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From: forrette@sim.berkeley.edu (Steve Forrette)
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Subject: Nicad "Memory"
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Date: 16 Jul 90 22:58:32 GMT
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Can someone recap the discussion of "memory" in nicad batteries?  I'm
having a problem with my HT5300 AT&T cordless phone.  I had it
unplugged for about two months, and like a dummy didn't disconnect the
battery in the handset.  So, I assume that it was on standby (since it
was off the base for awhile), and totally discharged the battery.
This is bad news, right?  It's been charging for over two days, and
reads only 2.65 volts.  The battery is rated at 3.6V, 720mAh.  When I
take the handset off the base, the LO BATTERY light comes on, and none
of the keys do anything.  Any thoughts?