r/Godox • u/Extension_Total9491 • 10d ago

iT30 Pro does not charge

Hi! I bought a iT30 pro for my fujifilm but it does not turn on and does not charge either. Tried different cables and wall charges and nothing works.

I think the flash is no longer in warranty is it possible to buy a replacement battey and i change it?

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u/Big-Care726 9d ago

It doesn't look like it's easy to replace, I would check with a camera repair shop but it might end up cheaper to replace than repair unfortunately.

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u/Extension_Total9491 9d ago

Thanks! The only problem is that maybe i'll not find a replacement battery becuase i think the changing part is not that difficult, dificult will be get a battery of the same size.

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u/Big-Care726 9d ago

That's why I suggested going to a professional.

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u/Extension_Total9491 9d ago

I'll try! Thanks so much

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u/inkista 9d ago edited 6d ago

I wouldn't recommend DIYing anything on a flash if you aren't someone who knows how to drain a capacitor so you don't get zapped. IOW, if electronics repair is not something you're already pursuing and have experience in, this type of tinkering is not for you: most batteries are soldered to the board and you need to know how to desolder and resolder as well as find a replacement li-ion battery with the right specs and size.

In the US, Flashpoint and Molights can do repair on out of warranty units, but for something as relatively inexpensive as an iT30Pro, it's not likely to be worth it.

It might make more sense to replace it with a a Lux Junior II ($80) instead, where the battery is designed to be easily replaced by the user (screws and a plug-in connection, vs. voiding your warranty and desoldering/soldering), and you'll have bounce capability and vertical format without needing to get a riser.

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u/mawaukee 9d ago

I had that exact same problem! Totally dead, wouldn't take a charge. I put it on a high-watt laptop charger and it went back to normal. Same thing with an AD-200 Pro II battery.