I was about to spend hours and hours unsuccessfully trying to pry the battery out and then saw this video. THANK YOU so much for making this. This is incredibly helpful and saved me so much time.
I just did this today with my Creo SL. I tried tapping down on my hand like you said. Didn't work. My wife tapped it twice on the computer mouse pad which was soft but sturdy sitting on the desk. Popped right out. I only had one wire to unplug. Mine is the first generation Creo I guess. There is a secondary plug but it wasn't connected to anything. Thanks for the video. It saved me a few dollars but I know how to do it again in about 2-3 years. Great video, Brian!
Hey that's awesome! I think the secondary plug is for the remote buttons you attach to your handlebars that change the mode (eco/sport/turbo). That's something extra you have to buy.
I agree with your method. That’s the only way I could get that battery out. I love everything about my Turbo Creo ( red like yours) except getting this battery changed.
Thanks Brian. After removing the TCU and breaking the ends from a few pairs of plastic tweezers it was certainly worth searching RUclips to find this. I just had to be a bit more forceful in beginning the extraction process for my Vado SL.
I was under the impression that you should hold the battery by the edges as making contact the way shown depletes some of the power. I dont know if this is true though i use latex gloves myself just in case .thanks for this video i am thinking of my next purchase and i am looking at Specialized as they seem good quality 👍
Ah…I have no idea about holding the battery. But I do know it lasted almost three years before I had to replace it. The Creo is a great bike; you won’t be disappointed. I’ve got a playlist with my thoughts and experiences on one if you’re interested.
What screw driver do you use for this? I tried with a Philips and had no luck - but I didn't want to force it. I have a late model Creo I with the updated TCU.
Thank you very much for the helpful tip 👍, I did it and feel a bit like a bicycle mechanic right now 😄
Awesome! I know the feeling 🙂
I was about to spend hours and hours unsuccessfully trying to pry the battery out and then saw this video. THANK YOU so much for making this. This is incredibly helpful and saved me so much time.
Awesome! Glad it helped!
Thank you for this video great information.
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching 😊
I just did this today with my Creo SL. I tried tapping down on my hand like you said. Didn't work. My wife tapped it twice on the computer mouse pad which was soft but sturdy sitting on the desk. Popped right out. I only had one wire to unplug. Mine is the first generation Creo I guess. There is a secondary plug but it wasn't connected to anything. Thanks for the video. It saved me a few dollars but I know how to do it again in about 2-3 years. Great video, Brian!
Hey that's awesome! I think the secondary plug is for the remote buttons you attach to your handlebars that change the mode (eco/sport/turbo). That's something extra you have to buy.
This is why RUclips exists. Saved me all that faffing around with tweezers. Thanks!
@@KeithPollard glad it helped!
Thanks Brian, hugely helpful! Was just about to resort to brute force but your video saved me! Nice one
Very cool. Thanks for watching!
Thank You ! I didn't even disconnect the tcu but was able to tap the battery out
@@andrewrasmussen Great! Glad it helped!
This was extremely helpful! Thank you so much for making this available. ❤
Thanks for watching!
I agree with your method. That’s the only way I could get that battery out. I love everything about my Turbo Creo ( red like yours) except getting this battery changed.
Totally agree! I don't know why they made it so difficult, other than to get you to go to a dealer to pay for the service.
Wow, saw a lot of people struggle with this on the EBR forums including buy tweezers, etc. How simple. Thanks for the video.
@@albertkline1731 thanks for watching!
Thanks Brian. After removing the TCU and breaking the ends from a few pairs of plastic tweezers it was certainly worth searching RUclips to find this. I just had to be a bit more forceful in beginning the extraction process for my Vado SL.
Glad it helped. I did the same as you at first; I tried to use tweezers and toothpicks and finally found my answer on reddit. 🙂
Perfect timing , mine just went out 😊 thanks , im always out filming on mine
Thanks for watching!
Ditto
Just happened to me this week - so happy that I found this - gives me confidence to fix it myself
Yes! This! Open the screw, pull the unit out, disconnect the two plugs, tap the unit on a hand or hard surface, and the battery drops out. Seconds.
Yep! Super easy. No need to dig it out with tools.
Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped.
I was under the impression that you should hold the battery by the edges as making contact the way shown depletes some of the power. I dont know if this is true though i use latex gloves myself just in case .thanks for this video i am thinking of my next purchase and i am looking at Specialized as they seem good quality 👍
Ah…I have no idea about holding the battery. But I do know it lasted almost three years before I had to replace it. The Creo is a great bike; you won’t be disappointed. I’ve got a playlist with my thoughts and experiences on one if you’re interested.
@@BrianRouse I would be interested as I'm looking for a reliable ebike which has to last me until I can't ride anymore as I am 66 and feel it👍
Exactly what I needed, thank you!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Thx mate! 👍
Happy to help!
What screw driver do you use for this? I tried with a Philips and had no luck - but I didn't want to force it. I have a late model Creo I with the updated TCU.
I used a Torx screwdriver, specifically T10x50mm.
Thanks so much - very helpful!
Thank you for this video!
Thanks for watching!
Top tip, thanks Bryan
Can I use other battery brands?
@@PyrotechnicePitești Yes, any brand will work as long as it’s the same size.
Thanks great video.
Thanks for watching!
What battery number?
Never mind, I saw at the beginning.
great tip! mine wasn't powering on so I replaced the battery, but it still won't power on :( Charging shows that the bike is fully charged though
Ugh…that sounds like a bike shop visit is in your future. :-/
Nice
Thank you!!