NiCd cells. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pic Dude" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [EE]: Laptop battery fading > Are suggesting this for Li-Ion or Nicad batteries? > -Neil. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: pic microcontroller discussion list > [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Jinx > Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 6:38 PM > To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU > Subject: Re: [EE]: Laptop battery fading > > > > "An alternative to zapping is that you can apply > > a high (eg 15V) voltage to the cell while > > keeping a very close eye on a voltmeter." > > > I'm not going to recommend nor try this approach > > I understand your caveat. It does work but you DO NOT > wander off and make a cuppa or answer the phone. > Immediately the voltage starts to rise you disconnect > the 15V. Zapping is a safer option > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: > [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads > > -- > http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! > email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body > > -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body