FM-16: LIQUID ENTERED, OR THE CHARGER SMOKES, SPARKS, BURNS, OR MELTS

FM-16 LIQUID ENTERED, OR THE CHARGER SMOKES, SPARKS, BURNS, OR MELTS

• Water or cleaner entered the housing or cavity
• Internal power component or wiring failed
• Conductive contamination caused a short
• Damaged cord, contact, or battery arced
• Severe overheating progressed to active damage

1. The affected charger and battery remain permanently out of service until an authorized safe disposition is completed.

Warn other people away and disconnect power only from a safe location, such as the branch breaker when the plug or charger is unsafe to approach.

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

• Liquid has entered the charger or battery interface, or the charger shows smoke, sparks, burning odor, charring, melting, or active electrical arcing.

  Liquid has entered the charger or battery interface, or Warn other people away and disconnect power only from a safe

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

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