"rendered":"Easily Fix Old Drill Batteries — Options For Both NiCad & Li-Ion Batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I have an old DEWALT cordless drill. \u00a0The battery no longer holds its charge. I contacted DEWALT ages back about a replacement battery but they quoted $85 PLUS P&P… I am sad to say that my trusty old drill has sat unused since. I purchased a new cheaper drill for half the price.<\/p>\n

But all is not lost as thanks to the video below, I am now able to breathe life back into my trusty old DWALT drill! I can ‘hot rod’ and repair the battery for less than $20! I just wish I had found out about this sooner as I would have avoided buying a second drill.<\/p>\n

If you have an old Ni-Cad battery drill, or any other battery power tool that’s no longer charging or holding its charge, DON’T pay top dollar for a replacement battery or a new tool. Hot-rod the battery pack and replace the battery cells. It’s pretty straightforward to do. Watch the video below for more information.<\/p>\n

I have added a second video down below. This one shows how to upgrade your old NiCad battery drills etc, to lithium battery drills! This means you don’t need to purchase a new drill, to take advantage of the newer, much-improved lithium battery technology. You can simply upgrade your old drill’s battery by replacing the battery cells in it.<\/p>\n

I have now found and added a third video. This video explains how to revive Li-Ion batteries. When this works, it gives the batteries a new lease of life.<\/p>\n

Please exercise caution when reviving old batteries or replacing the battery cells etc. Follow the instructions in the videos below. Note any safety precautions and limitations. Play Safe!<\/p>\n

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