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From: lch3e@holmes.acc.Virginia.EDU (Lauren C. Howard)
Subject: An easy fix for nicads that REALLY works!
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Easy FIX for NICADS that REALLY works!

It's simple, it's easy, and it really works well!



First reinforce the battery pack (if in one) with clear cellophane tape.



Then drop the battery,  onto it's side,  on the floor from about 6

ft. up. You  want it to be a really HARD drop:  but don't break the

battery.  Do this seven  or more times for each battery.



If it's in a pack, drop the pack so each battery hits the floor seven

times.



I know this seems crazy,  but it DOES work,  and well.  If it doesn't

work the  first time,  try again; harder!  You have nothing to lose,

since you'd have to  replace the battery anyway.



An example:  the batteries in my portable printer are 8 years old.  

They were  at  the  point where even after 24 hours charge,  and still

plugged  into  the  charger,  the printer wouldn't operate.  After

dropping, I now get three weeks  of printing from one charge.



So far,  it's never failed.   What have you got to lose?  Post your

results so  others can benefit, and spread the word!