nitecore i4 problem/question

[jonescreek]

Hi I have had my nitcore i4 for about a month now recently the third bay stays lit up like it has a fully charged batt in it even when its empty. but lights act normally with a batt in it. any idea what could be going on here?

 

[Switched]

Nope! I would just pay close attention to ensure it operates correctly (through the cycle), then of course when in doubt, toss it and buy another one.

 

[fccwpe]

I concur, for the most part, with Switched, however I would add that if you are using protected batteries I would keep a close eye on it. If you are using unprotected batteries, I would just get another charger. I would not risk a fire or venting if the charger malfunctioned.

 

[Switched]

I concur, for the most part, with Switched, however I would add that if you are using protected batteries I would keep a close eye on it. If you are using unprotected batteries, I would just get another charger. I would not risk a fire or venting if the charger malfunctioned.

supported! In my reply "pay close attention" = do not charge unattended. Mots people do not want to hear toss it. So I gave him an option.

 

[jonescreek]

got some batts in it now...keeping a close eye on it and will measure them and report back when there finished... thanks for the opinions

 

[Bmays]

I got one today (v2). Something was rattling around inside it so I opened it up and there was 1 choke laying loose and 1 hanging on by 1 of the 2 wires.

The worst soldering I have seen in years. I bought it on the recommendations of others but I am really regretting buying this.

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[jonescreek]

well seems that the thrird bay is over charging...batts in that bay are coming off as 4.32v... I think its still under warranty...came from fasttech...waiting for a responce...we shall see

 

[Bmays]

I re-soldered the choke that had plum fell off the board on mine. Touched up many crapy solder joints and its working now. I have a replacement on the way from the ebay seller so if this one keeps working I'll have two.

Will be keeping a close eye on the battery voltages when they come off.

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[jonescreek]

I re-soldered the choke that had plum fell off the board on mine. Touched up many crapy solder joints and its working now. I have a replacement on the way from the ebay seller so if this one keeps working I'll have two.

well I was offered "a little discount via a store credit if I'm willing to keep it"
guess I will just find another somewhere else and keep this one and take it apart to see if I can find the prob and maybe do some re-soldering and keep it as a spare since the other 3 bays seem to be ok

 

[Bmays]

You could take it apart and check those two chokes. Mine look like a 5 o'clock on Friday job....

Its surface mount stuff so I wouldn't have been able to do anything other than that But it's worth a look.

However I'm not sure I would trust that bay from this point forward

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[jonescreek]

thanks for the idea...will check it out when I get time and report back