Monday, April 07, 2025

InfoShare: How to Get Refund from RFID for Double Deduction or Overcharged?

How to Get Refund from RFID for Double Deduction or Overcharged?

 
  • RFID Portal Dashboard page after login into your account
  • Make sure all your active RFID Tag IDs are listed here, else add in accordingly
  • Go to Refund > Refund Request, submit your request by click the "Next" button
  • Get the target transaction records (e.g.: double deduction) and click "Request Refund"
  • Fill in the required info and submit the form
  • Once submitted, you will be provided a copy of summary with Case Reference Number
  • You will be refunded within 30 days from the request submission. For my case, it is about 14 days.
  • An email notification will be sent out to you, and refund will be credited into your TnG eWallet


Sunday, April 06, 2025

DIY Series 80: Portable Fan Battery Replacement

Portable Fan Battery Replacement (18650 Li-Ion Battery Pack)

Symptoms:

  • Continuously charging but unable to operate using internal battery pack after disconnected from power supply
  • Able to operate using USB supply, unable to operate using internal battery pack supply
Findings:
  • 18650 Li-Ion Battery Pack is no longer in good condition, need to replace with new battery pack
Photos:
  1. Example of OEM Battery Pack I bought previously (US$7.00 ~ US$8.00)
  2. Example of 18650 Li-Ion Battery for this DIY project (US$0.50 x 2pcs = US$1.00)
  3. Portable Fan after folded (top view)
  4. Portable Fan after folded (bottom view)
  5. Unscrew 6 screws at the bottom
  6. Open up the bottom housing and removed the malfunction battery
  7. Prepare nickel strip (using scissor) according to the length/size required
  8. Shaped the DIY wire lug using wire stripper
  9. Clamp the DIY wire lug onto the wire cut out from old battery pack
  10. Use 2pcs of 18650 Li-Ion Battery for making custom DIY Battery Pack
  11. Use Spot Welder to join 2pcs of 18650 batteries with nickel strip and connect the positive terminal (with DIY wire lug) using Spot Welder.
  12. Use Spot Welder to join 2pcs of 18650 batteries with nickel strip and connect the negative terminal (with DIY wire lug) using Spot Welder.
  13. Check the connectivity using multimeter, then connect the new DIY Battery Pack (2 sets) to the main board














Video:
  1. Test the new DIY Battery Packs and it is working

Tools Required:

  • Screwdriver
  • Scissor
  • Wire Stripper
  • Multimeter 
  • Spot Welder

Cost Involved:

  • 18650 Li-Ion Battery (US$0.50 x 2 = US$1.00 / set)
  • Total of 2 sets of DIY Battery Pack needed (US$1.00 x 2 = US$2.00)
Cost Saving:
  • OEM Battery Pack:  US$7.00 / set
  • DIY Battery Pack: US$1.00 / set
  • Saving = (US$7.00 - US$1.00) x 2 sets = US$12.00
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Thursday, March 27, 2025

DIY Series 79: Repair Noxxa Breadmaker Oven (Model: BM315SC) - Bottom Heating Element

Noxxa Breadmaker Oven (Model: BM315SC) - Bottom Heating Element

Symptoms:

  • Bottom heating elements are not working
  • Suspect internal part broken, thus there is no connectivity

Findings:

  • Tested with multimeter, the bottom heating element (front side) was broken

Photos:

  1. Noxxa Breadmaker Oven (Model: BM315SC)
  2. After remove the top metal housing. (Note: There are 2 special security screws at the bottom of the metal housing, can try to unscrew it using plier)
  3. Check the bottom heating element to understand how to dismantle it
  4. Remove the wiring, and unscrew 4 screws at one side
  5. Remove the wiring, take out the metal ring (blocker) and ceramic block at another side (Note: this step is not easy, be patient when working on it)
  6. Measure the length of bottom heating element, source for OEM parts.
  7. Received the new (OEM / Universal) bottom heating element (same length, but design slightly different)
  8. Reuse the 4 screws from old parts to new parts
  9. Reuse the metal ring (blocker) and ceramic block from old parts to new parts
  10. Place the new bottom heating elements and screw it
  11. Reconnect the wiring at one end
  12. Place the metal ring (blocker) and ceramic block at the other end (Note: this step is not easy, be patient when working on it)
  13. Reconnect the wiring at the other end
  14. Reassemble the metal housing and the bottom heating elements (heating up)
  15. The bottom heating elements after cooling down














Videos:

  1. Test the bottom heating elements [ Shorted = Good, Open Loop (O.L.) = Broken ]
  2. Noxxa Breadmaker Oven is working after fixing done

Tools Required:

Cost Involved:


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Monday, March 24, 2025

My DIY Series Compilation

My Compilation of DIY Series @ gr8place2go Since Year 2021

  • Exploring possible solutions, anywhere, anything. 

Washing Machine


Water Heater


Fan


Lighting / LED

Automotive


Fridge


Breadmaker / Oven


Water Filter / Toilet / Plumbing

Aircond

    TV

    Doorknob / Lock

    Smartphone / Watches / Gadgets

    Furniture

        Audio Devices / Keyboard


          Kitchenware

          Hobby / Toys

          CCTV / Doorbell

          Hair Cut

          Air Purifier

          Projector

          Others