Dead MXC charger for CXS

[Fredrick]

Hi guys,

So the charger for my CXS batteries are currently dead, no blinks sounds or anything when plugged in. I just wanted to ask here if anyone else experienced this, and have any tips?

Its outside of warranty, would buying a new charger be cheaper than sending it in for repair (will it even be repaired?).

Norwegian user here

EDIT: Oh, and I've opened it.. The fuse is intact, don't know what else I can check for in there.

 

[AlexThePalex]

When you open a Festool charger you'll find that all that's inside is 1 circuit board. That's the entire charger, with some plastic around it.

No idea how Festool prices and availabilty are in Norway, but here in Holland a new charger costs €64 while the circuit board to repair the charger would cost €100 + labour + shipping.

Easy choice.

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[oldie]

Forgive me asking the obvious - are you plugging into a socket with power to it? 
Also, have you checked the 5 amp fuse in the plug itself? 
Is it possible the lead from the plug to the charger is damaged? 

There is nothing else you can check yourself.  A competent, experienced electronic technician - used to
fault finding to component level could make further checks - maybe even repair it; but hardly worth the effort. 

As Alex suggests - just get a new one; or maybe a used second drill with charger?? 

Richard (UK) 

 

[Holmz]

One could check if the AC was getting to the board, or ideally one who knows how.

 

[Fredrick]

Sorry I didnt come back to you guys

We dont have a fuse in the AC plug in Norway. I've also measured it to reach the board so I know its not the cable.

Seems to be a capasitor, but it's beyond me to change that on this piece