Ridgid R861152B 18V Brushless 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver For Parts Or Repair R-204

The drill powers on but immediately stops operating when moved or put under load. This suggests an internal mechanical issue, battery connection problem, or internal switch failure.

The stated fault does not map to a single common repair part, so treat this as a parts or board-level unit and confirm the real cost before buying. The common failure points for this kind of item are below for reference. Subtract the relevant one from the $36 margin to gauge the real spread.

Common faults for this model

• Dead battery pack$25 to $60eBayAmazon
• Charger / charging (battery or charger)$20 to $60eBayAmazon
• Trigger / switch (won't power on)$10 to $25eBayAmazon
• Chuck$15 to $35eBayAmazon
• Blade clamp / holder$10 to $30eBayAmazon
• Hammer / clutch mechanism$20 to $60eBayAmazon
• Nail jam / driver blade (misfires)$15 to $50eBayAmazon
• Spindle lock / button$8 to $25eBayAmazon
• Shaft / housing$15 to $50eBayAmazon
• Motor brushes$8 to $20eBayAmazon
• Motor / armature$30 to $60eBayAmazon

Repair costs are rough parts estimates, not a diagnosis of this exact unit. Confirm the fault and your repair path before you buy.