Replacing the old battery on rechargeable bike lights

· Julia Evans · Sept. 27, 2026, 1:32 p.m.
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Julia Evans shares her experience of replacing the old battery on rechargeable bike lights. Despite having minimal electronic skills, she documents each step of the process, including cutting open the light, desoldering the old battery, and soldering in a new one. Her post emphasizes learning through community support at a makerspace and the satisfaction of successfully repairing old electronics. Although the repair was not perfect, she found joy in the project and the opportunity to gain new skills.
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