DIY Series 44: Mini Vespa (Toys Motorbike) Battery Replacement

Symptoms:

• Unable to power on even charging for long hours. Suspect battery is aging.

Findings:

• Battery is at low voltage level (below 3V)

Photos:

1. Example of Mini Vespa (toys motorbike)
2. Unscrew the screw on the battery compartment cover
3. Detached the battery from the battery terminals (+ & -)
4. Check the battery voltage level using multimeter
5. Get the battery info and source for replacement battery
6. Check the new battery voltage level before installing
7. Connect both battery terminals (+ & -) and sealed it using hot glue gun

Tools required:

• Multimeter, screwdriver, plier and hot glue gun

Costs involved:

• Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery (6V 4.5Ah): US$3 ~ US$5