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Repair CodeBug battery holder easy?

jkutzsch
jkutzsch over 9 years ago

Anyone had any issues with the battery holder on the back pulling away while having a battery in it?

 

We have been using the CodeBug for a bit now powered by USB and due to a Maker Faire this weekend went out and bought batteries to make it easy to show off.  When my son handed it over to another young potential Maker it was accidently dropped onto the carpet in the store and the battery holder popped off on one side. 

 

Should this be an easy repair via soldering?  Should I do both sides just to be sure?

 

Thanks!

 

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 9 years ago in reply to jkutzsch +4
    To me it seems that the holder never adhered to the solder. I'd apply some heat to the side that is still stuck. Flip it over and then remove any residue with a file/sandpaper, and apply solder to it.…
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    mcb1 over 9 years ago +2 verified
    You might want to look carefully at what has happened. If the holder has pulled away from the solder, then it's likely it hasn't soldered properly, and needs cleaning and then tinning. I'd do both sides…
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    jkutzsch over 9 years ago in reply to mcb1 +1
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    0 mcb1 over 9 years ago

    You might want to look carefully at what has happened.

    If the holder has pulled away from the solder, then it's likely it hasn't soldered properly, and needs cleaning and then tinning.

     

    I'd do both sides while you are there.

    You've got little (well 12 pounds) to lose if it doesn't work.

     

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    0 jkutzsch over 9 years ago in reply to mcb1

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    0 mcb1 over 9 years ago in reply to jkutzsch

    To me it seems that the holder never adhered to the solder.

     

    I'd apply some heat to the side that is still stuck.

    Flip it over and then remove any residue with a file/sandpaper, and apply solder to it.

     

    Once you've added some solder

    place on the board and apply heat with a little pressure and it should be repaired.

     

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