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<title><![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device &quot;Power Drill&quot;]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:19:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black and Decker LDX172C: Why is my drill not charging?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I just bought my drill a few months ago, I went to use it today after it has set for a while and it wont drive my screw. I keep it plugged in over night before I know I am going to use it. Is it possible that I killed the battery? The drill has worked great up until now. Even with hours of charging the battery dies after three screws if I'm lucky.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted June 19, 2024 at 10:25 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/297091/Why+is+my+drill+not+charging</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:25:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DeWalt DC970: Why won't my battery charge?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My battery will not charge even when it is hooked up to the charger.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited June 19, 2025 at 12:36 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/303602/Why+won&#039;t+my+battery+charge</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RIDGID R84015 X2: Chuck is stuck and will not turn]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I went to use my drill the other day and when I went to put a bit in the teeth, the chuck would not move.  I could not get the teeth to move at all, and the chuck would not turn.  I thought maybe it was just stuck and thought about putting something in there to loosen things up, but my father-in-law was afraid it might get into the electrical parts.  Any information on how to get this unstuck would be helpful.  Thanks!</p>

<p>⟐ Answered September 17, 2023 at 7:49 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/70031/Chuck+is+stuck+and+will+not+turn</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:49:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black and Decker BDEDMT: How can I switch the direction on the drill?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I need to unscrew a misplaced screw but I don't know how to switch it into a reverse position.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented December 06, 2022 at 6:45 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/289450/How+can+I+switch+the+direction+on+the+drill</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:45:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryobi P202: Drill will run for only a few seconds]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>When you pull the trigger the drill only runs a short time and stops. Releasing the trigger and re-pulling it does nothing. If you release the trigger and switch direction, then pull the trigger it run but again only for a few seconds.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered October 23, 2025 at 21:29 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/294167/Drill+will+run+for+only+a+few+seconds</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:29:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ridgid R82005: My drill has no torque. what can I do?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I bought this drill for my daughter and neither one of us know how to increase the drill’s power. Is there any one who can help me? Help!</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted June 19, 2024 at 10:22 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/551709/My+drill+has+no+torque.+what+can+I+do</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:22:11 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black and Decker Power Drill: Motor just quit and will no longer work]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The motor in my black and decker matrix cordless drill just up and quit working. How can I fix it?</p>

<p>⟐ Edited December 22, 2025 at 9:29 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/388924/Motor+just+quit+and+will+no+longer+work</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:29:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryobi P202: release the chuck with stuck drill bit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have a stuck drill bit in the chuck. How can I release it?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented September 22, 2024 at 2:34 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/389038/release+the+chuck+with+stuck+drill+bit</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 02:34:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryobi P202: Why does the drill no longer work, but the led blinks 5 times?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I used the drill for one full charge, then removed the battery and charged it.  After installing the battery, the drill no longer works.  The LED light on the front end blinks 5 times when depressing the trigger, but will not blink again until I remove the battery, reinstall and depress the trigger again.  I’ve tried 4 different Ryobi batteries all with the same result.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented July 05, 2020 at 7:18 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/556423/Why+does+the+drill+no+longer+work,+but+the+led+blinks+5+times</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2020 07:18:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DeWalt DC970: DeWalt DC970 brush replacment]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Can the brushes in the DC970 be replaced or are they part of the motor?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented May 12, 2020 at 14:15 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/506414/DeWalt+DC970+brush+replacment</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 14:15:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ridgid R82005: Battery issues? Wont charge at all]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I plug the battery into the charger and it reads as fully charged, but when I use it in the drill it has no power at all. Help!</p>

<p>⟐ Commented February 26, 2026 at 15:25 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/551692/Battery+issues+Wont+charge+at+all</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:25:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ridgid R82005: Drill is rotating the wrong way! HELP!]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The drill is not rotating the correct way. All it is doing is unscrewing the screw.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented July 26, 2024 at 22:45 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/551698/Drill+is+rotating+the+wrong+way!+HELP!</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:45:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black and Decker TS221 Ranger CD 2000: in need of a charging unit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>need a charging unit for a b &amp; d 9049 type 3  drill. thank u</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted June 20, 2024 at 22:19 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/483474/in+need+of+a+charging+unit</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:19:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black and Decker PS1800: My battery is not charging.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My battery won't charged when I plug in to the outlet.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted June 19, 2024 at 10:23 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/349927/My+battery+is+not+charging.</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:23:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black and Decker LDX 120C: Black and Decker 20 volt Battery wont charge]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have 2 Black &amp; Decker 20 volt &quot;Matrix&quot; batteries.</p>

<p>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 &quot;bad battery&quot;.</p>

<p>Another just shows &quot;bad battery&quot; on the charger when I plug it in.  It's practically new but I have no insight on that one.</p>

<p>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?</p>

<p>Same problem with older 18 volt &quot;Firestorm&quot; battery.  This could be age...but every battery (3) shows bad?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented March 17, 2026 at 20:34 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/443532/Black+and+Decker+20+volt+Battery+wont+charge</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:34:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryobi P202: Why is the drill wobbling when in use?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>When I use the drill to drive or remove screws, the drill shakes at different rates depending on the speed that I am drilling.  There symptoms occur in both the clockwise and counter-clockwise direction.  What should I do to repair this drill.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered June 28, 2018 at 6:27 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/224638/Why+is+the+drill+wobbling+when+in+use</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ridgid Brushless Drill Driver R860054: The battery charger for this device is not working.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The battery charger was plugged into an outlet that had 240v going through it for a few seconds. Then it failed to light up or charge a battery.</p>

<p>There looks like a resistor or capacitor that burned and failed when I open the charger up. Can you repair this?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented August 01, 2023 at 4:13 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/804777/The+battery+charger+for+this+device+is+not+working.</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:13:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryobi P202: Why is the drill making strange clicking sounds when in use?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>When I use the drill it is making clicking sounds.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented June 23, 2023 at 8:32 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/225266/Why+is+the+drill+making+strange+clicking+sounds+when+in+use</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:32:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Black and Decker BDEDMT: My drill is slow. How do I fix this problem?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>So in recent times, my drill has worked properly but this time I feel something is wrong with it because it is reacting very slowly compared to the other times I've used it.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented November 23, 2021 at 5:27 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/289448/My+drill+is+slow.+How+do+I+fix+this+problem</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:27:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DeWalt DCD771C2: DeWalt lithium ion 18v issues]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hoping someone can help me out here I have 4 x 18v li ion batteries 2 of which are 5 months old &amp; 2 which are 8 months old. When at work the other day one of the batteries ran out so I put it on charge to discover my other 3 were also flat, after charging all 4 batteries until the charge complete light came ON I went to use them to find that they all went flat after about 5 seconds of pressing the trigger on the drill so I then tried these batteries in other cordless tools such as my impact driver with no luck.</p>

<p> I tested each battery with a multimeter and each battery had between 10-11 volts.</p>

<p> I find it hard to believe all 4 batteries would die on the same day so I stuck my multimeter in the charger and although the 'charging' light would not flash the charger was out putting pulses of between .5 - 3.5v DC, is this normal?</p>

<p> Does anyone know a method of pinpointing the problem? Eg battery cell test or charger test?<br /></p>

<p>⟐ Commented August 17, 2021 at 3:55 MST</p>]]></description>
<link>https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/514125/DeWalt+lithium+ion+18v+issues</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:55:44 -0700</pubDate>
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