Zach R Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Has anyone had any luck opening an np-l7s battery without cracking/bending or tearing apart the plastic casing? I have one that works fine but has something rattling around inside so I want to get in there. I know there’s the 4 screws but is the plastic bonded together as well? If you’ve had luck - what was your method? If this has been discussed before I couldn’t find any answers. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zach R Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 That seems to be the only video I can find regarding this topic (I originally found it on this forum). While this was helpful for some things, unfortunately, that person is pretty much destroying the casing and then just glueing it all back together. I'm hoping there's a way to open the casing that doesn't involve breaking it apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Yes not really designed to be rebuilt. Although you can take it apart carefully without destroying it, you'd have to glue it back together. Not really practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach R Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 In taking it apart, are there tabs that need to be undone or is it two pieces that slide together and are just held by the adhesive? I dont mind having to glue it together. My question is if “you can take it apart carefully without destroying it” - what is the best method to do so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Unscrew and very gently pry apart. Getting started is the hardest part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach R Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Glen Deakin said: Unscrew and very gently pry apart. Getting started is the hardest part. Glen have you done this before? Did you do anything to soften the adhesive? i have electronic prying tools but the adhesive seems to stop them from getting in and to do their job - or being able to slide through the seams at all. I imagine it’s actually plastic bonding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Patterson Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Pictures!!!!! @efksound Great vid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach R Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 I agree that txsound video is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 I did open one up to make an external power battery. Yes i was able to open it up by being careful I think I used a flat putty knife to get into it. Unscrew first then go at it slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach R Posted May 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 That sounds like an excellent project. That would be incredibly useful. Did the external mod work out well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 It did yes. Sadly I don't use that Setup anymore really and have moved to a more smaller Setup for traveling. It was so I can have backup power when running the. 788 with 8 wireless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al mcguire Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Or have them rebuilt by folks that do this everyday http://www.ritterbattery.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Have you used them, Al? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach R Posted May 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Yep - spoke to them already. I’m not looking to recell any batteries at this time. While they were happy to recell any batteries I have, they wouldn’t give out any ‘trade secrets.’ I have seen work they’ve done recelling Anton Bauer batteries and they do a great job. Just not what I’m looking for. Through trial and error I think I found my answers. For anyone interested in my findings: •There are 4 screws in the corners at the top and bottom under the label. • there is an adhesive/bonding throughout the entire seam of the caseing. If you don’t easily find a starting point in the seam you will damage the caseing. And even If you do get a starting point - the other side will be very difficult to get off without damaging. • if you can’t get through the adhesive you will most likely damage the caseing. Cheers Ps. For some reason phone formatting is making part of this post bold/large. That’s not intential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just buy an Inspired energy battery for close to that pricetag and you get smarter, lighter, better 100Wh battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al mcguire Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 >Have you used them, Al?< I have not but several people I work with have, and rave about the service, quality and quick turn around Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpro Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I have used Ritter for a number of years. First rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Murphy Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I've had two IDX NP-L7s batteries recently re-celled by Ritter. Great quality and service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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