Jim Neal Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 My drill appears to have died. Freshly charged battery fitted. It started running slowly, then it either would or would not operate when I pulled the trigger if I hold the trigger and shake the drill it cuts in and out which indicates it’s a contact issue. You’d normally presume the brushes need renewing but I’m sure this is brushless? wondering whether it’s worth spending money on repairing…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Take it to bits and check the switch . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 We used to take our Panasonic drills to bits to repair, but it always seemed to be short lived. I think once they’re on their way out that’s it really, unless you can find someone who repairs little circuit boards. I had the exact same model as that and a matching impact driver, just gave them away last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted June 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 I was wrong, it is a brushed motor. Not much left on them so worth a punt on several pounds worth of new brushes. This stuff always happens right before the weekend so you have to wait ages for postage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Good luck with the fix. Shame to throw stuff away. If its a no go then I have a spare new one of those you can have for just a few quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, bigroomboy said: Good luck with the fix. Shame to throw stuff away. If its a no go then I have a spare new one of those you can have for just a few quid? Does that apply to any of us 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 Well I guess so but I better give first dibs to Jim if his fix doesn't work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 25, 2022 Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 51 minutes ago, bigroomboy said: Well I guess so but I better give first dibs to Jim if his fix doesn't work? Thank you… mine def isn’t repairable!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted June 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2022 15 hours ago, bigroomboy said: Good luck with the fix. Shame to throw stuff away. If its a no go then I have a spare new one of those you can have for just a few quid? Thank you. That's a very kind offer. I've ordered some new brushes which should arrive Tuesday/Wednesday so I'll report back then 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 I repaired all mine, more than once. It's a doddle and the motors are cheap. All you need is a screwdriver and soldering iron. One hour job tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted June 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 The brushes certainly needed changing! All sorted 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Hooooooooooooooooooo Rah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Good news Jim. Well if anybody wants a Makita drill same model as above with charger and case. No batteries. Let me know. I'm in Essex though and it probably would be worth paying much postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, bigroomboy said: Good news Jim. Well if anybody wants a Makita drill same model as above with charger and case. No batteries. Let me know. I'm in Essex though and it probably would be worth paying much postage. Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Personally I get more pleasure repairing a broken tool and bringing it back to life than buying a new one, it's nothing to do with money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeyealan Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 23 minutes ago, bruno22rf said: Personally I get more pleasure repairing a broken tool and bringing it back to life than buying a new one, it's nothing to do with money. Same here it's so satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 I always like to repair - ongoing project is the washing machine which is a pain - and the company now has nothing to do with them having pulled out of that market (Panasonic) so it is more ongoing maintenance as you can't get the parts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, bruno22rf said: Personally I get more pleasure repairing a broken tool and bringing it back to life than buying a new one, it's nothing to do with money. I try too. May palm sander has the switch bypassed as it wore out and needed it that day. Not sought out a switch replacement even now, just battery on/off to power up. Drill is another matter, it met with a bit of a fall…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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