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| If your Dirt Devil Gator (Model Number: BD10100) isn’t starting or staying on for more than 15 seconds, you may need to replace the battery. Follow this guide to replace the battery to keep your Dirt Devil Gator in use! | | | However before using this guide, you may not need to full replace the battery, just charge it! [[Dirt Devil Gator Troubleshooting#Section_Dead_Battery|A dead battery]] is a simple problem with a quick fix to get you started vacuuming again quickly! | | | The battery on the Dirt Devil Gator keeps the machine on and the air flow working, so it can suction dirt and debris. [[Dirt Devil Gator Troubleshooting#Section_Vacuum_Will_Not_Start_Stay_On_For_Long|A dead/damaged battery]] will not power on the device resulting in a possible replacement needing to occur. | | Step 5 requires you to remove the battery from the motor. From there, you must [guide|750|desolder and cut wires|stepid=4049] to replace the old battery with the new one. Follow this guide to [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Solder+and+Desolder+Connections/750#s4049|desolder and solder connections] properly! | | | Before beginning, make sure to power off your device completely and disconnect from any external power source. |
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