Do you have a problem replacing the battery of a scooter? If so, don't worry because we have the solution. The battery of a scooter is the same as the fuel tank of your scooter. The longer the distance you want to travel, the more you need to fill your vehicle's tank. The same goes for batteries. For improve speed and mileage, you need to replace your old battery with a new one. In this article, we'll find out how
Tools needed to change your scooter battery:
Do you know that most scooters use lithium ion batteries because they are durable and tough? If your scooter stops every now and then and does not give you the speed you desire, it is time to change your scooter battery. Replacing the battery requires simple steps that you must follow.
But first, here are some essential tools that you will need for the replacement of the battery of an electric scooter:
Step 1: Remove screws first
The first step is to locate the battery and then remove the cover that covers it. For a scooter, the battery is normally located under the step. To remove the battery, you will need a Phillips screwdriver, then you need to remove the four screws that are on the cover. Remember to keep all screws where you removed them to avoid confusion as to their location. Now remove the Allen bolts with the 8mm Allen key. Remove the third pair of screws with the screwdriver and the last pair with the screwdriver and wrench.
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Step 2: Remove the old connected battery
Remove the old battery by removing the bar that holds them in place. Remember that you will also need to remove the cables that secure the battery. Now unplugging the cables will be easy. There is a large plug that can be easily removed by pressing the clip. For the other two plugs, you will need pliers to remove them. Grasp the plugs and pull them straight back. As the battery is connected, you need to remove it directly.
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Step 3: Assemble the battery
When you replace the old battery, buy a new battery of substitution. Now put the battery straight into place and place it with the longer wire towards the back of the scooter. Start plugging the cables together with the pliers. First connect the bottom wires, then the top wire. Make sure that the plastic cover of the plug should be connected to the metal connectors in order to reduce the risk of current.
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Step 4: Secure your battery
Before reinstalling the platform, be sure to reinstall the battery retention strap using the screwdriver. Finally, install the platform by placing all the screws in the same position that you removed them.
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Conclusion:
In four simple steps, you can replace the battery of your electric scooter. This process is almost universal; this is how you will install replacement batteries for almost any brand of scooter.
The battery of an electrical device is like a fuel tank. The larger the tank, the more fuel you can store and the further you can go. Most brands of scooters come with preinstalled batteries, which can last up to four or five years.
Once original batteries exhausted, one of the most important things is to choose an original replacement battery from a genuine seller. Check the watt-hour capacity, voltage, and amp-hour capacity that your scooter can handle and purchase a battery accordingly.
Learn more about your scooters:
Here is an article that serves as a guide and helps you choose your scooter better before purchasing. For this, we give you the details on the characteristics and the different types of scooter.
