Faulty Anker PowerCore 20000mAh Power Bank | Can I Fix it?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • In this video we're going to be taking a look at a Faulty Anker PowerCore 20000mAh Power Bank. I purchased it from eBay for spares or repair, and it was listed as not charging, but the output still works.
    Caution should be taking when working with lithium cells due to the potential fire hazard.
    I'm not an expert, but I do enjoy trying to fix things.
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Комментарии • 283

  • @maicod
    @maicod Год назад +40

    I dislike all those manufacturers making opening their product for repair a destructive operation :(

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +6

      Agree, it definitely seems like they don't want people in there.

    • @pslinares
      @pslinares Год назад +2

      ​@@BuyitFixit I agree too. They don't like people or repairmen in there. A couple of screws don't hurt anyone.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +3

      But think of the extra cost...😂😂😂

    • @maicod
      @maicod Год назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit NO screws look SO ugly :D

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Rubber bungs / caps 🙂

  • @waynio67
    @waynio67 Год назад +1

    Keep waiting for you to say ‘ one moment please’ 😂😂

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      😂😂😂Guess you watch Big Clive too 🙂

  • @Fifury161
    @Fifury161 Год назад +1

    14:48 - I guess that IC is used for the USB charging negotiation, otherwise you would only see 5v @ 500mA

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      I had thought that, but the other power bank chip supports PD1 PD2 Lightning, and fast charging too. There's a few schematic in that PDF showing different configurations.

  • @Gengh13
    @Gengh13 Год назад +1

    Looks like it wasn't soldered properly, the inductor being the highest thermal mass component with wide tracks I would guess that the reflow profile wasn't adjusted properly for that part. With a good rework and the extra help of leaded solder it shouldn't come out again.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Yes, I had been thinking was it the use of non leaded solder, as I think it's more brittle than leaded. I had a similar thing in the last video with the induction cooker.

  • @MahmoudNasser248
    @MahmoudNasser248 Год назад

    What is the model of this tester ?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      I'm not sure of the model, I bought it from AliExpress this is the one I bought here: www.aliexpress.com/item/32854809579.html

  • @Snooooozel
    @Snooooozel Месяц назад +1

    They should be in jail for such a terrible design which prevents repairs. 😢

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Месяц назад +1

      Still not as bad as the Starlink router 😂😂😂

  • @alex13902
    @alex13902 Год назад +15

    I went through 3 of those exact powerbank all with precisely the issue you had.
    I found that if they are left discharged for any great length of time, they s**t themselves and die, then subsequently refuse to take a charge.
    Good job on fixing it!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +3

      Thanks Alex, interesting that it seems a common problem 👍

    • @MrCowH
      @MrCowH 9 месяцев назад +1

      I just got a brand new one and it wouldnt charge at all lol
      already got my refund and bought a new one from different brand tho

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  9 месяцев назад

      @@MrCowH Sounds like this might be a fairly common issue.

    • @mihaidamian3763
      @mihaidamian3763 Месяц назад +2

      Same here. Bought it for my infrequent charging needs. Used it maybe twice, now it's dead.

  • @xzytqweo3538
    @xzytqweo3538 Год назад +16

    Thank you for making and sharing this video. Now we know what it takes and does when you open the case and that sometimes is the biggest problem for most electronic devices today. Just depends on the manufacturer...and most are the "use and then throw away and skip the repair ability"...cuts into their profits.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +5

      Thanks 🙂Yes agree, it's sometimes harder to work out how to get into something than actually repair it.

    • @Chris-yy7qc
      @Chris-yy7qc Год назад

      Its not just because youre not supposed to repair them. Its also about the looks. Customers dont want devices with visible screws or visible screw covers.

  • @zyghom
    @zyghom Год назад +6

    and all broken Anker power banks on ebay went up by 50% ;-)

  • @mikepanchaud1
    @mikepanchaud1 Год назад +3

    So what is the purpose of the white goo? Maybe to stop it rattling when it falls off :)

  • @colinmalcolm1211
    @colinmalcolm1211 Год назад +5

    I think the micro controller handles the differnt voltages and current for which ever device you a using. Examle fast charge for phone's etc. I also think it also controls the trickle charge for a completely dead battery then changes it to normal, then stops it.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Could well be. Thanks for that 👍

    • @maicod
      @maicod Год назад

      oh right QC 3.0 then as it has a Type-A plug on the charger side and still is able to handshake for 9V (PD only works over USB-C to C if i'm right)

  • @erg0centric
    @erg0centric Год назад +2

    My theory
    Assembler was told to ppt silicone on both sides but was lazy.
    Silicone shrinks while curing and stresses solder joints instead of supporting them.
    Amazon driver throws package at front porch, lazy.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Very plausible, could well be the case 👍

  • @chuckbenedict7235
    @chuckbenedict7235 Год назад +6

    I call this MFD...manufactured for disposal. Clear that this was made to be thrown away. Also clear designers knew drops would cause damage to inductor...thus the goo, instead of a different design that would actually prevent inductor from breaking away. Thanks for showing they can be fixed. And in particular...how the case is held together.

  • @SlartiMarvinbartfast
    @SlartiMarvinbartfast Год назад +3

    Don't you just love those simple fixes? 🙂 Nice repair.
    Removing the annoying lid of the casing was the worst part for you - yet another example of a company that doesn't want (or can't be bothered) to make their products repairable and instead most faulty units end up as landfill. All countries need to pass and and rigorously enforce laws to ensure that all electronics and other devices (mechanical and otherwise) are repairable for those with the right skills, but of course it'll never happen because too many governments and politicians are in the back pockets of the large corporations as well as indulging in the usual political and trade machinations with China, etc.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks 🙂 yes not very serviceable was it...

    • @williamharris8367
      @williamharris8367 Год назад

      Even with such Legislation, the _vast_ majority of consumers lack the skills, tools, and motivation to repair things themselves.
      Repair is only a viable option when the cost is significantly less than replacement, and no professional can work in such an environment.
      A co-worker was recently in a major car accident. His vehicle suffered massive damage, including a bent frame, to the point that repairs would cost more than the value of the vehicle. He has the "right" to repair it, but it makes no economic sense to do so.

  • @alunjones4427
    @alunjones4427 Год назад +6

    Excellent video. I've always found Anker products very well engineered especially their high quality charging Leads & power banks. The leads are Much better than the cheap ones provided with most phones.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks Alun, interesting to know if I need a replacement lead 👍

  • @caramba10
    @caramba10 Год назад +7

    This was extremely useful, I have one of these that failed but couldn't figure out how to get it apart, I'd assumed the lid was glued in place so might give it another go. I should add it failed not long after buying it and Anker support sent me a free replacement and didn't require the old unit returning which I thought was pretty good customer service.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍or perhaps they know it's a problem and happens often?

  • @ocdtechtalk
    @ocdtechtalk 2 дня назад +1

    What is the milky goo?
    Years ago when i used to fix VCRs Panasonic used to out a conductive goo on the power supply area. After it dried out and got hot (usually a couple of years) it would short out the piwer supply. Planned obsolescence.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  День назад

      I'm not sure, I think it's silicone stuff. I did come across some conductive glue on the JVC HiFi with valves in it that I looked at in a video a while back 👍

  • @fu1r4
    @fu1r4 Год назад +2

    9:12 It is obvious that the manufacturer knows about this problem or else they haven't put that goo there.
    Unfortunately you are doing the same mistake. By putting solder on both sides it will add stress to the solder tracks and the solder.
    Add solder to one side, solder it and then add solder to the other side when the component lies flat against the surface.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Although one slight difference is I'm using leaded solder which seems to be less brittle than the unleaded.

  • @bernardperaldi7488
    @bernardperaldi7488 Год назад +2

    Hi, if you want read chinese or other language you can use google lens .

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks 👍a few other people suggested that too 🙂

  • @flyboy5736
    @flyboy5736 Год назад +2

    Thanks, nice fix.
    Just use Google translate to read the Chinese data sheets.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks👍, yes a few people have mentioned. I had totally forgotten about that 😂😂

  • @jasejj
    @jasejj Год назад +2

    Chinese manufacturing at its very best.
    "Aspire to be adequate!"

  • @juriendekter5042
    @juriendekter5042 10 месяцев назад +1

    All the time you were poking with metal tools inside I cringed 😂 spudger next time 🙏

  • @RuneInternational
    @RuneInternational Год назад +3

    Lead free solder is to blame for so many items ending as eWaste

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +2

      I had been thinking the exact same thing. Seems.a similar issue to then induction cooker I recently did a video on too.

  • @plasmaDave
    @plasmaDave Год назад +3

    Google lens on your phone does a pretty good job with chinese translation. Some good strung suction cups or pullers stuck on with VHB will get you in that type of case but you need to know its that type of case to begin with, maybe next time 😊

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Some good suggestions there mate. Thanks for that 👍🙂

  • @kingpest13
    @kingpest13 13 дней назад +1

    Man, i have three of those and they all have the same problem. They won't charge up. Of course I don't have the receipts so thats $120 that I'm out. The first one lasted a few months, the second a few weeks and the third one only lasted a few days. Frustrating.
    I wrote anker and they asked for my receipt. Dammit, ive been a loyal customer but with these and the cords not lasting as long i may have to find a new supplier.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  12 дней назад

      That sucks. Sorry to hear about your experience 😢

  • @alexwhelan1
    @alexwhelan1 4 месяца назад +1

    As someone who has seen the inside of a fair few powerbanks, what one would you recommend? Got the same issue, Anker 26800PD stopped taking charge, seems to be faulty usbc port

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  4 месяца назад

      Hi Alex, I'm not too sure on that one. I've seen inside a few but they are all pretty much just a battery with a control board. You could always make your own (which would be more serviceable) as you can buy power bank boards on Aliexpress for around £2 or so. www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005649223878.html then hook up some 18650's in parallel (you can get 18650 holders too)

  • @specialservicesequipment393
    @specialservicesequipment393 Год назад +4

    I've run those data sheets through GOOGLE TRANSLATE on my phone using the camera to get a rough idea

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +3

      I did try copy and paste some bits here and there into Google translate to get a rough idea too 🙂👍

    • @Amazon-td7cj
      @Amazon-td7cj Год назад +3

      Google lens on your phone will work fine with all the info, that's what I use

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 🙂👍

  • @Roobotics
    @Roobotics Год назад +2

    Very likely poor soldering flow due to the large thermal mass of the inductor, if they never dialed this in or tested for it with vibration/shock, it means they might all suffer from a very weak and 'dry' solder joint in this area. I've reflowed many components, and inductors like this with high weight density, definitely take some work to do right, more-so than many other components.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +2

      Yes, sounds very likely, also I think unleaded soldering is a lot more brittle than leaded. Thanks for commenting 👍

  • @Audit-The-Auditors-UK
    @Audit-The-Auditors-UK 18 дней назад +1

    One micro controller is for the charging controller and the other handles the usb c handshakes.

  • @AndrewCalhoun
    @AndrewCalhoun 7 месяцев назад +1

    There is a PowerCore 20000 and a PowerCore 20000 PD. Perhaps the PD version has an extra microcontroller it uses to communicate with devices to negotiate how much power it sends? Even if this is not the PD version, it could still have the extra microcontroller inside but just not enabled or something.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  7 месяцев назад

      I can't remember if this one had PD, but I've recently repaired a Belkin one that has PD and wireless charging. Video soon 👍

  • @murkywaters7185
    @murkywaters7185 7 месяцев назад +3

    I used a heat gun to soften the deformed plastic edges and then passed the screwdriver shaft over for smoothing. Moderate heat also helps to prise those double sided plastic clips open!
    They are a pain!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  7 месяцев назад

      Yes definitely a pain 😂😂Thanks for the tip 👍

  • @alextoppen
    @alextoppen Год назад +2

    Flashing single light on Anker means 0 battery.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks, yes I worked it out eventually 😂😂😂

  • @MrEwool
    @MrEwool Год назад +6

    Great little fix, always wondered what the reason for the white stuff was and now I know, fun and educational what more can you ask for 😊 you could always ask the missus to knit a little pouch for it 😁

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +3

      Thanks Morten, it already came with a little pouch 🙂

    • @tanjem
      @tanjem Год назад +1

      another lucky little device with loose ...components ...lucky fix this one ..!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +2

      I must have some Irish in me 😂Luck of the Irish as they say..

  • @inothome
    @inothome Год назад +3

    Nice easy fix, once you got in to it. What a pain to open up! I have replaced a few cells in power banks but never any luck on the electronics side when they fail. Never a lose inductor or connector. I think the one chip is the BMS for the cell and the MCU controls the PD levels of output. Since that one controller didn't have any data lines connected, just the positive and negative connections. So no way to interrogate a charge level without the data lines. But, that one schematic you showed could have just been one option too, not sure if other options.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks, yes there was other options on the main chip in the PDF and there was pins on the chip that match the rest of them on the USB C called CC1 CC2 DMC DPC but I didn't look into it too much with it being written in Chinese. A few people suggested Google lens so might have another look 👍

  • @j7ndominica051
    @j7ndominica051 Год назад +1

    How did toy clean up the silicone almost completely off camera? Is it ok that they foil hangs over the board loosely and maybe shorts something? EU lawmakers need to move faster to force such devices to be openable.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Just some IPA and a toothbrush seemed to remove the silicone nicely 🙂

  • @BritishBeachcomber
    @BritishBeachcomber Год назад +1

    Its not worth fixing. 20,000 mAh is almost certainly a fake spec for the size of the pack.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Depends, I just like a challenge 🙂

  • @britlion
    @britlion 11 месяцев назад +1

    I've got one I've been on and off trying to get open for a week or two now. Spent hours. All I've done is scratch up the plastic. I think it's Dremel time.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂😂👍

  • @akramdogha3778
    @akramdogha3778 Год назад +1

    this is the definition of "asshole design" i have bunch of these power banks i wanted to open them without leaving a mark so i can fix them and sell them, well guess they're not going to be fixed without those ugly marks...

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Unfortunately if they are the same as these they are a nightmare to get into, and I would say impossible without leaving a mark. Not sure if you could perhaps glue gun something to the whole top and pull upwards? Then release with IPA? Just a thought I had while typing this.

  • @Lightrunner.
    @Lightrunner. Год назад +4

    Its alive 😳🥳🙏🏽
    Nice repair vid.

  • @dvsr5296
    @dvsr5296 Год назад +2

    Great job! You might already know this but for translating chinese text especially from paper or items Google Lens is a good tool.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Yes, a couple of people mentioned it. I had totally forgotten about that, as normally copy and paste into Google translate. I'll have to remember that, and thanks for letting me know 🙂👍

  • @erg0centric
    @erg0centric Год назад +2

    Microcontroller handles microphone, recording, storage, and data transmission.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +2

      😂😂😂Spy power bank 👍

  • @kenacla287
    @kenacla287 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Where can I find the blue mat that he’s working on?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  6 месяцев назад

      If you check my last few videos, I've put links in the video description of most of the tools I use including the blue mat 👍

  • @johnwatson8820
    @johnwatson8820 2 месяца назад +1

    i believe there is nothing you cannot fix!!! 5* as usual.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  2 месяца назад

      😂😂😂Thanks 👍

  • @StanBenton
    @StanBenton Месяц назад +2

    Thanks for making this video, I just got my year old power bank working again because of you. One of the battery connections was bad on mine. It looks to be spot wielded from the factory. I repaired mine with an extremely questionable soldering job. Thanks again.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Месяц назад +1

      Well done 👍I'm glad you got it working again. It's one of the reasons why I make videos to help people try and repair their items 🙂

  • @ntvtexan5015
    @ntvtexan5015 11 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, nice fix ! I bought 6 or 7 of the 20,000-mAh Power Banks for USB lighting when the power goes out. I bought several 12" and 19" USB powered LED Under Cabinet lights, to pair up with each battery bank. Lots of light, and they go anywhere I need it, without toting about some huge "SOLAR Generator" just for a bit of light. Great video !!!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks 👍ingenious solution, and portable 👍

  • @stoicgreg
    @stoicgreg Год назад +5

    Impressive fix, years of use now.

  • @christophermarshall5765
    @christophermarshall5765 Год назад +1

    Nice fix. Bloody awkward things to open they are.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks and yes 😂😂😂 nightmare they are.

  • @wisher21uk
    @wisher21uk Год назад +5

    Brilliant fix Mick nicely done thanks mate 😊

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks Cucumber Man👍👍

  • @biohaz360
    @biohaz360 Год назад +2

    Had a power bank have the same problem.
    It rattled when I got it and it was an inductor just loose in the case, soldered it back on and it works fine.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Nice, sounds like a common issue then. This is only the 2nd power bank I've ever looked at.

  • @ShelbyStoddard
    @ShelbyStoddard 5 месяцев назад +1

    FJCS stop poking around with metal tools .

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah I know 😊I should get some plastic pointy things

  • @ArifKamaruzaman
    @ArifKamaruzaman Год назад +1

    Powerful suction cup could work. Theorically.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Yes, I did think that too, once I knew how it worked. Even perhaps hot gluing something to the top of the case and then use IPA to release it. I'll have to keep a look out for a decent suction cup 👍

  • @Mymatevince
    @Mymatevince Год назад +2

    Nicely done Mick, it is a shame they are so hard to get into. Perfect for testing 5v items in the future on your videos though 👍

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +3

      Thanks Vince 🙂Yes nightmare to get into. I'm pretty sure done on purpose. How did you get on with your ender 3? I bought a faulty ender 5 pro, was going to do a video on it but it had the old 8 bit board in it, so just ordered a 32 bit one so it would have been a fairly boring video I thought so didn't bother. Had a nightmare with firmware though, as the manufacturer's version is about 2 years out of date and printed backwards. Ended up having to compile my own from the latest Marlin. All working fine now though and busy printing cosplay stuff for my daughter 😂😂😂

    • @Mymatevince
      @Mymatevince Год назад +2

      @@BuyitFixit 😂 Well I still haven't even unboxed it!! I need to firstly find a place to put it (lack of room and also i need to think about noise) and I just seem to be so busy filming, editing. Also truth be told the RR car takes up a ridiculous amount of time, it all leaves very little time to learn this new skill.
      I'm sure when I start I won't look back, I just need an extra 4 hours a day and my life would be sorted. Have you found RUclips has taken over your life yet?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +2

      Funny you should say that. I seem to find it hard to even do 1 a week these days I've got about 3 or 4 items in various stages of diagnosis and repair and awaiting parts or trying to find datasheets, editing etc I know exactly what you mean. I need to try and get a few videos ahead as I'm usually finishing editing on the same day of releasing 😂😂😂 perhaps I just need to pull my finger out a bit 🤔🤷‍♂️

    • @Mymatevince
      @Mymatevince Год назад +2

      @@BuyitFixit😂 Glad it isn't just me then!!!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      I also forgot the searching for items in Ebay and replying to comments but you already know about all of that too 😂😂😂

  • @UserUser-ww2nj
    @UserUser-ww2nj Год назад +3

    Hope you put some hot snot around that inductor . Nice easy fix , their products have a good reputation but as you said it was probably dropped

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +2

      Plenty solder on it, and if it breaks again...I should be able to fix it (althoughit it was a bit of a **** to get into). Thanks for the suggestion👍

    • @UserUser-ww2nj
      @UserUser-ww2nj Год назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit most powerbanks are built not to be opened unfortunately, they could put a screw on lid with a gasket but it's probably down to ease of build and cost along with h@s .
      That place you mentioned before ( Brewery mine ) sounds interesting

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      @@UserUser-ww2nj Yes, brewery shaft. Theres a video on RUclips of the pelton turbine and machine house at the bottom. It's something stupid like 100 meters straight down...

    • @UserUser-ww2nj
      @UserUser-ww2nj Год назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit Pelton turbine is the one with the cups I think .I did briefly look into it and saw a video of a guy who abseiled down 80 meters. The going down is o.k but coming up dammed hard work 🤣
      🇺🇦🌻🌻🌻

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      I think they used to have a winch to take people up and down, but not sure if they do that anymore.

  • @The_Repairman_Workshop
    @The_Repairman_Workshop Год назад +3

    Great fix once again! have you ever tried using your hot air station to warm up the warped plastic with practice screwdriver method you used can get decent results.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Great idea, now why didn't I think of that 🤔👍

  • @Uch123456
    @Uch123456 7 месяцев назад +1

    Where is that you started in trying to find the data sheet for the charger. I'm looking for the data sheet for my anker a1260. The usb port-a output port broke and I am having no luck finding the 12mm female usb-a 4 pin 4 leg port that is used.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  7 месяцев назад

      You'll not find a datasheet for the actual charger, but you can usually find them for the chips and other components used inside.

    • @Uch123456
      @Uch123456 5 месяцев назад

      @@BuyitFixit Oh ok I see. I'm assuming that it was a proprietary usb A port that they used back when i purchased it in 2017 because all of the teardown videos that I've seen reappear to use a different port. I will continue my search to see if there is a suitable replacement that fit my purposes. Thank you

  • @nttasnim-7639
    @nttasnim-7639 6 месяцев назад +1

    I also face same problem 😥. How can i fix it 😢😢

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  6 месяцев назад

      I fixed this one, the biggest problem is getting it open!

  • @jundaaaaaaaaaa
    @jundaaaaaaaaaa Месяц назад

    I’ve got the same exact powerbank and it charges fine on 5v USB A, but does not charge on power delivery. Any ideas?

  • @Eugenetra7
    @Eugenetra7 9 месяцев назад +1

    And now they are making Anker PowerCore III Elite that is impossible to re pair at all. Just got mine from the service, they failed even to disassemble it. Everything is glued inside.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  9 месяцев назад

      That sucks! especially from a repairability and environmental point of view!

    • @FluffyCrimsonBirkenstocks
      @FluffyCrimsonBirkenstocks 6 месяцев назад

      I may have some suggestions. What went wrong with it?

  • @ronwade2206
    @ronwade2206 23 дня назад

    Not glued together, sealed with RF energy. Radio Frequency melts the plastic and so it's essentially one solid piece of plastic now.

  • @wanjockey
    @wanjockey Год назад +2

    F'ng hell, great catch

  • @mostwanted33986
    @mostwanted33986 Год назад +2

    5:10 well that sound 😅 I actually thought that the battery is about to explode

  • @truthtobehonest
    @truthtobehonest 11 месяцев назад +1

    Use the translate app one your phone for those schematics.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад

      Yes, a few people suggested google lens, I had completely forgotten about it. I have use it a couple of times since making the video 👍

  • @bootsowen
    @bootsowen Год назад +1

    I have found quite a few power banks in the student scavenging every June. I got an old Anker one this year that looks like it has 4 18650s in it. It's about that size. I got one like your Anker in the battery recycling bin an Aldi last week, similar battery had swelled, dislodging the solar panel that was on it. So I guess they threw it out. It's a neat little panel, though how long it would take to charge from the panel is anyone's guess.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Hey bootsowen 🙂 yeah I guess it would take quite a while to charge with a little solar panel.

  • @jamescoia543
    @jamescoia543 6 месяцев назад

    I have a Lidl branded Tronic TDP 10000, and is quite similar to this but would output fine, mine would not charge after a few cycles. May need to charge it externally to see if the cell is bad, bit think the charging regulator forgot how and at what rate.

  • @chrisbartlett6022
    @chrisbartlett6022 11 месяцев назад +1

    Yet another obvious :-) loose component

  • @wherami
    @wherami Год назад +1

    Heh I see others are seeing your hacking work now. Well done

  • @maryanne7tye
    @maryanne7tye 3 месяца назад

    I took my husbands apart and I didn’t quite have the same you had when I open his the right spot weld is undone and the taps more less free just pushed back I put it back down and it has lights flashing again but just continues to flash a single on coasionally I can get it to do 1-4 in repeat 1 2 3 4 and other tokens it just flashes 1 moving around the cord and plugging it up seems to sometimes get it to initate a charge and some times it doesn’t also The tab weather pressing on it or lifting it and pressing back down he also changed both to the same things

  • @pjmelect
    @pjmelect 11 месяцев назад +1

    Why is it that whenever I repair electronic equipment it is never a simple fix like this one, although opening the case seems normal.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад

      Don't worry I've had my fair tough ones too, a bit like the JVC a few videos back.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад

      Don't worry I've had my fair tough ones too, a bit like the JVC a few videos back.

  • @Wil-q2p
    @Wil-q2p 3 месяца назад

    Is that why you can't get there?Might have been rubber did It's possible that that red or blue was to hold it , but apparently a brook loose

  • @Wil-q2p
    @Wil-q2p 3 месяца назад

    So it's the microtroller for the charging of the battery from the phone charger going to the charge controller to monitor the batteries voltage.But apparently it fasts out and you gotta put the new one in.

  • @SmoosWorkshop
    @SmoosWorkshop Год назад +1

    What microscope do you have?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      I've got two. I did a video on the adonstar and the one I normally use a few videos back. My main one is a trinocular on a boom arm, with a 48mp camera which has hdmi and records to SD. The only problem I have with it is that even on minimum zoom and fitted with a .5x lens it's still a bit zoomed in too much for RUclips videos.

  • @naimhtubetube8572
    @naimhtubetube8572 Год назад +1

    the blinking of the LED means it is in tricklecharge mode...Had same problem, works now.
    Inductor is for stepping up voltage...(USB C, remember)

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Or for stepping down, remember it was charging a 3.7v cell from 9.19v on my USB meter.

  • @marcyd2007
    @marcyd2007 Год назад +2

    Another nice little fix Mick, well done. A nice little Power Bank is quite handy to have available. I use mine a lot for powering little electronics projects I'm working on like Arduino based stuff for example. They're great for testing before giving the project it's own proper power supply. The only downside is that sometimes they auto power off because I'm not drawing enough current, but still a handy thing to have on the work bench for sure.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks Marc, yes I'm sure it will come in handy 👍

  • @kumarsajal8400
    @kumarsajal8400 Год назад +1

    By the looks of the thickness of that battery cell, I highly doubt if this is a 20000mAh power bank. There are just two 5000mah cells there and so it's a 10000 mah. And don't mind, but buying a 10kmah for parts powerbank for $6 is foolish. Because those cells in there are generic chinese factory made that costs just under $5 new. Well if you have some environmental or any other reasons to repair it that's okay. Love your videos though. Great content as ever 👍👍

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Interesting, I might see if I can measure the capacity at some point, and thanks for your kind comment 👍

  • @kiphakes
    @kiphakes Год назад +2

    Ahh what a simple yet satisfying fix! Love it! :) Anker stuff is some of the best!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Thanks 👍I recognise the name from the MMV shout outs 🙂

    • @kiphakes
      @kiphakes Год назад +1

      @@BuyitFixit haha! Yes! It’s not a common name, hard to be incognito! Found you channel when I was researching a fix video of my own, been making my way through your back catalogue since! 👍🏼

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      @@kiphakes Thanks 👍🙂

  • @wailmaghazi854
    @wailmaghazi854 5 месяцев назад +1

    Honestly one of the best repair jobs i’ve seen especially with your explanation of the process in a detailed manner, i bought this same unit two weeks ago and i’m facing the same issue, i always wondered what would be the cause for it, already contacted anker support and hopefully they’ll send in a replacement, in case i get to keep the old unit, I’ll probably use your video for reference and repair it. Thanks mate.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your feedback👍 the hardest part is getting it open!

  • @maryanne7tye
    @maryanne7tye 3 месяца назад

    Also the wires are not attached on the front of the device anymore either

  • @mohamadzeinali8080
    @mohamadzeinali8080 5 месяцев назад

    سلام دوست عزیز بنده این پاورنک رو دارم مشکل این است که خود پاور بانک شارژ نمیشود مشکل از کجا میتواند باشد؟

  • @cajuncoinhunter
    @cajuncoinhunter Год назад

    Another easy fix , chaulk another one up on the white board as fixed ....... Wait I don't think you can use chaulk on a white board LOL...... Oh well it's fixed anyway ....... Take care Mon Ami ....

  • @ronwade2206
    @ronwade2206 4 месяца назад

    Bad solder joints, a few cold ones too. Cheap cheap etc

  • @Rockout52
    @Rockout52 Год назад +1

    Very interesting video, I have this exact same power bank I bought years ago on Amazon, when I plug it into a usb to charge the lights flash but it doesn't actually take any charge, I have to keep unplugging it and reconnecting it for ages, eventually it does start charging, I wonder if the same component solder is fractured and needs reflowing?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      It could be, or it might possibly be a bad connection on the USB C port or damaged USB C port. That's what I thought would be the issue with this one before I opened it.

  • @H2Dwoat
    @H2Dwoat 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi, interesting video 👍. Do you think the goo was purely for securing the inductor? There seemed to be similar/same goo around a capacitor as well. I suppose product testing may have found a propensity for those components to break free when the bank is dropped. I can’t imagine it would have been applied unless there was a known issue, companies don’t tend to go to additional expense unnecessarily. Is there a way to test the inductor before resoldering it to the board?
    Now you have opened it do you think you have a better method if you were to have to open another bank?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks 👍Yes I think the glue is purely for mechanical strength. I've seen similar on some other devices especially with larger components. I think it might be possible to hot glue a handle or something to the lid, or perhaps a suction cup and try to pull the lid off, but I'm not convinced.

  • @MooTaters
    @MooTaters 2 месяца назад

    Different model but similar case, just a bit chunkier(27k mAh). Also just stopped taking a charge one day, just heats up.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  2 месяца назад

      Heating up doesn't sound good at all...

  • @Wil-q2p
    @Wil-q2p 3 месяца назад

    Check that resistor there might be some registers out

  • @mikecass8306
    @mikecass8306 Год назад +3

    Great repair as always, thanks Mick 😀

  • @derekbevan7145
    @derekbevan7145 Год назад +1

    I have an Anker power bank that didn't work too well after a year and a bit, so I took it appart (same problem getting the case appart ) it has four round cells so I ordered four from a on line vape store, when dismantling the pack, one had not been connected so it was operating on three, it has lasted a lot longer since.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Nice 👍yes it would only have been running at 75% capacity with 3 cells.

  • @zs1dfr
    @zs1dfr Год назад +1

    I use a pocketknife blade to break into those things - the screwdriver leaves more jagged scars! But well done on the successful repair!

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks Dave, knowing my luck if I used a pocket knife the scars would be on my fingers 😂😂😂

  • @douhacomcastnet
    @douhacomcastnet Год назад +1

    Nice diagnosis and fix, Mick. It does look Ike it’s time to replace your tweezers though.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Thanks 👍Naa I'm sure they'll just bend back into place 😂😂😂

  • @TheRealAlpha2
    @TheRealAlpha2 8 месяцев назад +1

    My brother just recently gifted me one of these for emergencies. Part of me understands why they don't want people messing around inside of these. It's a lot of juice and if you puncture the pouch cell things could get nasty, at the same time I wish it wasn't intended to be so disposable, especially if it seems to have a known weakness in that part breaking.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  8 месяцев назад

      Both are good points 👍

  • @suryavanshib
    @suryavanshib Год назад +2

    Awesome ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

  • @Robertgbrown1978
    @Robertgbrown1978 5 месяцев назад

    You’re Getting A Bad Rating

  • @MikeMcAuliffe-g2f
    @MikeMcAuliffe-g2f 6 месяцев назад +1

    Little anecdote for you- I was futzing around with a similar unit. Got it open, and while poking around at its innards I managed to create a short. The unit started to smoke, so I jumped up, grabbed it, and took it out quickly and left it on the concrete patio. It then caught fire, and gave a good show like a firework. I wasn't going to hit it with water. So, a lesson well learned that time.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  6 месяцев назад

      Glad everything worked out ok for you. I usually try to see what state the cells are in first, fully charged are a lot more energetic.

  • @1bigsyd
    @1bigsyd Год назад +4

    All the tools you have and you scrape away the schmoo on a live board with metal tweezers

    • @MaxStax1
      @MaxStax1 Год назад +3

      He's definitely a wild-man, living on the edge. 😎

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +2

      Gotta make it interesting 😂😂😂😂

  • @ldiazmdiaz
    @ldiazmdiaz 4 месяца назад

    Did you secure the coil again?

  • @chevydb486
    @chevydb486 Год назад +1

    Great Fix! either way it will be in a case so no one will see the bent edges. I alway keep it with a short 20cm cable for travel

  • @lc6124
    @lc6124 Год назад +1

    May I ask where you typically purchase the items to repair from?

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад +1

      Just on Ebay, or occasionally my wife sees something on Facebook that she'd like that's also broken 🙂

  • @loronzosgorbonzo974
    @loronzosgorbonzo974 11 месяцев назад

    I bet this is the same issue I am having. Bought a brand new one that won't charge, but came fully charged and it worked fine until I went to charge it.

  • @positivefix
    @positivefix Год назад +1

    Anker make great power banks, they do take a while to charge fully though.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  Год назад

      Yes, it does seem fairly good quality, and it did take a fair time to charge👍

  • @devpashupati9168
    @devpashupati9168 9 месяцев назад

    I have mine the output in not working but I can still charge it but don't know how to fix it.

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  9 месяцев назад

      It could be the same fault as this one. You would need to get it apart first, which is a bit of a job.

  • @Robertgbrown1978
    @Robertgbrown1978 5 месяцев назад

    Man Get To The Point. 19 Minutes To Explain 🤦

    • @BuyitFixit
      @BuyitFixit  4 месяца назад

      Some people like to see the process from start to finish, some people complain that I shorten videos. I guess it's impossible to please everyone 🤷‍♂️