replying to Theo Markettos , Umbertho C wrote:
theom+news wrote:

I have a Yamaha X07G battery charger with an obscure connector that I'm
trying to source more of. It has 4 pins (2 battery, 2 thermistor) in a
plug
about an inch across.
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~t...s/DSC_0002.JPG
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~t...s/DSC_0003.JPG
There's a symbol on the plug which looks like a T with an extra
horizontal bar sticking to the left halfway up:
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I'm completely at a loss to work out who the manufacturer might be or what
this type of plug is called. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Theo


Theo,

Rather late and not exactly an answer to the question, but might still be
helpful (for others):
Found out that the cable between charger and battery was internally broken
so the battery could not be charged anymore.
Problem was IN the connector so I had to open it.
You have to strip back the insulating plastic cover that goes over the
actual connector piece . Eventually make an incision to make room.
The connector, 2 parts, is glued together over the edges. You can take it
apart with a sharp knife.
Internally it has some latches on the front (contacts side) and back end
(cable inlet) I used some brute force which the connector withstand.
Looks like there are also some guidance pins or latches in the middle
edges, but these became broken apparently.

After disconnecting and shortening the cable by removing the section with
the broken strain(s) and re-soldering it, I tested the charger.
[I also took that one apart because the cable was broken on that side
too... harsh user who probably pulled out the connector by the cable and
rolled up the cable to tight to the charger body. Can't explain why the
cable was broken this way on both ends... ]
Fortunately the charger showed no problem. After testing, I put the
connector together again. Eventually by adding some glue on the same edges
as where I broke it open.

Problem solved.

You have a real problem when the connector is damaged/broken. There is no
other way it seems then trying to fetch an old charger or atleats the
charger-battery cable part incl. the connector. Searched around without
any success.
A complete new/refurbed charger would cost you ~ ‚¬80 - ‚¬100 it looks
like. Pretty much for an VERY old type of charger for legacy NiCd
batteries...

Hope this helps! U.C.


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