Battery repair

[RW8888]

I have a p4p battery that got dropped and the case has separated about 1/2 inch, anybody know if it can be fixed.

 

[Steve7777]

I have a p4p battery that got dropped and the case has separated about 1/2 inch, anybody know if it can be fixed.

Is there any chance of a good quality photo/photos of the problem?

 

[RW8888]

 

[RW8888]

Was left on rooftop of car, took pretty hard hit at 65 mph

 

[Steve7777]

Thanks! You've got at least one badly bent internal clip but I would think that with a bit of careful manipulation and a bit of pressure it should all pop back together nicely again. I don't know P4 batteries well - but slacken off any casing screws slightly before commencing work.

As regards damage to the battery itself, with that kind of hit I'd treat it gently when flying for a while. If you can take the case off completely and do a visual inspection, then even better.

 

[RW8888]

Upon further study found ribbon going to lights and button broken. It’s junk, will be deposed of properly.

 

[Steve7777]

Upon further study found ribbon going to lights and button broken. It’s junk, will be deposed of properly.

Sounds like a good plan in the light of your findings...

 

[Erised]

I would try to keep just the cover that locks into the craft and use it as a dust cover when storing your bird and dispose of the cells and electronics. (just a idea)

 

[RW8888]

Thanks sounds like a good idea

 

[doecliff]

With lipo battery's its best to play it safe and junk it. You would be bummed if you crashed because you tried to re-use it. Phantom battery's are not cheap but they are cheaper than a new phantom.