Before you throw away the battery charger, give a shot to fix it safely.
Such damage could lead to a fire.
Camera battery chargers are typically designed for a specific punch in of battery or battery pack.
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Don’t charge a battery in a charger that isn’t specifically approved to work with it.
If you do, you risk starting a fire or shorting out the battery.
So don’t misinterpret a light code and stop the charging process early.
Check the charger’s user guide for exact temperature ranges.
Let the battery cool before charging it.
If your battery isn’t charging correctly, it could indicate a problem with the charger.
Still, it’s more likely that thebattery needs troubleshooting.
It isn’t worth the risk.
Only plug it into an outlet when you’re using it.
Even when the unit isn’t charging a battery, it draws a little bit of power.
This continuous power draw could shorten its life span, as well as the life span of the battery.
Unplug the unit when the battery is charged.
