Dropped battery pack....how do I tell it is ok?
01-28-2003, 02:18 AM
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Dropped battery pack....how do I tell it is ok?
Check for dents and discard any cells with a significant dent. If no apparent physical damage, I would cycle the pack a couple of times to make sure capacity is OK and remains the same through at least a couple of cycles. Charge and let it sit for a few days and then discharge through a cycler to make sure the self-discharge rate is not unusually high (sign of internal damage). If you're not sure, don't use it as an Rx pack - not worth the risk. (Pack is probably OK unless it hit at an odd angle on a very hard surface.)
Ross
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