Hello Jim & Karen...
Welcome... (sadly... you have drawn a chatty fixer)...
Other than the (many: Black & Decker, Craftsman, Skilsaw & Melwakee) power tools that have defective cords (easily detected by wiggling the cord around) I have had a couple
where serious detective work was required
... one very used & loved... the other new (both Makita) so I don't PRECISELY know Where that proverbial pop-out part {10' spring: usually) hidden inside of (your Ryobi) all appliances to persecute us amateurs (SPECIFICALLY)... but I am confident you proceed cautiously you can get in & out of your drill... and you will be the better for it (possibly the RYOBI too).
The only guarantee I ever offer... is that if you (carelessly) pop
this tool apart most likely you WILL NOT be able to get it back together again.
Take GOOD USABLE pictures before you start... and as your work progresses... If you have an assistant... put the plug in your POCKET.
I don't (ever) mind having spare parts... and even as an amateur... I have a better batting average than the PROs... and I pass all my savings DIRECTLY back to my OWN pocket.
Most home-owner drills have low hours and are pretty clean...
If this is a WELL USED unit... clean it up with a vac, damp cloth and compressed air before even thinking about opening it.
Also... get some new motor brushes (if available)... and pick up some CRC contact (electrical: see below (around $9)) cleaner before you start. Make sure everything is completely dry before proceeding,
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ryobi-carbon-brushes-ps-7931-17.html
If the unit has low hours... you are (most probably) looking for
bad connection or foreign object.
Good luck & happy hunting!
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I would spray a little bit of WD-40 while pointing the bit up towards the sky. The fit is very tight and any rust can jam the bit. When the tool is stored properly to prevent rust and used regularly this won't happen. If I'm going to use bit with rust I wire brush it first and then put a drop of oil on it.
Do you notice any clicking sound upon depression of the power switch? If no sound or slight movement when you press the switch, you need to check the wirings and the brushes - (if there are brushes)
When the motor attempt to run during the jam, heat can build up and cause internal damage. Wirings and smaller electronic components can get fired during the jam. Check this before you decide to turn it in for professional service.
It probably is because the battery has failed, maybe you have not charged for a long period and put it away discharged, maybe put a meter across the terminals to see the voltage, even if flat it should still read 12v or not far short, if its much less than that then I am afraid you need a new battery, you can probably get one here Ryobi cordless power tool drill screwdriver battery replacement
Hello Lee, Although I'm not familiar with your model, I have noticed the same problem with other manufacturers . I have had to glue plastic strips to the button that is used to unlatch it from the charger once I got the battery dislodged.
hold the black part of the chuck with one hand and turn on drill with a bump and the chuck will open. then insert bit. if you feel chuck not open reverse the switch and it will open.
Yes! Rechargeable batteries can be rejuvenated by draining them fully and then recharging fully and then repeating a few times! The trick is to fully drain and fully charge!
Put the bit in a vise and try to turn the drill to release the bit. You will need to put a wrench on the area of the drill that's holding the bit and do the turning by the wrench.
I just went through this with Porter Cable 18V but I can't say it is the same for Ryobi. On the PC, all 18V batteries are interchangable on the tools, but the charging needs are different. A dedicated NiCad charger can't shouldn't be used for liOn but the later chargers will work for either battery.
Ryobi offers an 18V upgrade:
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