> >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? >> > >Because having both an X & a Y chromosome makes the risk of things >*blowing up* seem like a *good* thing. > >The thought process is kind of like: > >"heh, hey, if it works, I'll have a 'like-new' battery... and if it >fails, at least it will be *really cool to watch!*... heh." > >=)
Ha -- and I was going to write about my heritage. In our part of the country, the last thing Bubba ever says is "Hey y'all, watch this!". Shocking these cells to eek out a little more life, and risking popping one of those cells is just plain stupid. But then, I doubt these fellas have spent a whole lot of time working in an ER. The technique can work on some cells, as was pointed out -- but it's an inefficient way to restore life to the battery pack. Chuck has the better idea. Now Chuck, what I really want to know is where the hell can I get a 1U 19" rack chassis with at least a 200W power supply for under $100? I've got this pile of iMac carcasses just waiting for a new home and I'm not about to pay Marathon $400. laters paul PS: don't get your pantyhose in a knot boys.... it's a fun idea to jolt those cells, but awful awful dumb if you lose an eye or end up wiping cadmium drool from your tongue as an end result. -- ---------- 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>
