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Originally Posted by davidfor
A warning on this: LiIon batteries are actually quite dangerous. In normal operation, they are fine and can take a lot of abuse. But, if they get damaged somehow, they can explode (search youtube for exploding laptops). One of the ways they can be damaged is to discharge to much and be recharged. Or being overcharged. Doing this is not advisable.
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Yes, I think I'd remove the battery from the device first before discharging a capacitor through it. And I'd probably do it outside, away from combustibles. And I'd probably be delighted if it did explode...
So take my advice with a big grain of salt.