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Subject: Re: "HD register error" after deep discharge with low batteries

Re: "HD register error" after deep discharge with low batteries

From: Chris Holt <amiga2k_at_cox.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 07:51:38 -0400

On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 04:32:19 +0200 (CEST), Gajdos_at_metatem.net wrote:

> To me it seems as if the "deep discharge" caused the batteries to
> discharge so deep that they refuse to be charged again. Could it have
> something to do with the fact that the batteries were already at 4% -
> well below the 10% where charging is supposed to start again?

No. Assuming there is no internal short, the Archos could not drain the
batteries very far below the recommended 1v/cell limit that is recommended
for complete discharge of NiMh batteries. Totally draining NiMh batteries
with a resistor, light bulb, etc. is definately not recommended and can
damage the batteries, but it is highly unlikely that an electronic device
such as the Archos could accomplish this.

> Any help with my little precious much appreciated, and maybe send out a
> little warning about using "deep discharge" when the batteries are
> already very low.

The 1.26 original firmware indicates that this may be an older unit. How
long have the original batteries been in use? A $10 investment in a set
of 1800 - 2000 Mah cells would rule out the possiblity of exhausted
batteries.

deep discharge is very safe, and will extend the life and number of cycles
for most users. No need for a warning about that.

> Thanks,
> /Gajdos
Received on 2003-07-09

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