In a message dated 5/8/01 3:00:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I once tried this myself- (failed miserably...) and IIRC the batteries >were soldered to a metal strip for electrical contact. Did you somehow >use the original metal strip, or did you use wire to wire the batteries >together David, you need to get "tabbed" batteries to allow interconnection without killing the cell (heat tends to have a negative effect on NiCads!). I get Sanyo 4/5's "A" cells for a couple of bucks each, solder them together in a row (look at the cells in the battery to see how they go together), then put the cells into the batt case, align the tabs, and solder the rows together. The tabs allow soldering without transferring enough heat to the cell to kill it. If you have an arc tabber, even better! (spot welds the tabs together) I also get a bit crazy....I leave out the thermal fuse. My batts live in cases when they're not in the Duo....so for me, little risk. YMMV My last rebuild netted me over 2 hrs solid use on a charge....quite happy! Andrew ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
