How To Replace The Battery In Your Handheld Vacuum Cleaner | Black & Decker Dustbuster

[@THESHAODOWCAMPER]

Love seeing stuff fixed and not throwing it out. Good tip on sanding the battery's

[@Sir-Kay]

Me too, I'd be damned I fork out another $150 for a unit that can barely last a year.

[@trishbruxvoortcolligan3931]

Excellent! Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@Sir-Kay]

Welcome

[@Samlol23_drrich]

You, sir get a 10/10. I can fix almost anything but have had 0 success replacing dustbuster batteries. I've never had a re-weld stick. I've actually had a coin battery explode from overheating it with the soldering gun. Great job

[@customconsult3045]

Nice!! As mentioned elsewhere, it’s wonderful to see items repaired instead of simply discarded. 👏

[@Sir-Kay]

That what we do around here. By the way, how did you find us?

[@ReadyUpGo]

Nice job a-z on this video. Keep on fixing man. Such skills are increasing in value everywhere.

[@Sir-Kay]

I always try DIYing. Hit the Like button for more.

[@Catman234]

Great job!👌🏼

[@2moomoo11]

It's been a bit since you've done the video but I'm wondering, do you have the batteries numbers that came out and the new one you put in?

[@Sir-Kay]

They're just regular 18650s, get you 5 pieces and solder them in.

[@alervmi]

Can you briefly explain how to get to the batteries after unscrewing the casing from the body? The White cover plastic seems to be blocking the batteries

[@Sir-Kay]

Soon as you unscrew the casing, you'll see the batteries. Just carefully pry off the soldering/welding sheet on top of each and pull them out. I guarantee you nothing complicated at all.

[@aldeus9762]

Thank you so much for this. We are not able to pull the withe plastic cover of the battery apart from the silver

[@ReadyUpGo]

Heat gun might help separate parts.

[@darknewt1634]

Hi, bought one of these for £5.00 at a carboot, battery only lasts a few minutes, this is great and straight forward, ordering the cells now!

[@Sir-Kay]

No way it last only 5mins, are you sure you bought a new one and it's Black and Decker? Mine new did 15mins, I've since doubled since this battery upgrade.

[@darknewt1634]

@@Sir-Kay I said in my comment that it was second hand from a carboot sale, it looks brand new but I am doing this anyhow to put the larger batteries in.

[@Sir-Kay]

@@darknewt1634 The stock ones are around 1500mAh, make sure to get the biggest 18650 capacity you can find. I got the 3200mAh ones.

[@micheltrottier-mcdonald7961]

Where do you source the panasonic cells? I want to do this too and make sure I get the right cells.

[@Sir-Kay]

Take the unit apart as seen, you'll find 5 x 18650 cells inside, get the same cell or even something with higher capacity like I did. I hope that clears the issue. Feel free to ask questions incase it's still isn't clear.

[@micheltrottier-mcdonald7961]

@@Sir-Kay gotcha thanks! I didn’t realize before posting that 18650 describes the size & voltage of the cells and that basically any of them will do. I was worried about pushing the wrong voltage or the cells not fitting :)

[@Sir-Kay]

@@micheltrottier-mcdonald7961 No, I didn't say it's the voltage, it's just the size. But, check any reputable brand of 18650 battery and there must be some sort of label that describe the exact voltage, capacity and Amperage of that particular battery, and that my friend is what you want to get or at least what you want. So, like I said, I up'ed mine just to get a few more minutes running time and it worked like charm, just longer charging period but, hey! it was worth it because now I get 30 minutes instead of 15 stock minutes which could mean 1 car or two extra to vacuum :-)

[@mxmv]

Haha nice touch the SpongeBob "5 minutes later" + "one eternity later" 😂

[@mxmv]

Mine can barely run for 10 seconds now... I wish I had the skills to do this repair 😢

[@TheStanleyMagic]

What’s the discharge amperage mate?

[@Sir-Kay]

Bardzo słabo 8-10A.

[@TheStanleyMagic]

Dzięki 💪

[@Sir-Kay]

@@TheStanleyMagic Nie ma za co.

[@inktownfishing4505]

No wonder I can't find replacement battery pack, because it's not a quick plug & play replacement. Good vacuum, terrible battery design. Thank you for this video. I'll be ordering high capacity 18650 cells from amazon.

[@Sir-Kay]

Just be careful while soldering it and invest in a better solder than I did, also learn better soldering technics. Remember the gold is to get it done safely. And yes, it's the best budget handheld vacuum cleaner out there.

[@ntsarb]

Do not solder them. It is not safe. Also, when removing the battery cells, there is high risk of cutting through the thin plastic insulator and causing a short circuit (because of how the Li-Ion cell is built), which typically starts a chemical and impossible to put-off fire! It is much safer to ask a professional who builds batteries (e.g. those who repair electric bicycles) to do it for you. I have purchased a high-quality battery spot-welder for the purpose of building Li-Ion batteries (like this). I still haven't used it, simply because it requires a lot more preparation, e.g. how to deal with a Li-Ion chemical fire if it accidentally occurs, etc, etc.

[@KayoMichiels]

Just a simple case of buying the batteries from the lowest bidder... thank god they are easy swappable!

[@LibertyRapsher]

@@Sir-Kay it's a very good vacuum but I would say that the Hello Kitty handheld vacuum is a better budget vacuum.

[@LibertyRapsher]

​@@KayoMichiels odds are if there's a lowest bidder then there must be a higher bidder in which case you'll have to buy them from the highest bidder, since the lowest bidder typically doesn't win the bid. But one could always strive to be the highest bidder and eliminate the middle man. No but seriously, it all depends on if the replaced batteries are going to be more reliable than the horrific ones that come with them, otherwise one is merely breaking their balls to save 25 bucks or so by doing it themselves.

[@stevewells2327]

Would be great if you could add the method for getting into the battery in the first place.

[@83hm16]

where to buy the batteries and how to order them?

[@Sir-Kay]

Those are 18650 batteries, get Molincel or Samsung, or any other good ones from a reputable company. Make sure it's at least over 1500mAh. I get mine from local retailers online here in Poland.

[@mrmemoo4483]

But this effect charging circuit and motor u chang the Amper

[@benoitlauzier9962]

Thanks for the tuto. I've reached the battery pack but I have a question!... I am at that step of removing the welding plates. You mention using a flat screwdriver or box cutter... I've started playing a bit with my flathead screwdriver, trying to pry those (they seem very well in place!) - but anyhow I played for a couple second and it made a little spark. That kinda scared me out of it :) Any info on that? Am I endangering my life here?

[@Sir-Kay]

You don't want a spark, you probably shorted something there. Make sure you're doing this outdoors like you see me did. I didn't get any sparks throughout the process 'cos I didn't let the metal part of the screwdriver touch other metals/batteries. If you don't have confidence in your skill maybe you could just take it to an handy electrician to take it apart for you, give him new 5 18650 cells and he should put it together for you in minutes.

[@benoitlauzier9962]

@@Sir-Kay thanks for the reply. I was already at that step of strongly considering an electrician :) But still I am wondering: how the hell ( :) ) could I be lifting those tabs up, without touching the metal or the battery? I kinda have to push the flat screwdriver BETWEEN the plates and the battery, aren't I? they're very hard to take apart... it's soldered there it seems and require a lot of prying?... any info at that point is for curiosity - I'll have someone handle it :) Thanks.

[@benoitlauzier9962]

@@Sir-Kay on a side-note: my black decker vac stick had 5 spots for batteries - but there is only 4 of those batteries in there. Weird. I thought I'd swap the 4 of them, since I'd have no idea to add a fifth battery to the chain. But why design 5 spots, if they only use 4 of them :)

[@Sir-Kay]

@@benoitlauzier9962 Maybe try a flat screwdriver not a blunt one, stick it between those tabs and the soldering point then, pry off in one quick motion so as to reduce the risk of sparking. Pause at 3:22 and watch how easy it came off. If we both have the same brand, I'd assume the soldering process should be the same, it shouldn't be this hard unless you're speaking of another brand.

[@Sir-Kay]

@@benoitlauzier9962 So, it probably means you won't have 18V, probably 12 or 14V or so. Just replace the same amount of batteries you see there, simple 😊

[@jacobcostello8212]

Maybe I missed it but do you have the link to the replacement batteries?

[@Sir-Kay]

It could be any renowned 18650 battries from Molincel, Sony, Samsung etc. Check the link in the description, I'll leave some now.

[@rottweil74]

Hi you used protected or unprotected batteries?

[@Sir-Kay]

Unprotected

[@2010stoof]

As long as amo draw per cell doesnt exceed 4a with these panasonic cells youre good.

[@User51813]

How is the vacumm now mate, is it still working 😁??

[@Sir-Kay]

You damn right it's working. Timely question by the way, I just finished vacuuming my office opps! I mean, my kitchen.

[@WheeledHamster]

My shit shuts off in one minute even fully charged! Man this is bit of work tho, soldering is involve!

[@Sir-Kay]

Whatever you do don't place the solder on the batteries any longer than 3-5 seconds failure to do so, might risk explosion.

[@ntsarb]

Soldering Li-Ion cells damages them. Li-Ion batteries are welded, as this process releases energy (heat) only locally and does not expose the internals of the battery to high temperatures. Handling Li-Ion battery cells requires expertise. Li-Ion fires are chemical, cannot be put off using water/CO2/foam and produce toxic smoke, so don't DIY unless you know what you are doing!

[@Sir-Kay]

How can I know what I'm doing? the repair has been serving me for 2 years straight. I certainly don't know what I'm doing.

[@retrocomputinggrotto]

Why is is a secret on how to remove the battery??? I've removed 2 screws and pressing on the plastic release clip and it wont come off and no one on KZbin who is replacing the battery/cells is showing how it's done so I'm assuming you broke it off and had to glue it back on else why would you keep a secret and not show it on your video??

[@Sir-Kay]

The batteries were spot-welded to an housing when you get inside the battery compartment. You will have to pry 5 of them off and re-solder them like I did. Is that what you mean by the secret or I'm missing something?

[@alervmi]

Same. No luck with me. No one is showing how to get to batteries right after removing the screws and detaching the silver casing from its body. - The steps right before you get to the batteries and see the group of batteries inside.

[@xenonxenon6310]

There is a gray push tab on the battery housing that has to be pressed down while pulling off the battery housing. Took me a bit to figure out but I got it open. Hope that helps!