storing new M10 battery

[Roger65]

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On 6/7/2024 at 8:36 AM, jdlaing said:

I think I can show you how to resuscitate that battery.

I have also recently purchased a new BP- SCL5 battery that will not accept a charge. I know this is an old thread, but would you be willing to PM me the information about reviving these batteries?

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[jdlaing]

11 hours ago, Roger65 said:

I have also recently purchased a new BP- SCL5 battery that will not accept a charge. I know this is an old thread, but would you be willing to PM me the information about reviving these batteries?

That battery should be under warranty and should be replaced.

To jump start a camera battery just Google it. There are several videos out there that will show you.

Here is one:

 

Edited September 12, 2024 by jdlaing

[Roger65]

Thanks! I had seen that video. I wasn’t sure if it was safe. 
 

I can get this one replaced but I fear the new one will be the same. These are all old NOS batteries. I will give that method a try.  

[mujk]

There is a reason why chargers don't have this jump start mechanism built-in. As can be seen from the videos, jump starting a Lithium battery by using a power source that does not control the charging process (other than maybe limiting the current somewhat) may actually wake up the battery to a state where the charger thinks it is working properly. But it is hard to tell if the the battery has suffered any damage by the deep sleep state or by the jump start, possibly later resulting in swelling, overheating or catching fire. If I decided to jump start a battery in this way I would never leave that battery unattended when charging.