Yes they can - I've had that happen too. If its worth the hassle, I think Duracell will replace that - just contact them. Good thing it wasn't in a device!
Quoted from smiley:Yeah, me too. I get the impression from some that the reason they use these is they don't leak.
All batteries leak. Lithium batteries can just go for a longer period of time without leaking, and when they do, it's usually less messy.
That's why NVRAM is usually the best option when possible.
Thanks for info. I also assumed that the coin batteries would not leak. Some of my games I did not convert to NRVAM based on my false assumption....
Batteries won't keep a charge when they start leaking correct? So if you're aren't playing you're games enough to know if the batteries are dead, take them out. If you're collection is too large to do that, then get NVRAM. I think those are good rules unless you like living dangerously.
Quoted from volcanodiver:gee, according to people here they never leak...
and pin prices always go up...
and leds produce no heat...
and anyone who disagrees is kaneda...
and unicorn vomit GI is awesome...
Maybe theres a lot of crap info here.
Just curious - are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of guy?
Quoted from dmbjunky:Batteries won't keep a charge when they start leaking correct?
They can leak at any time. Holding a charge (or not) has little to do with it. Leaking batteries can still hold a charge for a good while. Although, by the time a battery does go dead because of a leak, it's usually too late and you have a big mess on your hands (or rather, the board).
Quoted from KrustyBurger:Just curious - are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of guy?
I wonder who stole half my drink. And why did the leave the rest, is it bad?
Quoted from volcanodiver:I wonder who stole half my drink. And why did the leave the rest, is it bad?
To their quick surprise, they accidentally sipped the entire drink and just spat out what they didn't want
Quoted from Billc479:I think Duracell will replace
I did fill out a form on their website, have not heard from them. Will keep you posted.
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