Product Type:
NiCd (nickel-cadmium) rechargeable battery pack rebuild and repair guide
Model:
Samsung NiCd battery packs used in cordless power tools
Model Variant:
Samsung NiCd, plus Firestorm and Versapak sealed battery packs
Production Years Covered:
N/A - not specified; guide applies to all Samsung NiCd battery eras
Battery Chemistry:
NiCd / NiCad only
Warranty Note:
Do not attempt the technique on any other battery type
Target Audience:
DIY owners and technicians with dead or weak cordless tool batteries
Approach:
Simple step-by-step procedure - novice-friendly with full illustrations
Cost Saving:
Repair instead of buying new batteries at $50 - $80 each
Value Case:
Two new NiCd batteries cost about $100 - $160
Method:
Revitalization Through Vaporization of Dendrites (RVD) process
Repair Time:
Less than 5 minutes to rebuild a Samsung NiCd battery
Success Rate:
About 99 percent success rate claimed
Reusability:
Learn the technique once and repeat on as many batteries as desired
Manual Type:
DIY battery repair and rebuild guide
Delivery:
Instant download
Page Count:
N/A - not specified in source description
Illustrations:
Full illustrations included
Primary Coverage:
Samsung NiCd battery packs and devices containing NiCd cells
Secondary Coverage:
Firestorm and Versapak sealed battery packs
Procedure:
Revitalization Through Vaporization of Dendrites (RVD)
Exclusions:
Do not use on any non-NiCd battery chemistry
Dead Battery:
Battery does not hold a charge or has no power at all
Weak Battery:
Battery remains weak even after a full charge
Short Runtime:
Battery works for a minute and then loses power
Long Storage:
Battery stored for a long time and will not charge
Restored Power:
New life given to dead NiCd batteries
Charge Retention:
Batteries take a charge and hold it longer
Performance:
Batteries run like new again
Capacity Test:
Dead battery tested at 100 percent of its charge capacity after repair
Cordless Power Tools:
Drills, hammer drills, saws, jig saws
Small Appliances:
Electric toothbrushes, cordless shavers, flashlights
Portable Electronics:
Cellular and portable phones, laptops, MP3 players, camcorders, digital cameras
Sealed Packs:
Firestorm and Versapak batteries
Technique:
Step-by-step RVD process for shorted crystal dendrites
Applicability:
Same technique for all NiCd / NiCad rechargeable batteries
Illustrations:
Full illustrations for each step
Skill Level:
Easy enough for a novice to follow
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Battery Safety Precautions
Chemistry Restriction:
Use the RVD technique on NiCd / NiCad batteries only
Warning:
Do not try the technique on any other type of battery
Handling:
Follow the step-by-step illustrated procedure to avoid short circuits
Service Interval:
N/A - not specified; repeat the RVD technique whenever the pack weakens
Charge Retention:
Repaired NiCd batteries hold a charge longer
Common Wear Items:
Crystal dendrite shorts, weak cells, deeply discharged packs
Fluids:
N/A - not applicable to battery repair
