Wattflyer RC Network: RC Universe :: RCU Magazine :: RCU Forums :: RCU Classifieds :: RCU User Reviews :: RCU YouTube
Home Who's Online Calendar Today's Posts RealTime Post Spy Mark Forums Read
Go Back   WattFlyer RC Electric Flight Forums - Discuss radio control eflight > R/C Electric Power - Batteries, Chargers, ESCs and More > Batteries & Chargers
Register Members List Wattflyer Extras Articles Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Social Groups

Batteries & Chargers Discuss Li-P, Li-Ion, NiMh, Nicad battery technology and the chargers that juice 'em up!

Thank you for your support (hide ads)
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-29-2010, 10:32 AM   #1
Lister
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 50
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
iTrader: (0)
Friends: (0)
Default IMAX B6 Charger repair

I think I fried something in my B6. I accidentaly gave it 24 volts on the input. I realised the mistake immediately and disconnected within a few seconds but alas the damage had already been done.

It didn't die but is working erratically and often doesn;t complete the charge ending in one of three ways, either 'Input Voltage Error' (even though that would be good) or 'Breakdown' shows on the display or else it just makes a short beep and the display goes blank (as if switched off).

It also makes the smell of burnt transistors.

I opened it up and found some visible damage, two surface mount transistors and an electrolytic capacitor.

I'm hoping that those are the only things damaged and want to try replacing them but I haven't a clue what to replace them with. I'm not even sure whether they are transistors, mosfets, dual diodes or what.

Any one by any chance have the circuit diagram or perhaps has repaired a charger damaged in this way?


Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Damage.jpg
Views:	73
Size:	102.7 KB
ID:	128909 The electrolytic on the left and the two surface mount transistors
Lister is offline  
  Reply With Quote
Old 05-30-2010, 09:03 PM   #2
philipa_240sx
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 778
View philipa_240sx's Gallery79
Thanked 63 Times in 60 Posts
iTrader: (0)
Friends: (1)
Default

I would not attempt a repair. Chances are there could be some other unseen damage and you'll just be chasing your tail. I would stop using the charger immediately! It's not worth risking a Lipo fire due to a faulty charger.

For $24.99 you can buy new. OKHobby shipping is quite fast, 5-7 days and the items are in stock:

http://okhobby.com/product.php?id_product=1040

philipa_240sx is offline  
  Reply With Quote
Reply

  WattFlyer RC Electric Flight Forums - Discuss radio control eflight > R/C Electric Power - Batteries, Chargers, ESCs and More > Batteries & Chargers

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Imax B6 charger aitchie Batteries & Chargers 6 12-11-2009 08:13 AM
IMAX B6-AC question for owners of this charger Mysterious Batteries & Chargers 3 06-22-2009 09:15 PM
IMAX B6 charger set-up question skylane42 Batteries & Chargers 9 08-25-2008 03:42 PM
iMAX Charger B6 B8 Windows PC Software cbatters Batteries & Chargers 2 08-02-2008 10:27 PM
IMAX B6 Charger - balance resistor mod Larry G Batteries & Chargers 22 06-10-2008 08:42 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:27 PM.


Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright 2005 WattfFlyer.com
RCU Eflight HQ

Select charities we support: Yorkie Rescue  ::  Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Page generated in 0.20754 seconds with 24 queries