[Tfug] Li ion "events"

[johngalt1]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bexley Hall" <bexley401>
To: "Tucson Free Unix Group" <tfug at tfug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Tfug] Li ion "events"


> --- On Tue, 11/11/08, johngalt1 <johngalt1> wrote:
>
>> Heh, what about lithium polymer batteries?
>>
>> http://video.google.com/videosearch?&q=li-po%20battery#
>
> Yes, I think the problem is impurities in the Li.

?

> (Li is rather reactive)

Bingo.

> But, I'm curious if there are any "signs" that can
> alert you that this sort of thing is "coming" before you
> find yourself looking for a new laptop...

Once the battery is made and the pack is assembled, your 
cards have been dealt.

> Or, things to *avoid* that would otherwise precipitate
> such an event.

Avoid improper handling, overcharging and improper disposal.