How to Replace a Hoverboard Battery?

You are ready to ride on your shiny, fully charged hoverboard and suddenly, you find that it does not turn on. Well, maybe its battery has stopped functioning. You need to replace it quickly to go on your outdoor ride but don’t know how to do it. You should know the correct method to replace the hoverboard battery.

You can replace a hoverboard battery in 5 simple steps.

• Find out the battery side of the hoverboard
• Open up the screws on that side with a screwdriver
• Carefully remove the old battery
• Plug in the new battery after connecting it with the motor
• Tighten the screws back.

This article will show you how to remove the inoperative battery and replace a new one to start your hoverboard quickly. Also, you will know how to check if your hoverboard needs a replacement battery.

The battery is a crucial part of a hoverboard. If it is damaged, your hoverboard will not function. A new user finds it difficult to know if the battery needs replacement or a charger is out of order. If the battery breaks or expires for some reason, you will find it challenging to repair it. A standard replacement battery comes with an authentic and reliable warranty.

When your hoverboard suddenly stops working, possibilities are you have a faulty battery, the charger does not work, or the plug on your wall is not functional. Unfortunately, it’s hard to check if your hoverboard battery needs replacement. Sometimes the device won’t work even after replacing it with a new battery. To avoid this waste of time and money, we have mentioned some steps below on how to check whether your hoverboard needs a replacement battery.

• Check the green light while you plug the hoverboard charger into the wall plug.
• Carefully insert the charger into the hoverboard.
• If your hoverboard’s battery is in working condition, the charger turns on the red light.
• The red light indicates that your hoverboard is charging.
• If the light remains green in color, your hoverboard is fully charged or not functional.
• To check whether your hoverboard’s battery is charged or empty, unplug the charger from the hoverboard and turn it on. If the hoverboard turns on, it means its battery is charged.
• If your hoverboard turns on and shows a red blinking light, it means your hoverboard battery is defective and needs replacement.

You have purchased a new replacement battery for your hoverboard. You can easily install it into the hoverboard by following the below steps.

1. Find out the battery side
Find out which side of the hoverboard contains a battery. You can find it on the heavier side of the hoverboard as you hold it in your hands. Also, the battery lies on the opposite side of the charging port in all hoverboards.

2. Open up the screws
Open up the screws of the hoverboard on the battery side with the help of a screwdriver or power drill. Remove the lid and keep the screws with you. You can see the lithium-ion battery cells covered with shrink-wrap inside a plastic battery cage. This battery connects to the motor.

3. Carefully remove the old battery
Detach the clamps and remove the old battery from the hoverboard. Leave the green color-covered wires that connect the motherboard with the motor. Carefully remove the clamps that hold the cables together.

4. Plug in the new battery after connecting it with the motor
Install the new replacement battery and place the battery cage over it. Fix it in the right place inside the hoverboard by tightly holding the battery cage. After that, connect all the clamps again, tighten the screw on the battery cage and check the attachment.

5. Tighten the screws back.
Finally, close the outer cover of the hoverboard and tighten the screws with a screwdriver. Now plug in the hoverboard charger and check the battery. If it turns red, it means the battery is getting charged.

You might easily follow the steps mentioned above and replace the battery but knowing these prevention points are also important for your safety.

• Tightening the screws too much might break the plastic cage.
  Remove the clamps with the right cables.
• Make sure your hoverboard needs a replacement battery before buying a new one.
• The replacement battery must be reliable and compatible with your hoverboard.

You should get a suitable battery for your hoverboard if it needs a replacement. Reliable hoverboard batteries are available in the market and are easily installed. You can follow the steps mentioned above and replace your hoverboard battery anytime. Also, remember to be careful while tightening the screws on the battery cage and save it from damage.