on 10/2/01 11:54 AM, oliver.brose_at_t-online.de at oliver.brose_at_t-online.de
wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> I just got my MP130 (the secon time I buy this model, I seem to like it a
> lot..), but it lacks a power-adaptor.
> As it also lacks batteries (*grr*), I will get me some NIMHs for it.
>
> In
> http://karchive.info.apple.com/article.html?orig=til&artnum=21114
> Apple states that one can use the MP2k fastcharger with old MPs.
>
> I know that one really should not charge NIMHs inside the MP130 (as some
> say), but I think I'll take the risk - or is this no good idea, because of
> the fastcharger?
It's not a good idea because the power manager in the 130 expects to
recharge NiCADs, not NiMH, which don't have the same power characteristics
than NiCADs. So, unless you deliberately want to damage your 130, don't do
that and recharge your NiMH into their own charger.
-Laurent.
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