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Hover-1 Nomad Battery Replacement

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If your Nomad does not charge, dies quickly, or does not drive predictably, your battery may be dying or damaged. Follow this guide to replace the battery in the Hover-1 Nomad.

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    • Break the two warranty stickers by poking a screwdriver through them or peeling them off.

    • Remove the following twenty screws by rotating the screwdriver counterclockwise:

    • Eight 16.2mm Phillips #2 screws

    • Eight 15mm Phillips #2 screws

    • Four 19.1mm Phillips #2 screws

    • The holes containing most of the screws are deep and narrow. A screwdriver with interchangable bits will not be able to reach them.

    • Do not over-tighten the screws during reassembly. Over-tightened screws can crack the plastic channels holding the shell to the frame of the hoverboard.

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    • Use a nylon spudger to pry the metal handle away from the outer shell.

    • Rotate the metal handle toward the center of the hoverboard to unlock the plate from the retaining clips.

    • Lift the hoverboard off the metal handle.

    • Repeat for the handle on the other side of the hoverboard.

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    • Lift the plastic cover on each side up and away from the device.

    • Multiple wires connect the circuit boards to the outer shell. Remove the shell gently to avoid damaging the wires or components.

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    • Disconnect the following wires by pinching the connector tabs and pulling the plugs out of the connectors:

    • Charging port wires

    • Speaker assembly wires

    • Power button wires

    • Headlight wires

    • Only the headlight wires need to be disconnected from the other circuit board.

    • Ensure the wires are connected to the correct ports on the circuit board during reassembly.

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    • Cut the two zip ties around the bundle of wires with cutting pliers.

    • The zip tie is secured tightly around the wires. Be careful not to nick or cut any of the wires while removing the zip tie.

    • Do not puncture or cut the lithium-ion battery. Especially with a battery this large, the battery can catch fire or explode if damaged.

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    • Disconnect the circuit boards from the battery by pulling both battery connectors apart.

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    • Disconnect the following wires connecting the circuit boards to the sensors and motors:

    • Disconnect the white connectors by pinching the tab and pulling up on the connectors.

    • Disconnect the black connectors by pulling the two sides apart.

    • Disconnect the green, yellow, and blue cables by pulling back the plastic shielding and pulling the ends apart.

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    • Remove the four 14mm Phillips #1 screws in the corners of each circuit board by turning the screwdriver counterclockwise.

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    • Remove the circuit board by pulling it up and out of the hoverboard.

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    • Remove the four 15mm screws from the battery cage with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Do not puncture or cut the lithium-ion battery. Especially with a battery this large, the battery can catch fire or explode if damaged.

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    • Lift the battery cage up and off the battery.

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    • Remove the battery by lifting it off the hoverboard frame.

    • The battery is attached to the frame with an adhesive strip. It can be removed by hand with some force.

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

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