Brand new cells are available and have a higher capacity than the old cells ever had. Since the new cells are only $4 a piece, why bother with pyrotechnic exercises such as these?
Kris Feldmann Thus wrote <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 17:16:21 EST > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) > Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Duo Battery Problems - WARNING > > > In a message dated 2/27/02 4:21:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >Thanks for the pointers. > > > >How would you suggest I go about using a power supply to zap the > >individual cells? I'll use my fog lamp connectors on my car as a last > >resort only, so I'm curious about trying the other methods first. > > > As mentioned, the least likely to be damaged item is a battery charger. > Don't forget that you want enough juice to "hit" the cell quickly. A typical > charger is able to output around 10 amps instantanous current which should do > the trick. Also, make sure you get the terminals right. The problem with > charging at a high amp rate is that you can literally melt the battery and > case! > > Good luck with it and be careful! > 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
