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Newsgroups: alt.consumers.experiences
Subject: Re: Batteries and "memory"
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"Todd Copeland" wrote:
> Perhaps slightly off topic but I have a set of batteries to a cordless drill
> that will no longer charge. I think they have developed "memory". I read
> someplace that I could try placing them in the freezer for 24 hours and then
> removing them and allowing them to go back to room temp over the next 24
> hours. They then might hold a charge. If not, try it again a few times.
> Anyone ever heard of this?
No, but what have you got to lose by trying? At worst, the batteries will
still not work. Of course, a better idea would be to contact the drill's
manufacturer or read the manual if you still have it.
> On a side note, one replacement battery cost $30. I just bought another
> drill set that includes a drill, a radio, and _2_ batteries for $20! Anyone
> who buys a battery would already be a customer of the company. You would
> think they would support there own customers/products a little better.
This is typical. Cell phone batteries can typically cost more than
replacing the phone too. Ditto with cordless phone batteries.