Electric Drill Battery Refurbishment

[Khandro]

I have small rather old Bosch GWB 7,2 VE drill - the chuck works 90° from the body, very useful in confined spaces.

I can't find a replacement battery for it and  it's hardly holding its charge.

There are youtube videos showing how you can open some batteries & replace the rechargeables inside but I don't fancy tackling it myself.

Does anyone know of a company that will carry out such a service please?

[Electrochem]

https://batterystorm.co.uk/product/bosch-gwb-7-2-v-cordless-tool-replacement-battery-7-2v-3000mah/

[Electrochem]

Not cheap!

 

[Khandro]

Electrochem; Thanks! wonder why I couldn't find that. You're right it's a hell of a price. 

[bednobs]

Do you have a local repair cafe? I had similar with a mixer that my parents had for for an engagement present. It sounds ridiculous to say a mixer is sentimental but it really is. It reminds me of growing up, kicking the cake batter from the beaters. It's also incredible useful. In any case last time I used it it gave an electrical hot smell if you know what I mean and stopped working. I tried to find someone to fix it but couldn't find anyone. Then I took it as a last resort to the repair cafe and a very nice ex engineer fixed it for me!

[bednobs]

For free, plus I got to have a cake cuppa and natter!

[bhg481]

Might something like this + a new drill be a better option?

Bestgle 1/4 Inch Shank Right Angle Drill Adapter 90 Degree Drill Attachment Driver Screwdriver Extension Holder Adapter : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[bhg481]

Sorry - that was meant to be a link to Amazon. Try this:

HSEAMALL Right Angle Drill Attachment,0.8-10mm Right Angle Bend Extension 90 Degree Cordless Drill Attachment Adapter 8mm Hex Shank for Tight Corner Workspace : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

[bhg481]

Sorry again - something has changed; my usual method of linking to Amazon won't work. Try searching Amazon for the words.