Connector identification

[Biggles2]

Trying to source this particular PCB mount connector used for battery power, anyone familiar with it?

 

[Martaine2005]

Give us more details.
What’s its use?, a laptop?, a tool?, a motor/fan driver?.

As far as I can tell, it’s a 7 pin connector. Without more details, it’s impossible to say.

 

[Biggles2]

It is the connector on an AR2 battery for a G-Tech Air Ram 2 vacuum cleaner. The battery pack itself is healthy and holds a good charge but the female receptacles of the connector are worn and cause intermittent operation. I first thought it was a bespoke connector to the manufacturer but have seen the same connector on compatible versions of battery packs.

 

[baldguyfromblackpool]

Maybe they'll tell you if you ask, or supply one direct. Doubt it but maybe worth a try?

https://www.gtech.co.uk/support/airram-mk2.html
https://www.gtech.co.uk/contact

 

[Martaine2005]

Alibaba and Aliexpress seem to have plenty in all sizes.
Do a google image search for “7 pin pcb mount battery connector “.
You’ll need to measure yours and also the pin pitch etc.
Failing that, get in touch with them and send a photo of yours. They may be able to help you.

 

[baldguyfromblackpool]

Following on, I ended up on a search for "mista 6 pin (5+1) blade pcb mount battery connector" and got one that was 100% perfect, if it wasn't back-to-front :-(

The mirror image part must be out there somewhere, it's a case of finding the magic incantation for Google!

https://www.te.com/en/product-1123688-3.html - ? - that one's 2.5mm between pins

Same one at Mouser

https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/1123688-3?qs=Nd5ninFRCXjk9X8BVE1QzQ==

 

[Martaine2005]

Or…. Take a photo with google photo search?.
I’ve had good results with it in the past.
Regarding the mirror image, maybe it is a mirrored image?. I see that a lot on eBay.

 

[Biggles2]

Following on, I ended up on a search for "mista 6 pin (5+1) blade pcb mount battery connector" and got one that was 100% perfect, if it wasn't back-to-front :-(

The mirror image part must be out there somewhere, it's a case of finding the magic incantation for Google!

https://www.te.com/en/product-1123688-3.html - ? - that one's 2.5mm between pins

Same one at Mouser

https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/1123688-3?qs=Nd5ninFRCXjk9X8BVE1QzQ==

Well done ‘baldguyfromblackpool’, you got it spot on thank you so much.

 

[baldguyfromblackpool]

I just followed on from the previous post & it seemed to work out!

Do a google image search for “7 pin pcb mount battery connector “.

Don't forget to check the pitch etc, and the soldering configuration before ordering. Some differences you might be able to work around if you're good with a dremel etc

Another possible option might be, replace not only the connector on the board, but also the connector on the battery so they match. Whilst googling I did find someone selling the male connector off the battery, separately - a small individual pcb with flying leads - which leads me to believe it would be possible to swap out the battery prongs for a slightly different style?

 

[ahsrabrifat]

Did you search at digikey?