🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Philco Model: NiCad Battery Repair Guide (Various Tools & Devices) Year: Not Applicable (Product) Generation: Not Applicable (Product) 📋 Manual Details Manual Type Manual Type: Repair Guide / DIY Manual Language Language: English Page Count Page Count: Detailed instructions with full illustrations (exact count not specified) Format Format: Digital Guide (implied by description) 📄 Battery Technology Chemistry Chemistry: Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd / NiCad) Repair Process Repair Process Name: Revitalization Through Vaporization of Dendrites (RVD) Repair Process Description: Vaporization of dendrites to restore battery function. Disassembly Required: Generally no disassembly for 95% of batteries; some disassembly required for badly abused batteries. Success Rate Success Rate: Approximately 99% Restoration Capacity Restored Capacity: Up to 100% of original charge capacity. 📄 Device Compatibility Cordless Tools Compatible Cordless Tools: Cordless drills, cordless saws, cordless hammer drills, cordless jig saws, power tools. Consumer Electronics Compatible Consumer Electronics: Electric toothbrushes, cordless shavers, flashlights, cellular and portable phones, laptops, MP3 players, camcorders, digital cameras. Specific Brands Models Compatible Specific Models: Philco (all models), Firestorm, Versapak, Black & Decker (e.g., FS1802BNB, PHILCOB18), Porter Cable. 📄 Problem Diagnosis Common Issues Addressable Problems: Dead battery, battery not holding a charge, weak battery after full charge, battery losing power quickly, battery won't charge after long storage, no power at all. 📄 Cost Analysis Replacement Cost New Battery Cost Estimate: $50 - $80 per battery ($100 - $160 for two). Repair Cost Repair Cost Advantage: Significantly cheaper than purchasing new replacement batteries. 📄 Required Tools Safety Equipment Safety Gear: Gloves, safety goggles. Electrical Components Electrical Components: Electric wire (lamp cord thickness or larger), Volt meter, DC power source (car battery, other tool batteries, welder, battery charger). 📄 Manual Features Learning Curve Ease Of Use: Easy enough for novices, step-by-step with full illustrations. Reusability Repeatability: Learn the technique once and repeat on multiple batteries. Specific Technique Technique Name: Revitalization Through Vaporization of Dendrites (RVD)