2015Batteries/Power forum
Repair of loose wire connection on AB battery plate assembly
What the thread found
- A disconnected wire on an AB battery plate typically connects to a diode component mounted on the back plate
- The diode in this assembly functions to prevent cross-charging between battery cells
- If the connection point shows a snapped pin rather than a loose solder joint, the diode itself needs replacement rather than rewiring
- A replacement diode for this application is usually a Schottky type diode and costs approximately two dollars
Depends on
- The exact diode model was not identified in the discussion
- Whether the connection requires soldering or uses a different attachment method was not definitively resolved