By RichardPosted Saturday 11th August 2007 23:31 GMT
It's a minor detail that people generally don't talk about - if you overcharge a Li-Ion (or Li-Po) cell, it is very likely to "Vent with flame".
Short-circuits can have the same effect as well!
Inside every commercially-available Li-Ion battery pack there is a charge-monitor IC and thermal fuse system that tries to prevent this - that "Fuel Gauge" on your laptop isn't only there for your convenience - it's there to protect your loins as well!
Comments on: Another 1,400 Sony batteries sent for slaughter
redesign #
By Alan Donaly Posted Saturday 11th August 2007 02:49 GMT
Has anyone been keeping count? #
By t3h Posted Saturday 11th August 2007 05:53 GMT
Li-Ion is fundamentally unstable anyway. #
By Richard Posted Saturday 11th August 2007 23:31 GMT