How To Disassemble A Makita 18V Battery by Thomas West
Here’s a pretty cool article I came across on how you can save money by opening the pack and replacing the individual batteries inside, instead of having to buy a new one. Again, I came across this article only and won’t take any responsibility of what could happen to you or your battery if you should take this route. Do this at your own will!
As with any battery, it will being to lose power over time. The Makita battery will begin to be depleted once it has reached it’s life cycle recharge time. Although Makita does state the 18-volt LXT battery produces 280-percent more lifetime work with 2-times more cycles and it could be charged any time with no effect on the battery. A self-discharge keeps the battery cells active and ready for use anytime. However, eventually the battery will lose its power and will not hold a charge, requiring a replacement.
Instructions (you’ll need a Soldering Iron with chisel tip):
- Place the battery pack with the contacts facing upward on a work area. Install a chisel tip onto a soldering iron. Plug the iron in and let it heat up.
- Push down gently with the iron and work around the entire perimeter of the top of the battery pack so that the tip cuts, or melts, through the plastic case without damaging the batteries or components inside the case.
- Grasp the battery pack near the contacts at the top and pull it straight upward to separate the two halves. Pull firmly but gently to separate the batteries from the adhesive insulator sheet that holds the them into place in the bottom of the battery pack casing. Place the bottom portion of the battery pack aside.
- Remove the batteries from the upper portion of the battery pack by heating up the soldered connectors with the soldering iron. Pull the battery away from the pack to release it from the adhesive insulating sheet. Remove all batteries (there are a total of 12) in the same fashion if necessary.
- Unplug the soldering iron and let it cool.
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