Bissell ION Rechargeable Vacuums Lithium Ion Battery Pack Schematic

Introduction

Schematic and instructions for replacing rechargeable battery pack for Bissell ION vacuums.

Tools:

• Soldering Iron
• Solder
• Flux

Parts:

• 18650 Battery (4) - LG MG1 or equivalent

Step 1 - Battery

Push the silver button to disconnect the dirt dish from the handheld vacuum.

Step 2

Remove the four 4.4cm screws using your P0 screwdriver head and screwdriver.

Remove the Bissell sign to remove the two 4.4cm screws, using your P0 screwdriver head and screwdriver.

Step 3

Using the metal spudger, insert and lift up to remove the frame from the body.

Move along the line and repeat on the other side.

Step 4

Remove the orange frame.

Remove the 3 screws on the right side of the vacuum.

Step 5

With metal spudger remove the metal clip on both sides.

Pull device apart using great force.

Step 6 - Battery Pack Schematic

The schematic shows four 3.62v batteries wired in series. Each battery is an LG MG1 18650 Li-Ion battery with specifications of 2850mAh and 10A.

Three wires lead to a female connector, likely for cell balancing and voltage sensing. These wires are blue, yellow, and white (represented as black in the schematic).

An inline fuse, rated F16AH250VP, is present on the positive lead of the battery pack.

Step 7 - Assembling the battery pack

Detach the old battery pack from the circuit board. The power leads were crimped and can be easily decrimped with needle-nose pliers.

Gently pry the 3-wire female plug from the circuit board.

Disassemble and desolder the old pack. Loosely assemble the new batteries, utilizing the original holding bracket and wires.

Solder the batteries together according to the schematic. Wrap the completed pack in shrink wrap or electrical tape.

Connect the positive (+) and negative (-) leads using crimps, solder, or small wire nuts. Wire nuts were used in this process.

Reconnect the 3-wire plug to the circuit board.

Place the battery pack in the handle location and reassemble the vacuum.

There are no replacement battery packs available for the Bissell Bolt-ION series of rechargeable vacuum cleaners.

Creating your own replacement battery pack is feasible for those with moderate soldering skills. It is recommended to purchase replacement batteries with soldering tabs. Four new batteries are estimated to cost around $25.