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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: "HD register error" after deep discharge with low batteriesRe: "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 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |