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ilovemygt
06-19-2001, 10:02 PM
i have a 2400 battery pack that i got to weeks ago it worked fine until yesterday it wouldnt charge completely it would only charge half way i dont think its my charger because it charges my other battery packs i got 3 of the same kind of 2400 and the other 2 charge except this one i have tried to discharge them completely and that still didnt work!!! :confused: :confused: please help
mavrick0611
06-19-2001, 10:46 PM
cant help ya there. never heard of that problem before... if it chargers the others,,, maybe theres a bad connector in the pack from the factory. (pre assmebled correct?) Thats the only thing i can think of a bad,loose, or not connecting at all connector in the pack. but before ripping the heat shrink off get some more opinions.
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KIWIRCGUY
06-19-2001, 11:47 PM
HMMMM could even be a dud cell.
bryceanator
06-20-2001, 01:20 AM
last time you used them did you discharge the batterys?
ilovemygt
06-20-2001, 11:56 AM
yeah i always discharge my batteries
Obi112
06-20-2001, 03:06 PM
Since your asking if a dented cell is bad, I assume you have one... and have also found your problem :D
ilovemygt
06-20-2001, 03:43 PM
i found the bad cell but it wasnt the dented one can i build a five cell pack?
bryceanator
06-20-2001, 04:08 PM
you can buy one separate cell for cheap at your lhs
Obi112
06-20-2001, 06:46 PM
You can use a five cell pack but will run into two problems:

1. Unless you have a charger with adjustable voltage, you may not be able to charge the pack.
2. Since there is one less cell, there will be less voltage and therefore less speed.

Do what bryceums suggested, but a new cell. They are fairly cheap. I know Integy sells single Sanyo 2400s for around $6.
ilovemygt
06-21-2001, 12:04 AM
could a dent in a cell make this happen?
HowieStern
06-21-2001, 12:10 AM
like posted above.. it is most likely you just have one bad cells.... the other 5 are just fine.... (typically)

could a dented cell go bad?? yes indeed.... also, check for any cells that look like they may be leaking...

sounds like you are using pre-made stick packs... if you can return the pack, do it... that is highly unlikely... so you may want to cut off the shrink wrap to be able to more closely inspect each cell... and yes, you can buy more shrink wrap at your LHS later to re-do the pack...

peace out... :)