[Tfug] Li ion "events"

[johngalt1]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bexley Hall" <bexley401>
To: <tfug at tfug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:40 AM
Subject: [Tfug] Li ion "events"


> Hi,
> 
> There's been much news about Li ion battery recalls.
> And the "spectacular" consequences of their failures.
> 
> Has anyone any FIRST HAND experience with an actual 
> (catastrophic) failure?
> 
> I'm curious as to whether or not there were any
> warning signs that, in hindsight, would have lead
> you to believe the battery was unhealthy (i.e.,
> not holding a charge, etc.).
> 
> And, when the failure occured (while the device was
> off but being charged; while the unit was on; etc.).
> 
> And, of course, the end result!  :>
> 
> Battery technology is a royal PITA.  Each technology has
> *some* big downside.  However, Li ion's seem to be far
> more life threatening than NiMH, NiCd, etc.


Heh, what about lithium polymer batteries?

http://video.google.com/videosearch?&q=li-po%20battery#