Ryobi Battery Repair, How to Revive A Ryobi 6A Battery

[@duanebontekoe7871]

Thank you so much, I opened mine w/a small straight screwdriver. Found the terminals jumped them 5seconds each press the reset and I got lights! Charging now. Thank you!

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

You are welcome.

[@randallkipker9990]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare not a great video didn’t show the jumper tool looked like a paper clip and didn’t really show the jumper connections I tried many times no joy

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

@@randallkipker9990You are right, the jumper that I used is a steel paper clip.

[@MrVanboy7]

This video was extremely useful! Just saved myself $180

[@veea.4936]

I opened mine up and saw some of that crusty acid stuff, so I tossed mine. Figured it was leaking and not a reset issue. Thanks for your video!

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Yeah, that was a good idea. Homedepot has a non-profit group that handles their recycled batteries up to a certain weight and size. If you haven't gotten rid of that one then you can call them and they can tell you what to do with it.

[@scottykarwiel1554]

Jeff, I have tried this method a few times now and nothing. Does the jumper just have to make contact? Or does the jumper have to enter into the holes?

[@justinstults2107]

Thanks so much this worked so quickly! Now I know if I ever see any defective ones for sale I can probably fix them!

[@shawt2266]

this really helped me out thanks bro

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Glad I could help

[@martyjones5841]

Have you ever successfully reset the “four flashing lights“ on a 40V 6AH battery model OP40605? Or a 40V 4AH battery model OP40404? I can’t find anyone who’s documented a working procedure for either. These boards have two sets of reset pads lined up side-by-side. I’ve tried various permutations of jumpering one, the other, or both, with and without pushing the test button, all to no avail.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

I have had that issue before on one of my batteries. What I did for that was follow the reset process with a jumper and at the same time I pressed on the battery's power level indicator button on the side of the battery. The issue was resolved after that.

[@martyjones5841]

That only works for the single-reset-terminal boards. Have you ever successfully reset the type I mentioned in my original comment? If so, can you share the procedure?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

@@martyjones5841 I haven’t experienced that issue on the newer designed batteries only on a battery manufactured pre 2020.

[@martyjones5841]

I assume you were not able to resolve it?

[@odellgrimes1375]

This is the same problem I'm having I can't find the reset spot to connect with the paper clip

[@richardandsallyhesseltine9738]

Thanks for the info. Did you test the voltage before you reset? Most of the videos say the charger won't recognize the battery if voltage is below 30v. Just wondering if reset does any good until voltage is brought to 30-35v?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

I didn’t check the voltage on this one.

[@BrianMead-mt7vb]

Does this work for drills also

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

There is a simple process. Give me a couple of days and I will put together video for you on the 18v batteries too.

[@tonyslawncare]

You should do a lawn care setup video just to show us what you use in total

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

As I get my equipment ready for the spring start up, I might very well do that. I will keep you posted.

[@TimothyLaurent-d8t]

Thanks for the info, it's also called exciting the rectifier and capacitor system 👍❤

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

It's not a flux capacitor is it!

[@mplant83]

What size is the Torx bit for those screws?

[@eightwheels]

It's a T10 security torx, sometimes labeled as a TS10 (hole in the middle).

[@philip-ij6dm]

Mine is reading defective on the charger will this process fix that problem?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

There is a likelihood that it will. Is it the 6amp?

[@philip-ij6dm]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare it's a 5ah

[@GypsyRidinhard]

Jeff, do you know if a Hart 40v battery can be reset?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

I don’t know, I have never opened one of those up.

[@rhurkens]

My battery is an OP40602VNM, 40v 6ah, bought in 2001 (past warranty, alas). I had charged it to full two months ago, but now it is dead (stored in garage). The voltage between T1 and T2 is 0.0v, between T3 and T4 it is about 0.15v. On the charger, I get the alternating green/red flashing lights. Clicking the battery test button gets no result - no LEDs alight. I have tried shorting between RST and GND with no result; also between RST and 3.3v with no result. Putting it back on the charger just results in the flashing red/green again. Any ideas?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

With the results that you have had using a voltage meter there is a high likelihood that that battery will not come back to life. The flashing green and red on the charger says that something is defective, either the battery or the charger. I am sure that you tried another battery in the charger and tried the battery in a different charger. If you haven't then give both of those a shot to see which one is the issue.

[@rhurkens]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare Yes, I have tried another battery in the charger and that one charges correctly. Do you have any opinion on which secondary market battery is the best to get, as I do not want to spend $280 on another Ryobi battery? Thanks.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

@@rhurkens I haven't used any aftermarket batteries with any of my tools so I don't have any personal experience. I have had people tell me that they bought generic 40v batteries from amazon. They reported that the 6a generic gets about the same run time as a Ryobi 4a. That is all I got, nothing on the life of those batteries or even safety. I would say that you might want to keep an eye open as the fall takes hold; Ryobi usually has fall deals where they through in batteries with the purchase of a tool. I do know many people that jumped at those deals and then sold the tool only at like a $50 to a $100 dollar loss, keeping the batteries and the charger.

[@sladeoriginal]

I have an older style 5ah 40v pack that only shows 1 LED for charge. Put it on the charger and it immediately shows it as full charge, no red error LEDs. wonder if it has a similar problem. Any thoughts?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Can you take and post a photo of the board?

[@edwardtan4631]

Was ot also doing the two LED lights when you press the button?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

I have had that before on a battery that did not take a charge. I followed the same process and the video took the charge.

[@edwardtan4631]

​@JeffSeetonLawnCare thanks I'll give that s try

[@davidhubert2983]

Hi Jeff, I have a Ryobi 4Ah 40 volt battery and I watched your video for the 6Ah. I found the circuit like yours and tried jumping it like you did 3 times and it did not work. I noticed the configuration is different on my battery and there is another set of connections right next to the 5 set. It also says ground and reset and has 6 tabs. I tried to do the same with that one with no success. Any suggestions? Do you have a video for the 4 Ah? Thanks for any help you can supply. These batteries are expensive.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

It might be that the battery is toast. I will see if I have time to put together 4a battery video for you tomorrow, otherwise I can do it one on Monday.

[@JoshOrton]

How can I do this for the Ryobi 80v battery do you think?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

How old is the battery?

[@JoshOrton]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare Thank you for your reply. Its about 2 years old but they won't honor my warranty because I don't have the receipt being I got it second hand. So I am curious if this trick will revive it or if I am out $900 :(

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

@@JoshOrton Depending where you live you might have another option. When I have issues with my Ryobi tools or batteries I take them directly to a local Ryobi authorized repair centre. I don't bring my receipt, they simply take the serial number and register me as the owner. It might be worth a try.

[@JoshOrton]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare I live 5 hrs from the closest one... Not really an option right now and I already registered them sadly. Do you think I can fix these batteries myself or nah?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

@@JoshOrton I don't have any personal experience with them. Have you opened the case of the battery?

[@carolinemcclain1616]

Great video! I have a ryobi mower. The batteries stopped working after just a year of use. I saw your video and thought I would give it a try. Unfortunately it did not work for me. The batteries light “fuel indicator” are lighting up in just the 1st and 3rd marks. Do you have any experience with this?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Ryobi will replace them. Track down your receipt and call them directly.

[@christopherhennigan9834]

Excellent video and a great help! Thank you so very much.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Glad it helped!

[@gwernette5971]

My 40 volt charger indicates that the battery is defective. Will this help to reset it?

[@bemat5220]

Hi Jeff, Do you need to short all those pin location or just the ones that say reset?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

I connect the reset to each of the additional holes, one by one.

[@lifeisgood1624]

What about if that doesn't work?

[@Rocksolidhandyman]

@@lifeisgood1624didn’t work for me: i still have the same 2 lights on 1 and 3 from left to right😤

[@dallyzandros1775]

Good video! My battery appears dead. I opened it - jumped it - no power once I put it back together. With it open I can press the tab to show battery and it's 4 bars. But once I put it back together insert in charge it just looks dead. Any ideas?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

The first thing I would do is try it on another charge. If it fails then there is a method where you can jump it and follow that by immediately pressing the battery power level button on the side of the battery. It it flashes and then drops to a single bar then there is a high chance that it will take a charge. Keep me posted.

[@donbot5000]

Quick side note. The warranty void stickers aren't legal in the US anymore. That bs and you CAN still get it replaced . Big push on this lately too.

[@aprilkraft2689]

What is the jumper made of?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Simply an electrogalvanized steel paper clip with a tiny piece of grey electrical tape over the bend.

[@longdriver2]

Thanks for this video. Ever come across a 40v 4ah battery that shows it's charged, but wont run a tool. It's like it's dead?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Yes, I had a battery show that it was fully charged but then wouldn't run a tool. I fixed it by using the reset method that I used in this video but at the same time as holding the jumper I pressed the charge indicator button on the side of the battery. The power level dropped to the lowest charge level and when I put it on the charger the battery took a charge.

[@longdriver2]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare I'm gonna give it a try! Thanks!

[@robertlark10]

Very informative jeff- thx!

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BrandonSmith-iq6me]

My battery does not have a reset but if i hold the button to see charge it blonks different. Please help

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Is it an authentic ryobi battery? Can you take a photo of the board?

[@Truckerraf]

The jumper is just two pins?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

It is simply a paper clip.

[@kyarazamora850]

The paperclip has, tape or something on it, can you tell us what it is?

[@lindywheeler4192]

​@@kyarazamora850The tape is to hold it so you won't get shocked I think.

[@calvinelton7040]

Thank you

[@mnevitt33]

Constructive criticism: Long intro and nothing sped up so i have to watch you turn a screwdriver. More importantly, tell me why we are even doing this or how to know if this might solve the problem while you're resetting it. I had to go back and search through the long intro to see if you mentioned why you just did a reset. I think most people who find this video just want to fix their battery, and I should be able to within 10 or 20 seconds know if the rest is worth watching. Say that first. :). Thanks for the video. It was helpful.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

That is good feedback. Thanks I appreciate it.

[@tylerfoss3346]

@mnevitt33 EXCELLENT comment! I see that the author of the video agrees and thanks you for your feedback (kudos to the OP). Your comment/feedback needs to made on MOST videos posted on YT. Boiled down it's the advice given to those giving a public speech: 1) say what the speech is about 2) explain in detail what you want to say & 3) summarize and remind the audience what you said

[@kenphilipp9272]

What size is torx?

[@giooo7969]

So im sitting here trying to reset it but the battery is dead and when i put it on charger its blinking red/green. What do i do?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

What I have done before is put a dead battery on the charger for a few second at a time, about 20 times. The battery took a bit of a charge and I was able to reset it. I have also tried that same process with one battery but I couldn't get any charge into it and the battery was recycled. If your battery is under 5 years then it may still be under the Ryobi limited warranty.

[@beto2323maciz]

Give it a jump start with another battery. Negative to negative and then working batterie's positive to dead batterie's positive in this orders and hold it for few seconds and it should get enough charge for the regular charger to read onces more

[@ilc-nl3yy]

I can't find the areas to reset my 40v 6ah. It doesn't say reset anywhere. Mine is about 2 years old.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

If you have it open, take a photo of the board and post it.

[@ilc-nl3yy]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare I do have it open. How do I post a picture on youtube?

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

You should be able to copy and paste it.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

You should be able to copy and paste it.@@ilc-nl3yy

[@cmgoddard72]

Hi Jeff. In what order should I jumper these contacts?

[@smoke9327]

Awesome sir

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Did it work out for you?

[@puddingcrap]

worked for me

[@hashimsalim2665]

good job

[@GlenDoer-gq1rs]

IF you had a drill you could use to unscrew the screws.

[@MB1Billion]

Awsome 👍😃

[@jeremiah1797]

thx for the video, i try this and it didn't work means battery completely gone right..

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

Yeah, it might be cooked. How old is the battery? They do have a 3 year warranty.

[@jeremiah1797]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare 2 yrs old , i call and getting a new one with warranty, thanks check out this video (Most complete guide revive ryobi 40 volt battery by Gears and Tech. he shows a power supply that charges the dead one's up.

[@aridgerat]

tried your method, no luck. charger flashes green & red.

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

That one might be cooked.

[@dutchinklettering405]

Mine didn’t work. I guess I’m the one in a 1000 who is assed out.

[@njreal8233]

I just tried this and it didn’t work

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

It does work in some situations, it doesn't for others. How long has it been since your battery was taking a charge?

[@njreal8233]

@@JeffSeetonLawnCare two days ago

[@leewiningerhandyman4139]

You can run a lawn care business off of electric cordless tools I don’t know about that

[@JeffSeetonLawnCare]

What is there to know? I own a lawncare company and I run it using only battery powered tools. I have multiple Ryobi mowers, grass trimmers, leaf blowers, pole saws, chain saws, edgers, brush cutters and more. It is no different then when I running gas powered tools. Both require planning. My planning for battery tools includes having a contract that allows me to plug in and charge batteries while at client locations.

[@gjwilliams4098]

And now you know.