Re: [NTLK] Bad Re-celled Rechargeable Pack for MP2000/2100

~~~ On 2006/09/29 03:16, Sonny Hung at sonnyhung@gmail.com wrote ~~~

> Well the title pretty much says it all...
> [NTLK] Bad Re-celled Rechargeable Pack for MP2000/2100
>
> But let me clarify it a bit more...
>
> I was discussing the topic with a fellow Newton User having issues
> charging a re-celled rechargeable pack from an unknown
> source/re-celler.
>
> After the Newton User sent me his Newton I discovered a few facts that
> would likely be of interest to some of you out there if not all of
> you.
>
> 1. The re-celled rechargeable pack was way WAY out of specs regarding
> it's physical dimensions. It was too THICK to be inserted into the
> Newton. I tried inserting this pack into my test Newton and it would
> not even go in more than a 1/4" before getting stuck... Very BAD
> re-celling job. I examined the Newton Users Newton and it had a few of
> the case screws loosened to accommodate the pack...
>
> 2. The re-cell pack when compared to my Modified Battery Tray with (4)
> AA NiMH 2400 mAh Cells was way WAY too light... I was given permission
> to tear the pack down and investigate deeper and discovered that who
> ever re-celled the rechargeable pack used (4) AA NiCD 1000 mAh Cells
> (happened to be RadioShack Brand).
>
> Now we know that the OEM Rechargeable Packs are filled with (4) AA
> NiMH 1200 mAh Cells (usually Green; I believe Varitech OEM Brand or
> Unlabeled)..
>
> The charging circuitry definitely was not intended to charge NiCD and
> that might be why it was in 'Waiting' status most of the time and
> sometimes charged the cells after a long LONG wait....
>
> I know that when I inserted my Modified Battery Tray into this User's
> Newton it immediately started charging the cells. Luckily it's
> charging circuitry is still functional but that re-celled rechargeable
> pack is long gone now after I broke it open to investigate but that
> only proves to remind us to be careful about re-celled rechargeable
> packs from unknown sources and what not...
>
> So please check and compare your re-celled rechargeable packs!
> Be careful if it has problems charging! 'Waiting' status too long.
>
> HTH

Sonny,

This is useful especially to us trusting and less experienced users.

Is there a list to consult so we can find *reliable* suppliers?

Shalom.
Christian

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