Rechargable battery "memory"

Rechargable battery "memory"

I did hear that you could cure it by leaving it in the freezer for 24 hours. However, I've no idea how true this is and I've never tried it - it really could be an urban legend or one of my geeky friends pulling my leg.

I guess if it's knackered anyway there's no harm in trying it. Just put it inside a thick plastic bag and keep it away from the carrots and peas.

Rechargable battery "memory"

I cured my phone battery once by charging it, then leaving it on with no sim card (so no calls).

It took about a week and a half to run down, then another 10 hours or so to recharge (!) but vastly improved the performance.

Rechargable battery "memory"

Why not just replace it , it's not that expensive , is it ? (and rejuvenation of batteries isn't all it's cracked up to be)

I would, but these ones aren't that easy to get hold of. According to Sony's helpline, I have to order one from Japan and wait up to two months for it, and pay about £30 - I'd rather try all alternatives before that

Rechargable battery "memory"

I'm afraid that even recharagable batteries can only be recharged oh-so-many times, because every time you recharge a battery, it will recharge a little less than it did last time. Basically, what happens when you use a battery is a chemical reaction takes place involving electron transfer, which creates the electricity, and then when you recharge a battery, a current is run through the battery to reverse the chemical reaction and force the electrons back to their original positions. Only you can't do it perfectly, so the battery has a little less juice in than it did originally after each recharge. Stinkin' thermodynamics