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| [title] If the battery is charged to greater than 3.6V... | |
| [* black] ''Follow these steps if the cell outputs significantly more than 3.6V.'' | |
| - | [* black] In order to get the cell back into a working condition we'll need to cycle it by discharging heavily and then slowly recharging to a point where the RAID card can pick up. |
| - | [* black] Find a ~100 ohm resistor or a torch bulb (flashlight for those over the pond) and connect it directly to the cell terminals, ***''ensuring they do not touch.''*** |
| - | [* black] Leave the battery for a few hours until you no longer see the bulb lit (or just barely), or if you're using a resistor when the cell voltage drops significantly below 3V. Now disconnect the load. |
| - | [* black] ++Never leave the battery unattended while charging / discharging!++ It's not intended to be used in this way, so we need to look after it. |
| + | [* black] In most cases the cell can be recovered by discharging it to 3.6V, where the RAID card will pick up. |
| + | [* black] Find a torch (flashlight for those over the pond) or 12V desk lamp bulb and connect it directly to the cell terminals, ***''ensuring they do not touch.''*** |
| + | [* black] Connect your voltmeter across the terminals and watch the voltage closely. Disconnect the bulb when it reads no more than 3.6V. |
| + | [* black] ++Never leave the battery unattended while charging / discharging!++ It's not intended to be used in this way, so we need to keep a close eye on it. |
| + | [* black] ***Now skip to step 8.*** |