FM-12 THE BATTERY WILL NOT INSERT FULLY INTO A COMPATIBLE TOOL OR CHARGER

FM-12 THE BATTERY WILL NOT INSERT FULLY INTO A COMPATIBLE TOOL OR CHARGER

• Wrong battery platform, identity mismatch, or an adapter is being attempted
• Debris obstructs the insertion stem, guide surfaces, tool cavity, or charger socket
• The stem, guide rib, seating stop, housing, or mating cavity is distorted
• Contacts or insulating barriers are bent or displaced
• The tool or charger interface, rather than the battery, is damaged

1. The battery inserts to the normal electrical seat with ordinary straight-line pressure, or the fit fault is isolated to the pack versus interface.

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• Known-good compatible pack

• The cylinder pack stops before the normal seated position or requires abnormal force in a compatible Bosch 12V Max tool or approved charger.

  The cylinder pack stops before the normal seated position or requires abnormal force in a 1. Confirm BAT414 is printed on the battery and the mating product is Bosch 10.8V/12V

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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