Just scratched my battery! at DVinfo.net

Mitch B. Davis · October 25th, 2004, 06:16 PM

I don't believe this. Got a new hard case and tried to fit a 5400 mAH battery into a tight (erm, VERY tight) compartment. It ended up getting wedged and the only way for me to finally get it back out was to use a thin plastic element as a pincer of sorts. End result - multiple scratches on the battery casing. They're surface marks (several nasty gouges, close to what could be called deep - or let's just say, there are tracks in the plastic - ,but nothing has been exposed and the battery is working perfectly), but I'm wondering if the battery is still safe to use? It looks only slightly rougher than banged up handling wear, but the plastic is definitely pretty scratched up on one side. Never had this experience before, and am unsure of what to do. Help!!!

Jeff Donald · October 25th, 2004, 06:30 PM

Scratches on the battery case will not effect the performance or overall life of the battery.

Don Bloom · October 25th, 2004, 06:32 PM

Mitch,
If you saw what my batteries looked like, you'd know that as long as the case isn't cracked or bashed in or has other severe damage that the battery will probably operate just fine and be safe to use. My batteries have gotten beat to death from an appearance stand point but still perform flawlessly and I haven't turned green from any chemical reactions as of yet :-)

(DISCLAIMER) In the event that your battery should cause you to lose an eye,your hearing, become impotent, lose sleep at night or anyother medical,physical or mental ailment please remember, I am not a battery doctor nor do I play one on TV. Please use this advice at your own risk, do not drive after reading this advice, do not operate heavy machinery, do not swim for at least 2 hours after reading this.

I'm sure you'll be fine.

Don B

Bill Ravens · October 28th, 2004, 02:47 PM

Don..

you forgot to add...

"..and I approve this message"

Don Bloom · October 28th, 2004, 03:51 PM

Bill,
Thanks. I did forget that and now I'll probably lose the election on some technical point. :-)
Don B

October 25th, 2004, 06:16 PM	#1
Mitch B. Davis Tourist Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 3	Just scratched my battery! I don't believe this. Got a new hard case and tried to fit a 5400 mAH battery into a tight (erm, VERY tight) compartment. It ended up getting wedged and the only way for me to finally get it back out was to use a thin plastic element as a pincer of sorts. End result - multiple scratches on the battery casing. They're surface marks (several nasty gouges, close to what could be called deep - or let's just say, there are tracks in the plastic - ,but nothing has been exposed and the battery is working perfectly), but I'm wondering if the battery is still safe to use? It looks only slightly rougher than banged up handling wear, but the plastic is definitely pretty scratched up on one side. Never had this experience before, and am unsure of what to do. Help!!!

October 25th, 2004, 06:30 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Scratches on the battery case will not effect the performance or overall life of the battery. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

October 25th, 2004, 06:32 PM	#3
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Mitch, If you saw what my batteries looked like, you'd know that as long as the case isn't cracked or bashed in or has other severe damage that the battery will probably operate just fine and be safe to use. My batteries have gotten beat to death from an appearance stand point but still perform flawlessly and I haven't turned green from any chemical reactions as of yet :-) (DISCLAIMER) In the event that your battery should cause you to lose an eye,your hearing, become impotent, lose sleep at night or anyother medical,physical or mental ailment please remember, I am not a battery doctor nor do I play one on TV. Please use this advice at your own risk, do not drive after reading this advice, do not operate heavy machinery, do not swim for at least 2 hours after reading this. I'm sure you'll be fine. Don B

October 28th, 2004, 02:47 PM	#4
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	Don.. you forgot to add... "..and I approve this message"

October 28th, 2004, 03:51 PM	#5
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Bill, Thanks. I did forget that and now I'll probably lose the election on some technical point. :-) Don B