How Do I Fix My Drill Battery That Won Take A Charge?
Drills generally use nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. The type of work you do with the drill determines the period you can operate the drill without recharging. Over time, that period will become shorter and eventually the battery will wear out and need replacing. It’s the nature of the technology. However, just because the battery won’t take a charge, it doesn’t mean the battery has reached the end of its life. You can potentially give he battery a little extra life by reconditioning it. Step 1 Attach the battery pack and use the drill. Allow the drill to operate until the battery is empty. Don’t place the battery pack into the charger until the battery is completely discharged. Step 2 Place the battery pack in the charger and allow the battery to charge for the recommended charge time, usually overnight. Step 3 Use the drill again. Run the battery pack until it is exhausted. Again, don’t try to recharge the battery until the drill’s battery is fully exhausted. If you have a too
