Fixing battery on the Xiaomi G10 / G9 vacuum cleaner

Summary

In this guide, Ricardo Asencio takes us through the process of fixing the battery of a Xiaomi G10 vacuum cleaner. Initially, the vacuum was completely unresponsive and wouldn't charge, with no LED indications. Ricardo guides us through disassembling the cleaner, diagnosing the issue by checking the voltage levels in each battery cell, and eventually fixing the problem by reseating the battery components. Surprisingly, after reassembly, the vacuum cleaner started working again without any clear indication of the initial fault. This DIY repair saved him from spending extra money on new parts or a replacement device.

Highlights

• Ricardo's Xiaomi G10 vacuum cleaner was not turning on or charging—a major headache! 😣
• By carefully disassembling the vacuum, he checked the battery but didn't find an immediate fault. 🧐
• Voltage check revealed balanced cells, yet reseating the battery solved the issue. ⚡
• The vacuum cleaner worked post-reassembly, saving a significant amount of money. 💰
• Patience and persistence can lead to unexpected solutions in tech repairs. 🚀

Key Takeaways

• Disassembling the Xiaomi G10 can be tricky but is doable for a DIY fix. 🛠️
• Check the voltage in each battery cell to understand the problem better. 🔍
• Reassembly can sometimes fix unexpected issues—try reseating battery components. 🔄
• Good troubleshooting can save money, even without finding the exact issue. 💸
• Stay patient and systematic while dealing with electronics repairs! 🤔

Overview

In this instructional video, Ricardo Asencio provides a step-by-step guide to fix a Xiaomi G10 vacuum cleaner that wouldn't turn on or charge. He begins the process by attempting to charge the device and noticing the lack of any indication. With a set of plastic tools, he opens the cleaner's casing, revealing the internal battery and its components.

Once open, Ricardo checks the voltage of the battery cells, finding them seemingly fine, yet the vacuum still wasn’t working. Intriguingly, after removing and reinstalling the battery, the red LED started blinking, which was previously not happening. This simple act of reassembly seemed to reset the system and allow the vacuum to start working again.

The surprising fix not only brought the vacuum back to life but also saved Ricardo a fair chunk of cash. His experience highlights that with a bit of technical skill and patience, one can avoid costly replacements or repairs. It’s a reassuring reminder that sometimes technology just needs a little nudge—or in this case, a reset!

Chapters

• 00:00 - 00:30: Introduction and Problem Description In this chapter, the discussion focuses on troubleshooting and repairing a Xiaomi G10 vacuum cleaner. The problem described is that the vacuum cleaner was not responding when trying to be turned on, and showed no signs of charging, with all LEDs off. The chapter provides an initial look at the internal components, hinting at steps needed to diagnose and possibly fix the issue, indicating the need to open the device and investigate further.
• 00:30 - 01:30: Opening the Vacuum Cleaner The chapter titled 'Opening the Vacuum Cleaner' details the initial steps to access a vacuum cleaner's interior. It describes the presence of certain components, the difficulty in accessing certain parts, and the potential risk of minor damage, particularly to the plastic parts. The author begins by explaining the procedure for opening two parts, which allows for slight access inside.
• 01:30 - 02:30: Removing the Battery The chapter titled 'Removing the Battery' seems to describe a process involving the careful separation of components, possibly of a device. The speaker explains a method using a knife to gently pry open and work along the sides, suggesting precision and caution. Midway through, the approach is mirrored on the opposite side until there is enough give to fully open or separate the components.
• 02:30 - 03:30: Checking Battery Voltage The chapter provides a tutorial on removing and examining a battery. It begins with the removal process, giving visual guidance on how to properly extract the battery from its compartment. It then describes the appearance and characteristics to look for during inspection. After demonstrating the removal, the chapter concludes with a recap of the steps taken to ensure the battery is properly handled and tested for adequate voltage.
• 03:30 - 05:00: Reassembling the Vacuum Cleaner In this chapter, the process of reassembling a vacuum cleaner is discussed, focusing on the initial step of measuring water levels. The water was measured to be eight, with four on each cell, indicating that they were overall faulty or not in good condition. A comparison or a desired measurement of 'maybe four or something like that' is mentioned, implying that the current state is suboptimal. The speaker attempts to demonstrate or clarify this measurement process.
• 05:00 - 07:30: Testing and Conclusion The chapter titled 'Testing and Conclusion' seems to involve a demonstration or explanation related to batteries, as indicated by phrases like 'there you can see,' 'here we have the battery,' and repetitive mentions of 'four.' The conversation is casual and possibly part of a practical demonstration or testing process. The repetition of the number 'four' and indications of progression suggest a possible systematic review or testing process. The mention of music hints at a non-verbal element, possibly accompanying visuals. Overall, this chapter appears to focus on evaluating or discussing battery performance or characteristics.

Fixing battery on the Xiaomi G10 / G9 vacuum cleaner Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 here's my xiaomi G10 vacuum cleaner so basically it wasn't working what I was trying to turn around it didn't nothing when I tried to charge it was completely off the battery was not showing anything the LEDs were off so to open it so first of all I'm gonna show you how it looks inside so you can get an idea of what you need to do uh basically you have this small plastic things on the sides I'm sure you were
• 00:30 - 01:00 so these are all over the place and they they go here in the middle that's as you can see so it it's a little bit hard to get to my damage a little bit the plastic but it wasn't so far so bad so the first thing I did is to open these two when you do this you're going to be able to open it like like this just a little
• 01:00 - 01:30 bit then start going on the side on the other side like this one when I reach the half I installed on the other side I have to open it I was like putting a knife honestly just here in the middle and I was making it like this and going like that then the same thing on the other side so like this until it was hoping like this when I reach this point I was able just
• 01:30 - 02:00 to take the battery out so here goes here in the zone so you can have a look at it so you see how it looks on this side so what you need to do the place where you need to do it um and then I want to show you the other side so here's exactly the same thing okay now that I got the material out
• 02:00 - 02:30 I measured the the water and it was about eight sorry eight but four on each cell so this means that they were trash otherwise it would be like probably like maybe four or something like that let me try to make sure they can show you
• 02:30 - 03:00 okay there you can see and there here we have the battery so as you can see here I have four next one I have four and we're gonna have four next one it's four four [Music] okay and the last one four
• 03:00 - 03:30 so this means that it wasn't on balance it was just not turning on when I remove it I saw that there was a red lead blinking so that was on this side and that one wasn't blinking before so I was on the on this part things um what else I remove it after I blink I tried to put it in the in the vacuum cleaner so I'm not sure
• 03:30 - 04:00 um it work I mean it was like this as you can see I tried it to put the battery in with the collector I put it in this way and again it worked I mean before it wasn't working even if I remove it I put it back I tried to charge uh oh well now it worked I even tried to charge it and I saw that it was charging so I don't know exactly what was the problem but it
• 04:00 - 04:30 was fixed just very bad I mean just waiting for it so now I'm gonna put it back so let me do it this way so here you see that you have like a clip here inside and in the water you have the same thing your if you have it here
• 04:30 - 05:00 's the way it goes so I'm gonna put it just like that foreign
• 05:00 - 05:30 plastic tips so this goes in this way and now it's in place so what else on this side something that is important is that you have like a connector for the lottery they must fit in the middle of this thing
• 05:30 - 06:00 so this is the next step oh this is called this way and you should press it all over the place um something that I'm gonna do before probably is see if it's working
• 06:00 - 06:30 well I'm gonna do it again press all the small tips on the south side maybe it's a good idea to start with one of the rear um it's very close so now I'm gonna try the material as if it's working
• 06:30 - 07:00 so honestly I have no idea what was the problem I will remove it the light turned red when I remove the battery um maybe there was something that wasn't doing in the right contact or I don't know but now I disassembled I put it back and it's working
• 07:00 - 07:30 so this is good news because I have saved like 150 dollars from buying another one or like eight dollars from just buying the battery so that's it