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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 04:38 PM
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Ordered it from Amazon. Not packed well. Box was obviously dropped at some point during shipment. Upper corner of the battery itself is damaged but battery does not appear to be leaking. They are already sending a replacement. I don't feel this battery is safe to use. Is my thinking correct here?

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I wouldn't use it. It's not leaking now, but it might be too late when you notice that it is.
 
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Yeah, pretty much what I was thinking. All the vibs and such could make it start leaking down the line.
 
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Let me state the obvious. If they are sending you a replacement WHY would you use it?
 
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100% valid point. Just hoping the replacement they send is not damaged as well.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by modular
100% valid point. Just hoping the replacement they send is not damaged as well.
I understand ... "once bitten, twice shy"
 
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I wouldn't use that battery.
 
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nope its no longer sealed
 
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Don't use it! It is very dangerous! Ship it to me, I'll pay for shipping.
 
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Don't use it! It is very dangerous! Ship it to me, I'll pay for shipping.
Said the guy who destroyed an $800 seat trying to save $150.
 
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