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brushlessboy16 · **Do people still need lipo repairs? -** 04.18.2010, 05:59 AM

Judging demand here, I have been dabbling with batteries for a while and got most of the things down pack. Can ad or remove cells, Solder to the aluminum tabs etc.

JThiessen · 04.18.2010, 12:18 PM

I have a Zippy 4S that needs a puffed cell removed. I wont have any use for it afterwards, so I dont really know what I should do with it - so if anyone has a need for a 3S Zippy (4200mah or something like that), we could do some kind of PIF with it....

josh9mille · 04.18.2010, 01:34 PM

ive got a turnify 2s that after landing a big jump doesnt work all the time. I can put it in my truck and it will drive for 50 feet and just stop. Think it might be a loose wire. would like to get it fixed

lincpimp · 04.18.2010, 01:54 PM

Have fun with it Ben. At the peak I was fixing 5-6 a day. Kinda kills your hobby time, but you are still young.

To everyone, I have no idea how good Ben is at fixing packs, but it is not rocket science, and the more you do the better you get! Give him a try.

E-Revonut · 04.18.2010, 02:08 PM

I've done some repairs also, it's not that difficult with the right solder, flux and a good iron. Only part I have trouble with is making the shrink wrap look decent

brushlessboy16 · 04.18.2010, 05:28 PM

Well thats the problem @ linc. No way im going to be able to o 5 or 6 a day, maybe 2 or 3. Just as a mental note lol.. There are 13 Loose lipo Cells sitting around my room :)

kraegar · 04.18.2010, 05:40 PM

How about repairing a Lipo with a bad balance tap?

It charges fine, no other issues, but the balance tap seems to be disconnected internally. (It's a 5000mah 2S pack)

04.18.2010, 11:37 PM

I've got a 2s that I melted one of the aluminum tabs right off it in a wreck... Dunno if it's still good or not. And IDK if I screwed the pooch when I took the pack apart or not, I cut the foil some on the other cell (was a hardcase). IDK, if you want to play w/it LMK.

brushlessboy16 · 04.19.2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kraegar

How about repairing a Lipo with a bad balance tap?

It charges fine, no other issues, but the balance tap seems to be disconnected internally. (It's a 5000mah 2S pack)

easy enough

brushlessboy16 · 04.21.2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

Yes you can, just click on your username and send yourself a pm, real easy, glad I could help.

thanks for that link

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Originally Posted by etc1006

I've got a 2s that I melted one of the aluminum tabs right off it in a wreck... Dunno if it's still good or not. And IDK if I screwed the pooch when I took the pack apart or not, I cut the foil some on the other cell (was a hardcase). IDK, if you want to play w/it LMK.

Shoot me a pm, Are the cell tabs still in tact?

sweetride4me · 04.21.2010, 10:36 AM

How about fixing a broken one... all cells are fine just the 3rd cell has come disconnected from the rest on the board....

brushlessboy16 · 05:00 PM

You could PM me, preferribly with a picture, Make, cell type etc

lincpimp · 04.21.2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

I could PM me

Yes you can, just click on your username and send yourself a pm, real easy, glad I could help.

Bondonutz · 04.21.2010, 03:00 PM

After dabbleing w/a few lipos I'm making all the repairs myself. Was scary at first but with caution and common sense it's really not to bad. Steady hands are a must, or Zzzzt & Poof

brushlessboy16 · 04.21.2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bondonutz

After dabbleing w/a few lipos I'm making all the repairs myself. Was scary at first but with caution and common sense it's really not to bad. Steady hands are a must, or Zzzzt & Poof

well an arc is usually strong enough to melt whatever is shorting it, i have taken chunks of my soldering iron tip off