Hover-1 Charger Battery Replacement

Introduction

If your Hover-1 Charger (H1-COL) is having problems powering on or retaining a charge, there may be an issue with its battery. Before you begin disassembling your hoverboard, check out our troubleshooting pages that address powering on and problems with charging. Make sure to examine your hoverboard’s charger as well. If the problem persists, this guide will help you replace your hoverboard’s battery.

The battery is held in place with adhesive; some force is required to remove it. Make sure to wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect the electronics against buildup of static electricity. Some screw housings are fragile; they may fall apart when the screw is removed.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Flip the hoverboard over so that the warning label is facing up.
Remove the twelve 12 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Remove the four 10 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
The screws nearest to the wheels may be hard to access. Be sure to use a long, thin screwdriver.

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Step 2

Pull the right cover away from the hoverboard to expose the battery.

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Step 3

Unplug the battery by disconnecting the two pronged black and yellow cable.

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Step 4

Pull the left cover away from the hoverboard.

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Step 5

Disconnect the two pronged black and yellow cable.
Thread the cable through the middle cylinder of the hoverboard.

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Step 6

Unscrew the four 10mm screws that are holding the battery casing in place. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
If there is a zip-tie connecting the wires together, carefully cut it with a wire cutters.

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Step 7

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On the battery side, unplug the white five pin connector on the circuitboard.
Unplug the black, yellow, green and red connector on the circuitboard.

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Step 8

Move all the loose cables to the side. Pull the battery casing away from the battery.

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Step 9

Use the opening tool to remove the battery from the metal casing.
The battery is stuck to the metal casing with strong adhesive; do not be afraid to apply a strong force with the opening tool.

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