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Originally Posted by jaxx6166
Sony's a pain in the ass when it comes to chargers. If the battery drops down to dangerously low levels, it tends to shrink up and try and protect itself.
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Because a single over discharge of a lithium polymer battery can damage it to teh point it will not work.
And in extreme cases, can cause the battery to "vent with flames" when trying to recharge.
Be glad Sony readers are smart enough to protect the battery and your house. And yes, houses have been burnt down by faulty lipo battery placks.