Faulty Varta Power Bank - Can I FIX It?

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024

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  • @fredwooding599
    @fredwooding599 Год назад +7

    I love how you think "out of the box" Keep it up. We all learn something new every video.

  • @iwantagoodnameplease
    @iwantagoodnameplease Год назад +14

    Ordering random chips from China, they have different markings and you go and stick it in a battery protection circuit? You're a braver man than I am! :D Glad you didn't explode.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +9

      I didn't realise that the markings were different as it was not listed as a different version, and even the photo showed the part that I needed. It was only after fitting it that I noticed the T suffix. Normally a different part would have a totally different number not just adding a T at the end. I've used parts before where the number hasn't been exactly the same but the part function is the same. Yes, I too am glad I didn't explode 😂😂😂😂👍

    • @ProximoNovio
      @ProximoNovio Год назад

      Most people who work with electronics are a bunch of pu*****. So i don't doubt you.

    • @sleeplessrazi
      @sleeplessrazi 10 месяцев назад +1

      There are many chips now which differs in function with a different suffix at the end, i encounter these regularly

    • @oliverer3
      @oliverer3 10 месяцев назад +1

      Injoinic actually make quite good powerbank and usb management ICs they even have English datasheets for a good deal of them. Still a terrible idea to mix and match though xD

  • @waynesharp1690
    @waynesharp1690 Год назад +7

    Most people would just throw things like this away. Great seeing them being repaired and saved from landfill 👍

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +6

      Yes, it was probably not economical to repair, but it's a good feeling when you repair something and we'll have another happy "repair cafe" customer! Have a great new year👍

  • @TheElectronicDilettante
    @TheElectronicDilettante 10 месяцев назад +1

    It’s crazy how satisfying it is to find the faulty component on a PCB. Well done!! You make most of the other repair channels look remedial.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, it is satisfying when you eventually get something working 👍I'm not sure if you saw some of my other work such as the recent AVerMedia device I repaired which was a bit more out of the ordinary, or the FLIR thermal camera, or the solar inverter I repaired, then in a subsequent video had to reverse engineer the service password algorithm and write my own tool to get into it 😂😂👍

  • @canyondan
    @canyondan 3 месяца назад +1

    Just amazing to watch you work. Thanks for posting the very informative videos

  • @nigelholland24
    @nigelholland24 Год назад +2

    I also volunteer at the repair cafe at Peterborough. Love it

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Nice 👍yes we have some good people all with a variety of different skills to offer, from woodworking to sewing, and electronics of course 🙂

  • @DavoShed
    @DavoShed 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video! I find if the battery voltage varies much between the batteries the device can refuse to start up.
    I just but a suitable battery charger across the low one for a couple of minutes to evenn them out a bit.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  3 месяца назад +1

      Yes, cell balancing. I had to do that with the NOCO boost pack I looked at. Unfortunately that doesn't have cell balancing at all, and I found that the cells eventually go out of sync after a while and cause them to stop charging when any of the cells reaches 4.2V so that's probably why there was so many failed ones for sale on eBay.

  • @chrissmith7655
    @chrissmith7655 11 месяцев назад +3

    Hi well done keep 'em coming please, very enjoyable with very interesting info. From Nr Chester UK.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks Chris 👍

  • @Mymatevince
    @Mymatevince Год назад +1

    Nicely done Mick.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Cheers Vince! Hope you and family have a great new year!

    • @Mymatevince
      @Mymatevince Год назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit Thanks Mick, you too!

  • @herensugue
    @herensugue 4 месяца назад +1

    Separate cells, that's nice for a change. Seems I always keep finding Li-Po's inside, really hate those.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  4 месяца назад

      Yes, I'm not a fan on pouch type cells either.

  • @andymouse
    @andymouse Год назад +1

    I have a power bank almost exactly like this but 2 cells instead of 3 on my bench now with exactly the same symptoms ! Lol !....cheers.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Nice! Well hopefully you've got some measurements and stuff to work from now which might make it easier to repair 🙂

  • @carltonlane8931
    @carltonlane8931 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done

  • @frankiejkh1
    @frankiejkh1 Год назад +2

    Nice little fix there

  • @ChrisBartlett-y6q
    @ChrisBartlett-y6q Год назад +1

    Obviously did the chip twice, just for me so I could watch the solder :-) Hope you have a great Year.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks 👍hope you have a great year too 🙂

  • @jburdman7
    @jburdman7 11 месяцев назад +1

    Those three cells would've went in my parts bin and the board on the scrap pile. You are braver than I. Glad you got it working

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk Год назад +3

    Mick you have patience of a saint, I think most people including me would of threw in the bin…
    Nice work and a great fix yet again 10/10 😊

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks Gary 👍hopefully your Nintendo switch is still working well 🙂

    • @Auriflamme
      @Auriflamme Год назад +2

      @@Kevin-mp5of "would of" is a regional variant. You may not like it, but that doesn't make it wrong. Language is usage, not prescription.

    • @wisher21uk
      @wisher21uk Год назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit it is Mick thank you 😊

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +3

      With all of the problems in the world, I think there are bigger thing's to worry about then people's use ov spelling and grammatical being correctly 😂😂😂Have a great new year!

    • @wisher21uk
      @wisher21uk Год назад

      @@Kevin-mp5of lol you ought to get a life mate, it does not bother me in the slightest having a dig because I put “of” instead of “have” who honestly gives a toss… well obviously you, grammar police 🙄 what a knob end happy new year 🖕

  • @smbrob
    @smbrob Год назад +1

    That shows you that one letter makes all the difference.
    Great fix. 👍

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks 👍Yes indeed! One letter.

  • @stoicgreg
    @stoicgreg Год назад +8

    Great content like this takes time and perseverance, I appreciate it. All the best for the new year.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks Gregory, all the best to you too!

  • @neiltheplayer
    @neiltheplayer 5 месяцев назад +1

    Once again, just brilliant

  • @powertoolsrepair
    @powertoolsrepair Год назад +2

    Good video, I appreciate your knowledge 👍 Wish to know that much about electronics repair like as know

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍Have a great new year!🙂

    • @powertoolsrepair
      @powertoolsrepair Год назад +2

      @@BuyitFixit Thank you, have a great new year! 🤓

  • @cajuncoinhunter
    @cajuncoinhunter Год назад +1

    Another one fixed........... I have bought from both of those stores .... No issues , just transistors ,no IC's ..... Good eye on that catch, Bon Annee , Happy New Years Mon Ami...

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks Cajun, and happy new year to you too!

  • @thetraindriver01
    @thetraindriver01 Год назад +2

    Fantastic fix, great perseverance on your part, onto the next one 😊👍

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks mate 👍much appreciated 🙂

  • @soylentgreen9492
    @soylentgreen9492 10 месяцев назад +1

    Learning so much. Thankyou for these videos!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  10 месяцев назад

      You are so welcome!

    • @soylentgreen9492
      @soylentgreen9492 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit I Really appreciate your warm reply, Thank you and may all our repairs be easy!🌞

  • @ninaevans4501
    @ninaevans4501 Год назад +1

    Happy New Year Canny Lad and Family!!!!
    With Love and Warmest Wishes.
    From Wayne, Nina, Barbara and Noddy the budgie!!!
    🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺❤️❤️❤️❤️😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks, hope you all have a great new year too! 🙂👍

  • @Georgesanderson1965
    @Georgesanderson1965 Год назад +3

    Chapeau for your patience, Mick as always. You keep it calm, I admire you for that. Happy new year from the Netherlands!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks and happy new year to you too!

  • @terrym1065
    @terrym1065 Год назад +1

    Months later and it's a Happy New Year! Fixed...Yes! Nice job sir, well done. Enjoy!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks 👍Happy new year to you too!

  • @mattsmalley5780
    @mattsmalley5780 Год назад +3

    Amazing work on the diagnostics as always Mick. Great fix. Love watching your thought process how you work through the board. Happy new year to yourself and family

  • @ralphj4012
    @ralphj4012 Год назад +1

    Well done. Hopefully, an ecstatic customer, especially as they had got married and had five kids in the interim, ho, ho. Happy New Year to you.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      😂😂😂Thanks Ralph. Happy new year to you too 🙂

  • @mikecass8306
    @mikecass8306 Год назад +2

    Well done Mick and a happy new year 😀

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks Mike. Happy new year to you too!

  • @mattc3385
    @mattc3385 Год назад +1

    Nice troubleshoot, patience, and repair. Happy New Year!

  • @maicod
    @maicod Год назад +1

    congratulations with the success after all. it's the fun of repairing as buying the ICs and the repair time cost more than a new one. My heatplate for frying pieces of meat on the table went into its box in working condition and when I wanted to use it on Christmas it didn't work (no flash or noise or breaker tripped, just nothing). I measured the heating coil and it has a resistance of 35 Ohm so it's not broken somewhere. In the side of the pan there's a small power box with a dial for the temperature that you can pull out. It has a thick metal pin connected to the bimetallic strip in the powerbox and the other end sticking deep into the pan so it can measure the temperature. I opened it up. The bimetallic strip works fine and connects and disconnects when I turn the dial from it's lowest position to a higher setting. I also measured if the positive prong of the Euro Plug conducts through to the positive out and it does when the bimetallic strip is pressing to the contact. There's a small incandescent lamp and does not light, could it be used as a fuse ? (it seems to be in parallel though) . I now suspect there's a fuse inside the heatshrink sleeving over the neutral wire as there's no conductivity between the negative prong of the Euro plug and the female neutral socket going to the plate. I don't find it easy to cut the heatshrink off and also I'm not sure if what I see is thick enough to hold a fuse under the heat shrink. I'm contemplating on going to the local Repair Cafe (I'm in The Netherlands) but maybe you have an idea ? I can show pictures if you like.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      It may have a thermal fuse somewhere. The lamp in parallel with the thermostat is usually so it lights up when the device is at the correct temperature.

    • @maicod
      @maicod Год назад

      @@BuyitFixit yea I was thinking the same. I'm suspecting it's somewhere in the neutral lead as I don't get continuity from the plug's pole to the neutral out.

    • @309electronics5
      @309electronics5 Год назад +1

      ​@@maicodfun fact a friend of mine had the same problem and it was a thermal fuse that blew. Maybe yours is also blown.

    • @maicod
      @maicod Год назад

      @@309electronics5 Thanks for replying. yea I think it is but I'm trying to spot where it is though.

  • @3dsmaxrocks699
    @3dsmaxrocks699 Год назад +1

    Great work as usual
    Shame you lost the scope footage. Love seeing that part of repair work.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍yes, I thought I had copied it from the SD card, and because it was so long ago it got formatted when recording other things since.

  • @599miata
    @599miata Год назад +1

    That was a long one but very interesting none the less. Happy New Year.👍👍

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks and happy new year too!

  • @georgeholme612
    @georgeholme612 Год назад +1

    Good video happy new year to you

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks and happy new year to you too!

  • @lincolnbrown6824
    @lincolnbrown6824 Год назад +1

    Great video we are all learning new techniques here kindly tell us the source of the chips you obtained , happy new year all the best .

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍Happy new year too! I just ordered them on Aliexpress. It's quite good for chips, although I've had counterfeit chips in the past, and the shipping time sometimes is quite long.

  • @JackIT123
    @JackIT123 Год назад +2

    Nice! Did you replace the C5 capacitor with a new one or did you use the old one? At 12:40 it looks like the C5 is cracked, just wondering if that might have been the problem.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍I did replace C5. It measured OK, but I damaged one of the ends on it when I removed it. Have a great new year!

  • @guthi4475
    @guthi4475 Год назад +1

    can u show on your meter what setting and why fault finding...please
    new guy here

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Sorry about that, I did a 4 part tutorial on how to test different things with a meter on the channel last year, which may he helpful.

  • @eliasbourozrrrs8585
    @eliasbourozrrrs8585 Год назад

    Happy New Year,all the best,dear let me ask how can I hack the circuit so I can have 6 volts in the one of the usbs output?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      I doubt it, all of the regulation seems to be done internally within the IC. You can only set things like the current limiting with resistors. A solution might be to get an adjustable boost converter board from ebay which you could plug into the power bank and boost it up to the 6v or whatever you require 🙂

    • @eliasbourozrrrs8585
      @eliasbourozrrrs8585 Год назад

      @@BuyitFixit thank you dear for your answer,I have bought the upbooster from 5 to 6 volts but it gives the hell of the noise.Recently I have spot a power bank from Ali express that besides the 5 volts it has a regulated adjustable output for voltage and current.Then I realized that may be possible through some resistors in tha power intelligent chip.

  • @xtremeink
    @xtremeink Год назад +1

    Brill video 👍 what camera are you using to record your videos?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks👍. My main overhead camera is a Sony HDR-CX450 with a 3rd party wired remote. I used to use an old iPhone 6 on my earlier videos.

    • @xtremeink
      @xtremeink Год назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit yep just binge watched allmost all your videos now… ya very talented pal 👌 im looking to get into stuff like this got Most Gear but Zero IdeaZ lol thanks for the info on your camera 👍 look forward to your future videos.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍if you need any more info just ask 🙂

    • @xtremeink
      @xtremeink Год назад

      @@BuyitFixit bless you pal 👍

  • @pincus321
    @pincus321 7 месяцев назад

    I just repaired a similar solar powered battery the same chip failed, I think users overload the chip at near battery flat causes the chip to fail.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  7 месяцев назад

      Interesting, Thanks for commenting 👍

  • @jasonputtock4428
    @jasonputtock4428 Год назад +1

    Question, to the end of the video. This UV light. That is for epoxy stuff right.? What is the best way to get RID of this epoxy stuff from the motherboard. I have an old smart phone and they used epoxy on the SMD switch which i had to replace. Get this stuff off is a nightmare. I ended up filing down the epoxy. Cant go to far as there is a resistor or cap under it.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Yes the UV light can be used for epoxy but I got it to cure solder mask. Have you tried heating the epoxy with a rework station then picking it away? I've had some success doing that but it depends on the epoxy.

    • @jasonputtock4428
      @jasonputtock4428 Год назад

      I cant use heat again this is where the switch was. I had to heat the switch apart to get it off the board and the resin remained solid. ughhh.@@BuyitFixit

  • @mrv4757
    @mrv4757 Год назад

    Hi. I wonder why did you go with 509T and the hassle of adjusting the pcb. You had both 509 and 509T ICs on hand so probably some advantages of 509T over 509? Thanks for the video and happy New Year!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      I order a 509 but the seller sent the wrong chip. They sent the 509T I didn't realise there was a difference. When I noticed it was different I first thought about adjusting the original circuit as I would have to wait another month to order the new part so I did attempt that, but the realised it was more of a pain than waiting another month for the new chip. The video is split over 3 months, so I didn't have both chips to hand at the time. Hope that clarifies it🙂 Happy new year to you too 👍

  • @gordonemery6949
    @gordonemery6949 Год назад +1

    Does any know where those little screws go😅

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      I'm sure they evaporate... or it could be aliens!😂😂😂

    • @gordonemery6949
      @gordonemery6949 Год назад

      @@BuyitFixit walk around barefoot you'll find them 🤐👍

  • @jasonputtock4428
    @jasonputtock4428 Год назад

    I really really wished you would mention what ohms through each resistor. Resistor 010 and so on. I get the 0 version should be max 0.7ohms according to your Mmeter. I am still learning and it is somewhat hard to follow when i have no values to work with. Other than that friend this is great stuff.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback. I did a video tutorial on resistors about a year ago, and how to read them perhaps that may help.

    • @jasonputtock4428
      @jasonputtock4428 Год назад +1

      That would help thank you.@@BuyitFixit

  • @Lightrunner.
    @Lightrunner. Год назад +1

    You lost 2 times your footage😱😱? Nooooooo..
    It smells like a conspirancy 😳😳.
    Ohh man, yes the letters at the parts are cursed🧟‍♀️🧟‍♀️
    Good work and repair 👍👍👍
    Have a good time and Happy NEW Year i wish @all.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks, yes because it was over a couple of months I formatted the camera card as I thought I had all of the footage. That's the problem when using multiple cameras and especially over a couple of month. Hope that you have a great new year too!👍

  • @guthi4475
    @guthi4475 Год назад +1

    trying to learn fault finding

  • @tubeDude48
    @tubeDude48 Год назад +1

    At the end of that video, that black wire should have been run down the side of the battery, not on top. Small detail I know.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Yes, I did notice that too after watching it back. It's hard to remember how things went after a couple of months 😂😂😂

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      @@Kevin-mp5of Or look back on the video, as that's recording a lot more than a picture on your phone 🙂

    • @tubeDude48
      @tubeDude48 Год назад

      @@Kevin-mp5of -- That's a given. Dah!

  • @cryxli
    @cryxli Месяц назад +1

    No tea for you. 😁

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Месяц назад

      That's ok, never liked tea, but I do like a coffee 😂😂😂

  • @jonnyduncan7056
    @jonnyduncan7056 Год назад +1

    Good spot by you on the wrong Chips sent to you..

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Yes, annoying as it might be, it did make the video slightly more interesting 🙂

  • @kennybacchus1488
    @kennybacchus1488 Год назад +1

    Faulty. Carts. Power. Bank. Can. l. Fix. It.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      @Kevin-mp5of It's an AI mate, it analyses video titles apparently 😂😂

  • @thejackaroo4WDcampingchannel
    @thejackaroo4WDcampingchannel 11 месяцев назад +1

    You need to refrain from doing that British disease of calling zeros an O. O is a letter and zero or nought is a number...

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад

      I didn't realise that I had.

  • @kaliabisoyi3089
    @kaliabisoyi3089 11 месяцев назад

    Sr ip5209ic shopping

  • @mustafakaragol9530
    @mustafakaragol9530 Год назад +1