How To Upgrade Black & Decker Pivot Driver PD360 to 18650 Lithium Ion Battery Free

In this video I show you how I upgraded my B&D PD360 Pivot Driver to a high capacity 18650 battery.

This method could probably be used on other tools too.

I got my battery from a Ryobi Battery I took apart.
You can get some batteries like the one I used here:

Alternately, you could use a battery holder instead of soldering on the battery. That way you could change the battery anytime.
Find those here:

Don't Try This At Home!
Before you do anything, make sure you know what you are doing.
You do this at your own risk. I take no responsibility if you mess something up.

Keep a fire extinguisher nearby at all times.

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[LumenChaser]

Great use of the 18650, brought it back to life for sure!

[xferxferx]

Just followed your tutorial, worked like a charm!! Except I put 2 batteries, Awesome video👍🏼

[RSAW]

So glad I found your video! I have the exact model and it's getting weak. Can't wait to upgrade it...will do the LED bulb too. Thanks!

[ssersf]

Nice upgrade. Thank you for the video. But a proper 5VDC output charger should be used. My original charger is 27VDC output and is not suitable. It would burn the new Li Ion battery and probably the screwdriver too!

[GODISGOOD]

That's cool. I just bought a new one for 19 bucks and the battery is 14 bucks..but I get it

[lexusgor]

Great video! How many mAh for this 18650 battery? Thanks!

[Heyjaybird]

I have the black n decker versa pack. That slide in from the bottom.
But the battery is shot.
How could i upgrade instead of the regular batts

[jeffandkathybrooks]

What brand battery is that and do they have 6 volt

[SalmanQutb-xxcf]

hi, anyway you could guide on how to open the battery-side case on a black&decker pd400Lg pivot screwdriver ?

[bunbun]

By chance do you know how to remove a stuck drill bit?

[RamboRoberto]

Hello, do you have the video for the KC4815 model?

[vickijd]

I have held on to this exact same model trying to figure out how to bring it back to life. Do I really need a fire extinguisher nearby?

[midwestrebel]

I just took mine apart, gift, from my daughter years ago, hate to part with it. . Was thing about replacing the battery, saw your video, thinking the new ones not to expensive. Just get a new one.

[Chuckstereino]

When you say “charging block” are you referring to the Black & Decker charger?
Thanks for the links as well.

[lucie]

I was able to connect the new 18650 Lithium battery, I heard a small buzz ( drill) sound when I tried to use it once to see if there was some juice in the new battery, some hope there, but then nothing right the same second... The battery is fully charged ( the battery it has it's own connection plug). Thin is on the minus large on the plus ... The contact on the on/off button seems to be in the right place, but no energy... any more tips ?

[drgeeforce]

NiCd charging is set for 3.6v
Lithium charging is 3.7v, using a NiCd charger is under charging the Li battery's voltage and you risk overcharging because you never achieve 3.7v

[luchura]

Nice idea, I think he was on the right track until he decided not to use the lion charger circuit.

[slybunda]

if your not going to use a proper lithium charging board then at least use a protected 18650 battery.

[dukenukem]

Umm isn't it a terrible idea to use the original power supply? Mine says 5.5VAC