Replacing or Rebuilding the Battery pack in a CyberPower 1285AVR UPS

In this video I show you how to replace (and rebuild) the battery pack in a CyberPower 1285AVR UPS.
Here's a link to the battery pack wiring diagram I made to help one of the viewers in the comments: image.ibb.co/n...
Here is a list of the items used:
Philips head screwdriver
Complete battery pack (If you don't want to rebuild yours) amzn.to/2Vhw5av
(2) 12V 9AH SLA batteries (If you DO want to rebuild yours) amzn.to/2RPcoom
Packing tape (optional)
Scissors (optional)
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[@gloe9362]

Saw the first 2 min on how to just take the front cover off and I figured out the rest. Thanks!

[@dalriada]

Best tutorial on how to do this for sure. The manual says you should take off your rings before doing this, just sayin'. :)

[@MsDiamond611]

and any bangles or bracelets..... I've been zapped by that 220 volt from a gold chain I was wearing when I worked at Ma Bell... wakes ya right up

[@grogershoward2376]

Great job! Best video of the removal of the front panel. I have three CyberPower UPS that I bought about one yer apart from Costco. The first died after about 10 years, and I will now replace the batteries In my 1350VA (CSTR1300) with Mighty Max from Amazon ($35).

[@believeit3203]

Thank you for the upload. You just helped me to easily save some cash AND what (IMO) was an expensive UPS when we bought it. We have the exact same model as yours and it has served us well for about 6 years. Well worth fixing in my opinion and at the cost of only $42 to fix it! I see Office Depot office Max has them on clearance for about $140. That's a good deal

[@clayjackson8416]

This IS the first video I could find that actually showed how to take the batteries apart and put them back together. All other videos expected me to understand the "how to" on my own, even though this IS the only part of the remove and replace that anyone really needs. Enjoy!

[@glennholzinger4217]

That is the truth. Everyone else thinks they are explaining it well when their hands are blocking what you need to see or they dont explain it. This guy did a nice job.

[@jason_koch]

Thank you! Perfect!

[@DIYNexus]

Glad it helped!

[@HeyRay2]

There is no need to disconnect the front panel connector as part of the battery replacement process. Just set the unit on it's side and swing the front panel out of the way. The battery assembly will slide out and back in just fine.

[@MsDiamond611]

except the directions that came with the unit had it as a definite step.maybe to prevent an overload if I didn't place my batteries on the right terminal?

[@HeyRay2]

@@MsDiamond611 so, don't place them on the wrong terminals? I would think if you did this a ruined front panel would be the least of your concerns.

[@ersonthemesa]

Nice video, dude ! Well done. Mine just died today.

[@relikvija]

thanx for the video cool man!

[@jogu1732]

Thanks! Excellent video! Just saved me some moneya

[@EveryMan333]

very good video. it was smart to skip through the parts where you were cussing because the new batteries wouldn't connect so easily. I know I would be. thanks.

[@diddydidnot]

I am not a technological geek. I can plug in the vacuum cleaner, and that is just about it. I followed these directions successfully and although feeling very accomplished about my feat, the credit goes to the instructional video. If I can do it, anyone can. Thank you

[@ChrisLhamon]

I'm wondering how good those replacement batteries are. Have you had any problems? If someone has done this before, they don't last half as long or anything like that, do they? Nice video btw. Very well put together.

[@BlainsTube]

I couldn't tell from the video... Are the two 12v batteries connected in parallel or series?

[@SirKratosAurion]

thats what i want to know too. i took mine apart too fast x.x

[@markmoore856]

Series for a 24V output

[@obidavekenobe]

@@markmoore856 24V didn’t blow up the unit? 😆

[@dlee7566]

Thanks for posting. Very clearly explained and well done!

[@alanrussell6678]

I lost the plastic piece with the wiring that interconnects the 2 batteries. I have 2 replacement batteries that I will just connect together. Do you know if the batteries are wired in series or in parallel?

[@DIYNexus]

I believe they are wired in series for 24v operation.

[@packergeek10]

One thing to watch for when you take picture is keep eye on color of ends in the cables.

[@barrygreen3829]

How long the battery lasted for?

[@radish6691]

Thanks, very helpful and money-saving video! I tried to buy the individual batteries from your link so you’d get a little money but their cart wasn’t working when I tried to check out. I ended up buying “Mighty Max Battery 12V 8Ah UPS Battery” from Amazon, a two-pack costs $35 with free shipping from seller (not Amazon). Batteries arrived quickly and the UPS works!

[@DIYNexus]

You're welcome, and thanks for trying to help us out! 1 more UPS saved.

[@theSCclub]

Hello, will these batteries work on a 1500PFCLCD model? idk anything about batteries or power banks and im looking to get new ones for my cyber power.

[@poconolakefrontrentals230]

My CyberPower 1000AVR stopped working. AC volts would drop to zero. Replaced battery and now good as new.

[@fsfsci9156]

Well I do have a criticism .. why position the camera so that all we see are your hands and arm? We want to see how the wiring is connected ... but all we see is hands and arms. Did you go back and edit? Sheesh.

[@DIYNexus]

You're right, our motto is "Learn. Share. Improve.". This is something we'll try to improve in the future. Its hard to edit the arms out when you only have 1 camera of footage. :-)

[@gloe9362]

Pretty easy to figure out how the wires were connected since the smallest wire is the one connecting both batteries together(series). Plus parallel wiring would have required 4 wires 😉

[@georgiannecopley4643]

Excellent video. Is model I have and allowed me to replace the batteries by myself. Note: Next time I will definitely take a photo of the wiring!

[@izabelakline113]

Thanks for wonderful video. Any advice for removing the battery cable from the terminal. No matter how hard I pull, it won't budge. Thanks.

[@DIYNexus]

I've had a similar issue and can really only suggest that you wiggle it while pulling. Some are just REALLY hard to remove.

[@izabelakline113]

@@DIYNexus So far I got one of four off so I know it's possible. Thanks for great video.

[@izabelakline113]

@@DIYNexus I figured out a great way to get off stubborn terminals. I grip the neck at the right place with a narrow needlenose pliers. And then tap on the pliers in the right direction with a ballpeen hammer. It comes right off in two taps.

[@danielschlenger5009]

Excellent video explaining the process. Thing is I could change the batteries in a boxy, tripp-lite UPS in less time than it takes to watch this video. Making a mental note to buy more of those and less from cyberpower.

[@messypotamia]

I suppose UPS manufacturers would rather you buy replacement batts from them so they can make their huge markup on them. Most 12v8ah batteries like these, which are used in low voltage systems like alarms, etc. cost about $20 each from alarm distributors. I have a cyberpower cst135 which apparently had its batteries go bad and I need to replace them, but their support site says they're not available yet. I'd rather use a pair of Yuasa NP7-12 or whatever is the equivalent of what's in there.

[@am1manTravel]

I got mixed up after struggling- are the batts wired in series or parallel?

[@DIYNexus]

Hi Am1manTravel, they should be in series. Hope you got it straightened out and have a great New Year!

[@am1manTravel]

@@DIYNexus Thanks!

[@johnh2889]

Man thank you so much, this was an easy job and I scored a sale on some replacement batteries at tractor supply. 13 bucks a peice per battery.

[@SuperBongface]

Great video but you gotta take off the jewelry before you do this kind of work bro. Trust.

[@drkassoff]

Just did the replacement on a CPT1350AVRLCD purchase at Costco in 2013 (now 2018) with a set of 9.0 Ahr batteries. Went flawlessly with the use of this video. Thanks !!

[@Mankuzhikkari]

Cyber power bu 600 e battery will change to 12 w big size

[@MsDiamond611]

Thank you this was a great help- I bought the inexpensive batteries and started looking for the build...you came through in the clutch.

[@leeblack2103]

How much did your batteries 🔋 cost you?

[@MsDiamond611]

@@leeblack2103 about $45 for two

[@leeblack2103]

@@MsDiamond611 Nice!! I just tested my two batteries and they were sitting at 4 volts so i have to replace them for sure. :-(

[@MsDiamond611]

@@leeblack2103 www.walmart.com/ip/CyberPower-RB1270X2-Battery-Replacement-Also-Fits-RB1280X2A/360529619?comm-msg-vehicle=EMAIL&comm-msg-id=44167f17-0e3e-40c5-a53b-0b73c08e2726

[@leeblack2103]

@@MsDiamond611 NICE!! Thank you so much for sharing! Im putting mine on order right now. :-)

[@The-KP]

Helpful... gonna do this now. Thanks

[@tomdolan8811]

Very good instructional video 👍

[@zincfive]

Very good video, Thanks....

[@JuddsonIvines]

I have a Cyberower 1500VA. Does it use the same kind of batteries? (12v8ah)

[@droner8359]

Mine says 12V9AH. HR1234W

[@AttorneyK]

Thank you, fam. Saved me $100.

[@peterzhao9158]

I dont like the ups design: ups can not restart when battery is disconnected.

[@jimthvac100]

It was hard to tell by your video was these batteries in series for 24 volts?

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

They are in Series..Why you need two of them.. I didn't buy them small ass batteries. I used Cell tower ones. They have 800 amp capacity for the same price. So they last 2 weeks..

[@mrvic92154]

@@MasterChief-sl9ro can you give me the product number of the cell towers needed for this device, and where can I find them, thanks in advance

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

@@mrvic92154 They used all brands. Only has to be 12 volt Battery. Wired in series to get 24 volts. Then get some high amp Connectors to plug the cable into the UPS..

[@williamiwaniuk5561]

Very well done! Thank you.

[@robbacon9969]

Can i upgrade the batteries with ones that will give a longer run time when the power goes out?

[@DIYNexus]

Yes, generally if you can find an exact physical match (size, terminals, still 12V) that has a higher amperage, then you can use them in the UPS. In this case, it's tough to find much higher than 8AH in this form factor.

[@YellowRoseDrones]

I once used external cell tower batteries of the proper voltage and just extended the red/black cables to reach it. Not as portable, but sure did increase the power off duration.😃