My PowerAdd Pilot X7 powerbank failed - the torch LED is permanently on, the switch is unresponsive and there's was a burning smell when I connected a charge lead. This teardown was needed because I couldn't turn the torch LED off.

By Julian

Youtuber, shed dweller, solar charge controller aficionado

14 thoughts on “20,000mah failed powerbank teardown”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CraftyMulligar says:

    I got that problem on my cheap Sony head phones. The blue led stays on for some reason. But I can still charge it up.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CraftyMulligar says:

    I guess just cut the wire cut the led off.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CraftyMulligar says:

    1st part of video oh oh is this going to turn out to be a fire bomb 💣 🔥

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gardensofgrief says:

    smd ceramic capacitor

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tarcau Dragos says:

    I have a question. What company produced the batteries inside? I had exactly the same type of powerbank. And I suffered the exact same thing. After serving me at least 5 years with a loss of max 20% of capacity I made the mistake of charging it with a fast charger, that burned it. I am very sad. It was the best and most sustainable powerbank. But … I took the batteries and mounted them in another power bank where the batteries lasted only 2 years. It works perfectly and I hope it will last me another 2-3 years.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars YRT Racing Team says:

    What if,.., i load the powerbank with his own power? 🙄 so, the mini usb and the usb at the other end of that cable in the same block te same time 😋 ..curious

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anon ymous says:

    I knew this was junk.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! R PAtel says:

    Sir I want to buy these powerbank's motherbord from were can I buy it?
    Plz reply

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Praba Thangavel says:

    Did u found the replacement for the same board. I need to know this pcb supplier

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Praba Thangavel says:

    Same problem I face in my power bank. I need a replacement pcb of same one. Where can I find it?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ABHIRAJ SRIVASTAVA says:

    Please show how to open it

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Towerdog says:

    Looks like a ravpower 16750 mah in the thumbnail

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hxm says:

    I have this power bank and it doesn’t charge anything or even charge itself

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brotang Youst says:

    Just a random guess but maybe one or 2 of the cells died and tried to discharge the other cells and the bps couldn't manage the current between cells and burnt out. I know bugger all but I'd test each cell individually 1st.

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