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Originally Posted by S Livingston
How can batteries die based on date of purchase? Who knows how long the battery has been lying about, already in the Kindle, in a warehouse/storeroom/shelf before it is purchased?
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Don't confuse "it's unfortunate that it happens" with "it can't happen."
I believe it. Even alkalines have a finite shelf life.
Lithium ion batteries are generally not intended to be warehoused or stocked for a long time, they are intended to be made, shipped to device makers, and installed in devices.