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Milwaukee DrillHammer 280420 2018: My 280420 drill lostt power

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:28:23 -0700

Still has a new battery fully charged. I was using the drill and it lost power. No light nothing. Drilll had been flawless then stopped unexpectedly. Swapped the battery and still no power

⟐ Commented July 05, 2026 at 4:28 MST

Black and Decker LDX 120C: Black and Decker 20 volt Battery wont charge

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:27:24 -0700

I have 2 Black & Decker 20 volt "Matrix" batteries.

During another household project, I used the battery as a power supply for something else. Low draw, was not getting hot. Discharged down to 17 volts. Now when I plug it in, charger just shows "bad battery".

Another just shows "bad battery" on the charger when I plug it in. It's practically new but I have no insight on that one.

Anyone familiar with how these opperate that might have a fix at least for the first one? My suspision is that somehow the battery knows it was used for something it should not have been. If that's the case...can it be reset?

Same problem with older 18 volt "Firestorm" battery. This could be age...but every battery (3) shows bad?

⟐ Commented July 02, 2026 at 9:27 MST

Craftsman Electric Drill 31510113 2015: Chuck removal on a Craftsman power drill

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:21:51 -0700

I have a model 315. 101 100 that I bought many years ago. I would like to attach it to a Craftsman Dowling jig which requires the removal of the Chuck. Most Chucks unscrew counterclockwise once a screw is removed, from the barrel of the Chuck.

Using a bright light, I see no screw, nor hex nut to remove. The base of Chuck has two flattened sides so as to accept an incredible thin wrench 🔧. The wrench might have come with the drill when bought, but is presently absent, and local tool stores carry no such wrench.

What do you recommend ? Can I lock the Chuck on a 90° HEX wrench and strike it hard in a CCW direction ?

⟐ Answered July 01, 2026 at 17:21 MST

Ryobi Hammer Drill SDS65 2016: Correct sequence to assemble the transmission.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:13:51 -0700

Hello community, recently I brought this Ryobi SDS65. Went I finally goin make the first use, I notice that rotary hamner mode wasn't engaging, the drill and the chissel mode works well. I proceed to openen and check the issue because I throw to the trash the box some weeks ago. Went I open the transmission chamber everything pop out 😑. I already found the issue (selector rod was jammed with him self), but due to the pop out of the assemblies, not know the correct position of the pieces. I do some reverse engineering and have some advances, but I stuck here, and went I try to putted back to the chamber, not fit well, soo I don't know if I assembled the pieces correctly and don't know the trick to assemble back to the chamber without everything dismount again and fit well.

⟐ Commented June 30, 2026 at 15:13 MST

Makita Cordless Drill LXPH03 2012: MOSFET specs or model?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:52:08 -0700

Hey the MOSFET is burned out on my drill and I can't see the model. Does anyone know what it uses? Seems silly to buy the whole switch assembly for $50 when it's just the MOSFET.

Black and Decker Pivot Plus PD600: Charging. Polarity on PD600 Pivot Plus

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:09:51 -0700

What is the polarity of the device for charging? Is the center tip positive or negative?

⟐ Answer edited June 25, 2026 at 3:09 MST

Bosch Rotary Hammer 11227E 2015: Drill sat for 5 years now only drill works no hammer

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:20:42 -0700

I have had tis drill sitting in my shed for 5 years without any use. It worked fine when I last used it. Now it works in the front drill setting but not in the other 2 settings.

⟐ Commented June 17, 2026 at 20:20 MST

Black and Decker BDEDMT: Replacement for discontinued trigger switch 90584431 (BDCDMT120)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:55:55 -0700

I am looking for a replacement trigger switch for my Black & Decker BDCDMT120 20V Matrix cordless drill. I have identified the part number as 90584431, but it appears to be discontinued or no longer available (NLA) through most major parts distributors.

Does anyone know of a compatible alternative trigger switch or a substitution part number that works for this specific model? Are there generic 20V variable speed switches that are known to fit the housing and handle the current?

I am comfortable with soldering if needed, but I want to make sure the replacement will physically fit and function correctly with the Matrix system. Any advice or sources would be greatly appreciated!

⟐ Answered June 14, 2026 at 7:55 MST

Black And Decker Cordless Drill LDX220 2015: Why is my drill just suddenly stops and when I turn it on a smoke cameo

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:15:07 -0700

My drill is b&d that you can change it into circular saw, impact, drill or anything. When try turning it on after re-applying the battery and pull the power a lil bit, there's a sound which indicates there's a power, but when I pull the power all the way it won't spin and suddenly a smoke came out on reverse button

⟐ Answered June 13, 2026 at 19:15 MST

Makita Hammer Drill XPH012 2016: nó ko hoạt động

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:06:28 -0700

cấm pin đầy đủ mà ko hoạt động

⟐ Answered June 13, 2026 at 19:06 MST

Black And Decker Reversible Drill 7250 TYPE A 2011: change my power cord

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:55:45 -0700

How do I change the power cord

Dewalt Electric Drill DW106 TYPE 1 2014: Body Screws not working

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:07:30 -0700

Drill body screws not coming out and it's thread is damaged

Dewalt Impact driver DCF840: Why does my impact driver spin but with pressure doesn't spin

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:40:22 -0700

The impact driver spins but when I put pressure to unscrew something it doesn't spin anymore

⟐ Commented May 30, 2026 at 13:40 MST

Dewalt Impact Driver DC825 TYPE 2 2012: Burning smell immediately when operating

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:38:46 -0700

What can the faint burning smell be

⟐ Answered May 30, 2026 at 13:38 MST

Bosch Electric Drill 1199VSR 2003: How do I fix the cord?

Fri, 29 May 2026 22:46:43 -0700

The cable of the tool is distructed

⟐ Answered May 29, 2026 at 22:46 MST

Bosch Electric Drill 1006VSR 2009: Want to learn repairs of this drills

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:50:45 -0700

Need someone to teach me how to repair this electrical drills

⟐ Commented May 17, 2026 at 10:50 MST

Dewalt Electric Drill DW274 TYPE 2 2014: How to change bits?

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:26:20 -0700

how to change bits?

⟐ Answered May 06, 2026 at 14:26 MST

Makita 6010d: How can I replace the motor brush on my 6010D?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:32:14 -0700

I have a Makita 6010D that is not working, and I think I need to replace the brushes for the motor. How do I do that?

Dewalt Hammer Drill DCD995 TYPE 1 2014: Motor will not turn

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:41:51 -0700

I need a replacement motor

Ridgid R7111: Taking drill bit head off

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:10:05 -0700

How to take the drill head off to replace the gripping teeth?

⟐ Answered April 19, 2026 at 13:10 MST