Re: [NTLK] OMP Battery Life

From: Peter Cameron (pdwc_at_sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri May 23 2003 - 12:39:11 PDT


Matt Janeczek wrote:

> Is it safe to tape over that probe to let the
> MessagePad charge itself?
   The OMP circuitry is not designed to charge NiMH cells. It was made to charge NiCd so charging NiMH cells (which can get very hot during charging) could be a hazard.

Peter

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