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NorseHammer · 05-17-2007, 10:50 PM

The cells may be alright in a low C application, say 5 to 8. The ones that you feel are toast may also come back if charge at a very low rate say 100 mah. The pack in the PC probably got out of balance as they don't utilize balanced charging, at least not any any laptop old enough to end up in the scrap bins at work. I've salvaged a few batteries over the years, but don't forget to keep them in a fire resistant location while checking them out and charging them (Terracotta planters etc.)

05-17-2007, 10:50 PM	#2
NorseHammer RCC Expert Contributor I am: Moe N. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Terrace B.C. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 766 Total Props: 0	Low C rate The cells may be alright in a low C application, say 5 to 8. The ones that you feel are toast may also come back if charge at a very low rate say 100 mah. The pack in the PC probably got out of balance as they don't utilize balanced charging, at least not any any laptop old enough to end up in the scrap bins at work. I've salvaged a few batteries over the years, but don't forget to keep them in a fire resistant location while checking them out and charging them (Terracotta planters etc.) __________________ Salutations from the Pacific North WET! S.P.A.D.s, Fibreglas & Balsa EDF's, Foamies, Brushless powered and nitro balsa planes, they're all in my hanger, just don't explain what it all means to the mrs, eh?