I broke open my FT-60's original battery pack when it failed similarly.? I found 1 cell that had fully failed, 1 that had low capacity, and 4 that worked well and had lower series resistance than other NiMH AA cells I have around.? I applied tape to the outsides as insulation and blobs of solder to the crumpled bonding strips on the positive terminals, turning them into button-top cells.? They're now in service for other appliances.? I stuffed 2 Li-ion flat cells into the enclosure and have been enjoying its lighter weight and higher capacity ever since.
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