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Ctek clone battery charger button replacement?
I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi
/ Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? Cheers, T i m |
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T i m wrote:
I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi / Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? Cheers, T i m This is what I bought. Worked perfectly since. (6x6mm) That is, 6mm square, 6 mm length. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Tim+ wrote:
T i m wrote: I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi / Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? Cheers, T i m This is what I bought. Worked perfectly since. (6x6mm) That is, 6mm square, 6 mm length. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Oops. Forget the 6mm length. Just check what the old one is. My order doesnt actually list the length that I bought. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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Ctek clone battery charger button replacement?
On 8 Jul 2020 07:01:46 GMT, Tim+ wrote:
snip https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Oops. Forget the 6mm length. Just check what the old one is. So I would have to wait to get the charger in my hands before ordering. My order doesn’t actually list the length that I bought. Yeah, that is frustrating but I can normally find reference to it somewhere, either in the buying history or confirmation emails. I guess if it's just rubber, you could get the longer one and trim to size? Cheers, T i m |
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Tim+ Wrote in message:
T i m wrote: I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi / Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? Cheers, T i m This is what I bought. Worked perfectly since. (6x6mm) That is, 6mm square, 6 mm length. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Tim There doesn't appear to be a 6mm option? -- Jimk ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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Jimk wrote:
Tim+ Wrote in message: T i m wrote: I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi / Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? Cheers, T i m This is what I bought. Worked perfectly since. (6x6mm) That is, 6mm square, 6 mm length. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Tim There doesn't appear to be a 6mm option? See my other post. I was mistaken about the length. Its not listed in my order email. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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On 8 Jul 2020 05:58:18 GMT, Tim+ wrote:
T i m wrote: I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi / Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? This is what I bought. Worked perfectly since. (6x6mm) That is, 6mm square, 6 mm length. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Thanks for that. So was your original switch through hole? Cheers, T i m |
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T i m wrote:
On 8 Jul 2020 05:58:18 GMT, Tim+ wrote: T i m wrote: I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi / Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? This is what I bought. Worked perfectly since. (6x6mm) That is, 6mm square, 6 mm length. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Thanks for that. So was your original switch through hole? Yes (if youre referring to its PCB fixing). Easy to replace. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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On 8 Jul 2020 09:18:42 GMT, Tim+ wrote:
snip https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Thanks for that. So was your original switch through hole? Yes (if you’re referring to its PCB fixing). Yes, I was, as I saw a repair video that looked like it had a surface mounted switch. Easy to replace. Cool, nothing more rewarding than an excuse to use the powered desoldering station: ;-) https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00...lug/dp/SD01384 OK, for many many years I used the mechanical sucker type and / or braid but the mechanical pump is much more gentle on the PCB and something that I wish I'd got sooner (although I got mine s/h / not working and fixed it). ;-) Cheers, T i m |
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T i m wrote:
On 8 Jul 2020 09:18:42 GMT, Tim+ wrote: snip https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591 Thanks for that. So was your original switch through hole? Yes (if youÂ’re referring to its PCB fixing). Yes, I was, as I saw a repair video that looked like it had a surface mounted switch. Easy to replace. Cool, nothing more rewarding than an excuse to use the powered desoldering station: ;-) https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00...lug/dp/SD01384 OK, for many many years I used the mechanical sucker type and / or braid but the mechanical pump is much more gentle on the PCB and something that I wish I'd got sooner (although I got mine s/h / not working and fixed it). ;-) I used braid dipped in flux. That seems to improve its performance. Agree about suckers. Never had much joy with them. Tim -- Please don't feed the trolls |
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T i m wrote: Easy to replace. Cool, nothing more rewarding than an excuse to use the powered desoldering station: ;-) https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00...lug/dp/SD01384 OK, for many many years I used the mechanical sucker type and / or braid but the mechanical pump is much more gentle on the PCB and something that I wish I'd got sooner (although I got mine s/h / not working and fixed it). ;-) Generally with a component you know is scrap, it can make sense to snip it off using decent sharp cutters. Then remove the leg remains one by one. For through hole, obviously. -- *Never test the depth of the water with both feet.* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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T i m wrote: I was talking to a mate tonight and he mentioned he had an older Aldi / Ctek clone type charger where the button had stopped working (so he couldn't even put in into 12V mode). ;-( Is it very likely it's just a small pushbutton SM switch (I seem to remember reading here people had replaced said on theirs ... Dave P?) and are they typically the same thing (size / spec) across most models? eg, If I get one (10) on order, what should it be or should I wait till I get it and order from there? I have a fair few bits of old kit that has the little square momentary switches that the switches would be unused (or never carried any real current) that I could probably desolder if it wasn't that critical? I'm assuming a single pole, push to make / momentary? Cheers, T i m I found a selection box of tactile switches on Ebay and bought a couple of them. They had a suitable one for the Lidl charger. Think I had to trim the push button down a bit - it's plastic so easy to cut. They're all 4 contact. Didn't check to see what it actually was, as it worked. ;-) -- *Hang in there, retirement is only thirty years away! * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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