Complete and easy do-it-yourself repair guide for NiCad batteries, offering step-by-step instructions and pictures to revive dead or weak batteries using the RVD process (Revitalization Through Vaporization of Dendrites). Includes a bonus guide for Li-ion notebook battery rebuilding.
Product Type:
DIY Repair Manual/Guide
📋 Manual Details
Publication Info
Manual Type:
Repair Guide
Language:
English
Format:
Instant Digital Download
Page Count:
Not specified
🔧 Maintenance
Problem Diagnosis
No Charge Or Power:
Yes
Weak Or No Power After Charge:
Yes
Remains Weak After Full Charge:
Yes
No Charge After Storage:
Yes
Completely Dead:
Yes
Not Holding Charge:
Yes
Short Duration Power:
Yes
Quick Drain:
Yes
📄 Technical Details
Battery Chemistry
Primary Chemistry:
NiCad (Nickel-Cadmium)
Secondary Chemistry:
Li-ion (Lithium-ion) - for bonus guide
Repair Process
Core Process:
RVD (Revitalization Through Vaporization of Dendrites)
Dendrite Growth Cause:
Shorting out of crystal dendrite growth
Revival Goal:
Charge batteries like new, up to 100%
Disassembly Requirement:
Rarely required; ~95% can be repaired without disassembly
Application Speed:
Learn in 5 minutes
Supported Devices
Device Types:
Portable phones, cellular phones, cordless phones, emergency lights, MP3 players, PDAs, iPods, laptops, R/C vehicles, camcorders, cameras, digital cameras, two-way radios, cash registers, electric toothbrushes, flashlights, torches, cordless devices (drills, shavers, jigsaws, saws, hammer drills), hair dryers, routers, grease guns, reciprocal saws, laser levels, medical equipment, electric toys, electric gadgets, electric grinders, electric accessories.