Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)
Introduction
Baseus launched two fast charging pocket power banks, which come with built-in cables. According to the different cables it comes with, it is divided into two types: USB-C and Lightning, which are used for charging Android phones and old iPhones. ChargerLAB has introduced this product of Baseus before, and you can click on the link to view it.
Next, let's take a look at the internal components and structure.
Product Appearance
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602550694.jpeg)
The Baseus logo and selling point description are printed on the front of the box.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602550470.jpeg)
The manufacturer info is printed on the back. I'll introduce the detailed introduction below based on the product itself.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602550228.jpeg)
The packaging contains a power bank, instruction manual, warranty card, and cartoon stickers.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602550155.jpeg)
It has a two-color gradient transition of blue and orange. The plastic casing looks like a thin layer of ice on the surface of a popsicle. The product is small and exquisite.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602545870.jpeg)
A major feature of the product is that it comes with a Lightning cable and is designed with a corresponding fixed slot on the body.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602545630.jpeg)
The cable can be used as a lanyard when not charging.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602545414.jpeg)
The Baseus logo and the words 20W are printed on the front of the product, and an indicator light is in the upper left corner.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602545393.jpeg)
Four blue indicator lights, each representing 25% battery, making it easy to use.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602545125.jpeg)
In addition to the Lightning cable slot, there's a power button and a USB-C port on the top.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602544879.jpeg)
The plastic sheet of the USB-C port on the left is orange-red. The port area has a concave design, which can play a particular stabilizing role when plugging in the cable.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602544675.jpeg)
Specs infos are printed on the back.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602544489.jpeg)
Model is PPKDC05I. The battery capacity is 5200mAh. And the energy is about 19.24Wh. The USB-C can support up to 18W input power. And it can output up to 20W. The product has passed CE, FCC, and UKCA certifications.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602544189.jpeg)
The length of the power bank is about 93mm (3.66 inches).
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602543943.jpeg)
The width is about 53mm (2.09 inches).
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602543750.jpeg)
And the thickness is about 23mm (0.9 inches).
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602543564.jpeg)
The lightning cable length is about 15cm (5.91 inches).
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602543337.jpeg)
The weight is about 139g (4.9 oz).
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602543194.jpeg)
The ChargerLAB POWER-Z MF001 shows that the Lightning cable is not original one.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602542925.jpeg)
The ChargerLAB POWER-Z KM003C shows that the USB-C port supports FCP, SCP, AFC, QC3+/4+, SFCP, PD3.0, PPS, and DCP protocols.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602542776.jpeg)
It has three fixed PODs of 5V2.4A, 9V2.22A, and 12V1.67A, and a set of PPS of 3.3-11V2A.
Teardown
Now that we’ve finished unboxing this power bank, it’s time to take it apart and examine its internal components and structure.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602542558.jpeg)
The casing adopts a two-layer design; after removing the translucent casing, we can see the inner layer is a gradient color. It is very eye-catching.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602542369.jpeg)
After opening the case fixed by buckles, you can see that the light is covered with foam to avoid light leaks.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602542187.jpeg)
There is an aerogel sticker, which can reduce the surface temperature of the power bank.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602542521.png)
The internal components of the power bank are fixed with screws. A white thermal pad is attached to the side of the PCBA module and fixed with foam.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602541765.jpeg)
After removing the top components, another thermal pad is attached to the PCB, and the battery is connected through solder joints.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602541641.png)
There is a thermistor on the side of the two batteries, which is used to detect the temperature rise of the battery.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602541029.jpeg)
A thermal pad is pasted inside the casing.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602540858.jpeg)
There is also an aerogel sticker under the thermal pad.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602540521.jpeg)
Two batteries are connected in parallel. The battery voltage and limited charging voltage are 3.7V and 4.4V, respectively. The capacity is 2600mAh, and the power is 9.62Wh.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602540246.jpeg)
The battery protection chip, master control chip, 2.2μH alloy inductor, and Lightning cable are all on the front of the PCBA module.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602540030.jpeg)
And a power button, USB-C socket, and filter capacitor are on the back. The battery indicator light is covered by foam.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602535717.jpeg)
The SoC is from Injoinic and is used to provide a maximum output capacity of 22.5W and supports four port controls: USB-A x 2, MicroUSB, and USB-C. In application, only one inductor is needed to realize the buck and boost functions. Model is IP5356.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602535799.png)
Here is all the information about the Injoinic IP5356.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602534877.jpeg)
The chip is from Xysemi and is used for overcharge, over-discharge, and over-current protection. Model is XB8886M.
![Teardown of Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank (PPKDC05I)-Chargerlab](https://www.chargerlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024011602534338.jpeg)
Well, that's all components of the Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank.
Summary of ChargerLAB
Baseus 20W Popsicle USB-C Power Bank supports two-way fast charging and PD, PPS protocols. It has good compatibility with Apple and Android phones.
This power bank has passed CE, FCC, and UKCA certifications. It uses a large alloy inductor and several thermal pads to prevent temperature rise effectively. It also looks like a popsicle and its unique appearance can attract attention.
Related Articles:
1. For Your Tesla | Teardown of Baseus 45W PD Expansion Dock (BS-TS002)
2. Review of Baseus 140W PD3.1 Power Bank (2C1A)
3. Review of Baseus 240W USB-C Fast Charging Cable