Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          15 - 30 minutes

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Solar Panel
  • Open the case by pulling the back tab toward you in a downward motion.

Open the case by pulling the back tab toward you in a downward motion.

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Step 2

  • Unscrew the two Phillips #2 5mm screws that hold the power cord in place.

Unscrew the two Phillips #2 5mm screws that hold the power cord in place.

Step 3

  • Use the flat-end of the spudger to pry off the clamp which holds the cord down.

Use the flat-end of the spudger to pry off the clamp which holds the cord down.

Step 4

  • Use the soldering iron to melt down the solder on each terminal by holding the tip of the iron against the solder until it becomes liquefied.

Use the soldering iron to melt down the solder on each terminal by holding the tip of the iron against the solder until it becomes liquefied.

Step 5

  • Gently pull the leads free from the terminals. If they do not easily separate from the terminals, repeat Step 4.
  • Now any solar panel of appropriate Voltage rating can be used to charge the device by soldering the wire leads to the new panel. Try to find a panel with similar specifications to avoid overloading the battery.

Gently pull the leads free from the terminals. If they do not easily separate from the terminals, repeat Step 4.

Now any solar panel of appropriate Voltage rating can be used to charge the device by soldering the wire leads to the new panel. Try to find a panel with similar specifications to avoid overloading the battery.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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niks adonis - Oct 23, 2021

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In order to use solar energy efficiently, we need to learn how to store solar energy. Unfortunately, we can only store a small fraction of the sun’s energy.

niks adonis - Oct 24, 2021

More information here.

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