Part one.
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Where the tabs are attached
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Placing the flat side of the diagonal pliers downward
gently rock the pliers forward.
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exposing the junction of the first spot welds
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Wedging the front jaws into the strip as close to the spot welds
as possible grip the jaws onto the strip and gently roll the pliers forward
and at the same time rock gently side to side.
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If you did it right you get this.
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If you did it wrong you get this.
This is the first steps toward replacing the battery s
in a cordless drill pak.
It's best to only remove the tabs on the negative end of the cell
as the base is easier and best to resolder the tabs.
part two to be continued..............
Norm.