Convert Your Old Laptop Battery Into a Power Bank

In this project I will show you how to convert a battery from an old laptop into a power bank which can charge an ordinary phone 4 to 5 times with a single charge. Let's get started!

The video gives you a basic overview which steps are necessary to create your own power bank. But I will present you more detailed information in the following steps.

Here is a list of parts you will need for this project (affiliate links):

Aliexpress:

1x TP4056: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX8n0hp

1x Micro USB Breakout: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWadkSj

1x Toggle Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9dxPD5

1x XL6009 Boost Converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dV6Xwtt

1x 5mm Red LED: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dV63r7D

2x 5mm Green LED: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dV63r7D

1x 2.2kΩ Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt

1x Female USB Port: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWadkSj

Amazon.de:

1x TP4056: http://amzn.to/1NnD3hB

1x Micro USB Breakout: http://amzn.to/1PNqUYL

1x Toggle Switch: http://amzn.to/1KiXL53

1x XL6009 Boost Converter: http://amzn.to/1PNr1TX

1x 5mm Red LED: http://amzn.to/1PNrrd5

2x 5mm Green LED: http://amzn.to/1PNrvcL

1x 2.2kΩ Resistor: http://amzn.to/1E9uEhN

1x Female USB Port: http://amzn.to/1PNrxBt

Ebay:

1x TP4056: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Micro USB Breakout: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Toggle Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x XL6009 Boost Converter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 5mm Red LED: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x 5mm Green LED: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?..

1x 2.2kΩ Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Female USB Port: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Here you can find pictures on how my wiring looks like. Simply recreate it inside your case and everything should work just fine.

You did it. You just converted an old useless laptop battery into a power bank.

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