Kevin R wrote:
"Travis Jordan" wrote in message
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Kevin R wrote:

http://www.surfbaud.co.uk/knowledgeb...rbishment.html

The article fails to mention that many batteries have charging /
metering electronics in them, and that sometimes these fail instead of
the batteries. Repair and replacement of the electronics is a bit
more.....trouble.


true but most are battery issues
Kevin

That's not been my experience. When you remove power from the
electronics, the battery monitor chip can't be reset without
knowing what to do or having the right software. I've managed a couple
that used chips that have data sheets. Most have been dismal failures.
Good cells that still won't run the computer.

If the pack is still alive, some have reported success by wiring up a
bunch of power supplies and replacing the cells "hot".
mike

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