My ryobi 7.2v drill will not hold its charge - Ryobi Multi-Volt Battery Charger

SOURCE: can a bad ryobi 18 drill ruin a new 18volt ryobi battery

If the drill has a short in it, then yes, it could short the battery out. Probably in the trigger switch.

SOURCE: Very little juice in freshly charged batteries

have you tried the batterys in any other tool?

you would also need to check the voltage of the batterys they should be at least 18 volts (19 prefered)

then if the batterys do not show charged you would need to make sure the battery charger is putting out voltage.

After that contact your closest Ryobi service center we would check that for free to let you know what you need, I am sure you local place would do the same.

fisherman816

• 68 Answers
• Posted on Nov 07, 2009

SOURCE: my ryobi 14.4v cordless drill won't turn on. The

The problem is most likely the switch.http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ryobi-cordless-drill-parts-c-7931_8051.html

Bob Korsu

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• Posted on Aug 18, 2010

SOURCE: I have a Ryobi 18v

If both batteries won't hold a charge the problem may be the charger (not providing a full charge). If one battery is OK and one not holding a charge, the problem is probably a defect with the battery. I know there expensive, (I recently had to replace one for DeWalt).

SOURCE: Why does my Ryobi 18v

chances are that your batteries are shot. If you do some searching in your local city, see if there is company that will rebuild battery packs for your drill. The packs are around 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of a new pack and they will have better batteries in them. The manufacturer does not put the best grade of batteries in their equipment. So a rebuild is stronger and will last longer.