Lol, yea, while I did feel like I could possibly get away with it, I didn't use the battery since I noticed the dent. But the one member I replied to said his batteries have gotten dented before, but just left it at that. I couldnt tell if he meant it like "yea, Ive seen it before, no biggie..."
Indented Negative on Battery
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Copy that. I am curious if a dent on either side poses more of a risk than the other, even though I realize both indicate its time for retirement...
Ive seen those types of posts before. My response to them is always along the lines of "5 out of 6 people who play russian roulette think its a really great and safe game."
yup, the positive side.. if you dent that side... don't just get rid of it, but be afraid that it could vent at any time.
If you are having to ask if a battery is safe to use because of damage, the answer is going to be no.
batteries are cheap, why risk it?
batteries are cheap, why risk it?
I'd be willing to bet that at least 75% of all battery failures started with the words "I wonder...." Mooch would need to confirm that though. But, good on you for asking!
Well, 75% of battery failures with semi thoughtful users. We all saw the last few pocket flare videos where dummies have a loose battery in their pocket with loose change and BOOM! I seriously doubt any of their day was spent using the phrase "I wonder" with regards to their batteries.
I checked the pressure on the negative (the IPV D3) and it doesnt seem exceptionally stiff to me, although I would definitely rate it as firm. It takes a little pressure to push the negative in; with my thumb its pretty easy, but with a locked out index finger I can feel the pressure I am applying. But I never felt like I was in danger of damaging my battery when inserting it. Its not like I really have to shove it in there. Its just a quick, easy insert.
The biggest concern in my mind is the Protection PCB is damaged which could mean an unprotected battery. Hard to judge how deep that indent is from a picture though.
Though I hoped to be able to continue using the battery, I hadn't out of caution. I have 4 other mods that I enjoy using
A spring loaded terminal is not going to dent a battery like this it will take some force like the inertia force from a drop. The sudden stop and the weight of the battery continuing the downward motion. Possibly a mechanical terminal being over tightened could damage a battery for sure.
Most would've done it and posted a thread slamming the IPV for blowing up for no reason. You did good.Though I hoped to be able to continue using the battery, I hadn't out of caution. I have 4 other mods that I enjoy using
Here are pics of the HG2 and the mod. I believe the positive on the HG2 is also has a slight dent. Thats wierd because the positive doesnt protrude or get pushed in.
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Not a fan of the dents in the HG2 either but definitely less pronounced than the HD2. If the mod keeps denting cells then maybe it is time for retirement. No battery sled should have spring loaded posts tight enough to cause that kind of damage on their own.
To me these pictures look like a different battery because that first picture shows a deep dent.
It is a different cell. The first cell was an HD2, thats an HG2. Still damaged, same mod, my guess is faulty sled, but without having the mod in my hands Im just guessing.
Yeah after reviewing the pictures I see it is different cells but just being in a spring loaded sled is not going to do this to batteries. This to me is from the force exerted from inertia and not from sitting in a battery sled.
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