Re: [NTLK] Slightly OT: Slamin' battery renewal

From: Andrei Chichak (acpmiedm_at_telusplanet.net)
Date: Wed Apr 28 2004 - 09:21:01 PDT

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>I'm about to do my Newton Pack. I'm a little nervous about dropping it, so I
>figure that I will just slam it against the counter for about 5 minutes or
>so. My question is:
> Should I discharge it completely before attempting this?

No, don't bother. BUT 5 minutes is a bit extreem. I just gave it 3 of 4
good whacks. You are only trying to shift a few dendrites, not deform the
plastic.

Andrei

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