-> pack), but then instead of getting just over 7 to 8 hours on
-> standby, I get only 3 with a talktime of little more than 20 minutes
-> before it's dead.
-> Is the battery wearing out and do I need to replace it, and if it
Your battery is suffering from what is commonly called memory.
-> isn't wearing out, is there a way of putting some extra life back
-> into it? ..and is there any truth that you don't really need to buy
-> a dedicated replacement battery (a non-Motorola type?)
Yes, By doing several charge-discharge cycles, you can bring back the
capacity of the battery. I use a special charger that performs that
function but you can do the same thing by running your phone till it
shuts off then charging it. Repeat this several times.
You can use any nicad battery as long as it's the same voltage and
connection.
Carl
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