Worst part is, the rechargables have a better connection to the controller. The standard AA sleeves put strain on the bottom part of the battery bay, cracking the plastic over heavy use and worsening the connection to AA batteries. However, since the rechargable packs get a connection via the back, it's a much sturdier connection, even with the cracked plastic
Thanks for this old video. Gave me the will to open a battery pack. I tried the "fix" on some on my batteries and it worked (shorted pins 1 and 5, then 2 and 6 to reset the circuit) and then applied 9 volts to pin 2 and 5 for about 5 seconds. They "revived" and normally charged. But one pack didn't so I cracked it open (carefully so I can reuse it if needed) and find out that the spot welding between batteries failed and one was not making contact (I must've dropped it or something). Fixed that and it worked again. White rechargeable batteries (no brand). It was an INSTEN kit that got from Amazon (one charging station for batteries only with 2x 2400 mAh battery packs. I was gonna throw it away but seen your video made me rethink it and I'm glad I did :)
Man, the one thing I'd hoped you'd actually show me is why the heck these things have six terminals when the controller has 4. In short, the wiring ... Pull those batteries out and explore that. I have a broke one and may be doing that instead. Call me curious but that is what I want to know, what the wiring is. That there are two standard NiMH batteries in there was fully expected and zero surprise. It is the charge convenience with kids I want - they just plug the controllers into the standard cable near the Xbox when not in use.
Trickle charging them brings them back to life. The problem is using the right one to not blow the fuse in the circuit board. The batties are salvageable from those packs. Use them as regular rechargeables for my wii motion controller and GC Wavebird.
Damn never knew it where just rechargeable batteries.. hell i can just put recharables in a stock one and use a play and charge kit to just charge it up
There was probably nothing wrong with your battery pack. I had two that were "dead". I however bought a couple of Wildfire Evo controllers (useless shits) a few years back. After the Evo controllers stopped working correctly I used the USB slow charging port in those controllers to charge my dead batteries as a LOL. Come to find out it not only charged them but they were able to maintain a charge as well. There's something wrong with these Nyko battery systems that causes them to misidentify that the batteries are still functional. The MS rechargable cords aren't reliable because they break and short out too easily. Datel may have gotten lucky and stumbled on a fix by accident. In hindsight I probably should've broken one of the controllers down and made it into a makeshift charger instead of throwing them both out.
Would it be possible to buy some cheap clone off brand battery packs (It's impossible to find official ones where I live) Open them and replace the inside ones with good quality Panasonic rechargeables?
Yes and no. There is some value in using the Play & Charge kit, but I prefer the flexibility of AA batteries since I don't play too often. ruclips.net/video/ge7cvg_Nuzk/видео.html
jeez no wonder i have to cycle this shitty battery pack every time i use my xbox.... literally have to completely charge and empty it to get a half decent runtime. on the other hand my rechargable AA batteries are a bit bigger and a pain to get in and out of the original shell. also they dont fit in my remotes which pisses me off :/
I realize its 4 years later, but I'm trying to find the pinouts on those back connectors of the battery pack. Does anyone happen to know what is the +/- on those? Thanks
DO NOT USE RECHARGABLE BATTERIES IN THE ORIGINAL SHELL THWY ARE SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN THE STANDARD AA BATTERIES AND YOU WILL NEED PLIERS TO REMOVE THEM!
justin rivera depends on which rechargeables you're using, I have eneloop pros (they are a bit bigger than standard AA) and Ikea Ladda 2450mah, and they work alright, and I can remove them easily (not as easy as regular aas which basically fall out themselves, but still no problem)
@@AirborneSurfer the point would be not needing to remove the batteries to charge them and you could use the proprietary cable that came with your 360 play and charge kit.
Worst part is, the rechargables have a better connection to the controller. The standard AA sleeves put strain on the bottom part of the battery bay, cracking the plastic over heavy use and worsening the connection to AA batteries. However, since the rechargable packs get a connection via the back, it's a much sturdier connection, even with the cracked plastic
Thanks for this old video. Gave me the will to open a battery pack. I tried the "fix" on some on my batteries and it worked (shorted pins 1 and 5, then 2 and 6 to reset the circuit) and then applied 9 volts to pin 2 and 5 for about 5 seconds. They "revived" and normally charged. But one pack didn't so I cracked it open (carefully so I can reuse it if needed) and find out that the spot welding between batteries failed and one was not making contact (I must've dropped it or something). Fixed that and it worked again. White rechargeable batteries (no brand). It was an INSTEN kit that got from Amazon (one charging station for batteries only with 2x 2400 mAh battery packs. I was gonna throw it away but seen your video made me rethink it and I'm glad I did :)
Thank you very much! I will buy a generic kit for 8$ and put good AA recharcheable batteries on it (they come with 300mah or less).
How do you open the battery pack? Considering opening and replacing the batteries since I already have 3 of these things that don't work.
Did u replace the rechargeables ?
How did you manage to open them up neatly?
Good video, skipped the part i came here for. Cracking open the case so as not to destroy it.
I know Im kind of randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to watch newly released movies online ?
@Emory Tony I use FlixZone. Just search on google for it =)
@Kaiden Walter yea, I've been using Flixzone for years myself =)
@Kaiden Walter thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it !!
@Emory Tony happy to help :)
I am going to swing by Ikea and snag some Eneloop Pro, I mean Ladda 2450mah batteries and swap these babies out in my Nyko battery packs.
+Nathan Stephenson Right on! Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe for more!
Man, the one thing I'd hoped you'd actually show me is why the heck these things have six terminals when the controller has 4. In short, the wiring ... Pull those batteries out and explore that. I have a broke one and may be doing that instead. Call me curious but that is what I want to know, what the wiring is. That there are two standard NiMH batteries in there was fully expected and zero surprise. It is the charge convenience with kids I want - they just plug the controllers into the standard cable near the Xbox when not in use.
How do you open the batter pack?
Was it easy to open the casing? How did you do it without it breaking? Thanks!
Not gonna lie: I didn't. It was broken already; I just broke it further ruclips.net/video/5Ia-jhNWiVs/видео.html
Use a pick, insert it from the top, where the release button is, try to go on the sides
Use a heat gun to melt the surrounding glue, then pry it open from the top. I just did it with no problems. Nothing broken.
Trickle charging them brings them back to life. The problem is using the right one to not blow the fuse in the circuit board. The batties are salvageable from those packs. Use them as regular rechargeables for my wii motion controller and GC Wavebird.
How do you recharge them?I want to put them on my xbox one controller
@@servo69 Just use any NI-MH battery charger.
So if it's just a pair of nimh batteries, what are the other 4 contact pins for?
Supply voltage, power out, serial data bus connections, power in, thermistor connection
The round thing in the center of the batteries is a temperature sensor so the thing will stop charging if the batteries get to hot
Damn never knew it where just rechargeable batteries.. hell i can just put recharables in a stock one and use a play and charge kit to just charge it up
There was probably nothing wrong with your battery pack. I had two that were "dead". I however bought a couple of Wildfire Evo controllers (useless shits) a few years back. After the Evo controllers stopped working correctly I used the USB slow charging port in those controllers to charge my dead batteries as a LOL. Come to find out it not only charged them but they were able to maintain a charge as well. There's something wrong with these Nyko battery systems that causes them to misidentify that the batteries are still functional.
The MS rechargable cords aren't reliable because they break and short out too easily. Datel may have gotten lucky and stumbled on a fix by accident. In hindsight I probably should've broken one of the controllers down and made it into a makeshift charger instead of throwing them both out.
Would it be possible to buy some cheap clone off brand battery packs (It's impossible to find official ones where I live) Open them and replace the inside ones with good quality Panasonic rechargeables?
How i changed thé battery
Okay seriously then, why won't my NiMH 1.2v 1300mAh Duracell batteries work?!
What happens if u put those batteries (rechargeable ones) into a normal Xbox 360 battery pack
They'll work, but you'll have to recharge them outside controller
@@HKT-4300 Ohhhhh , thank u so much bro 👍
microsofts been rippin everyone off
Yes and no. There is some value in using the Play & Charge kit, but I prefer the flexibility of AA batteries since I don't play too often.
ruclips.net/video/ge7cvg_Nuzk/видео.html
Anyone ever replaced the rechargeable batteries ?
wow i had no clue
Bruh obviously you broke it previously put batteries inside then poorly closed it
Pay more. Get less.
-Microsoft 360.
Thank you great dissasembly
Why am I watching this I don't even have Xbox 360
Couldn't tell you, but I appreciate you anyway! ruclips.net/video/5Ia-jhNWiVs/видео.html
jeez no wonder i have to cycle this shitty battery pack every time i use my xbox....
literally have to completely charge and empty it to get a half decent runtime. on the other hand my rechargable AA batteries are a bit bigger and a pain to get in and out of the original shell. also they dont fit in my remotes which pisses me off :/
How was it opened? Ffs
Just take them out and recharge it
I realize its 4 years later, but I'm trying to find the pinouts on those back connectors of the battery pack. Does anyone happen to know what is the +/- on those? Thanks
just google "Xbox 360 battery pack pinout" and look into the picture search
The second tab is positive and the 5th one is negative.
DO NOT USE RECHARGABLE BATTERIES IN THE ORIGINAL SHELL THWY ARE SLIGHTLY BIGGER THAN THE STANDARD AA BATTERIES AND YOU WILL NEED PLIERS TO REMOVE THEM!
justin rivera depends on which rechargeables you're using, I have eneloop pros (they are a bit bigger than standard AA) and Ikea Ladda 2450mah, and they work alright, and I can remove them easily (not as easy as regular aas which basically fall out themselves, but still no problem)
I'm using Duracell rechargeable
Not all rechargeables are bigger, e.g. white Eneloops are ok but Varta are too big.
I'm using VARTA is it good?
Does it still work if u put it back together
If you replace the batteries, yes, I suppose it would. What would be the point, though?
@@AirborneSurfer the point would be not needing to remove the batteries to charge them and you could use the proprietary cable that came with your 360 play and charge kit.
They are Chinese-Made Batteries, el cheapo crap
Ill just get nyko
Why not? Same cheapo Chinesium at a lower price point.
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