I have an M12 5A battery and unfortunately, one of the contacts got damaged. It's still under warranty, but I found out it isn't eligible for repair. The cost for fixing it would be around $177, which seems ridiculous. Right now, the battery only works for about 45 seconds before cutting out, and I have to remove it and put it back in to get it working again, but just for another short period. Is there a way I can fix this myself? I heard that if they return it to me, it's disassembled. Also, does anyone need any parts from it?
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Hey! You might want to look up some videos on replacing battery cells or rebalancing them. It could just be a poor connection somewhere. You can find empty battery shells online pretty easily. Do you have any experience with a soldering gun? That could help a lot if you need to fix the contacts.
If it's under warranty, I’d recommend taking it back to see if they can do a quick fix. Sometimes, it might just be an issue like not being grounded well. They might surprise you with an easy solution!
I've never used a soldering gun before, but I have a friend who does! Might ask for some help.