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First post, by matze79

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What happens when Varta Leaks ?

we all know what happens when this damn little blue thing leaks all over your mainboard,
and destroys a decent piece of HW 😒

Please send me your Photos for http://www.vartaleaks.com 😁

And other Funstuff releated to Varta 😀

Thanks

Matthias

https://www.retrokits.de - blog, retro projects, hdd clicker, diy soundcards etc
https://www.retroianer.de - german retro computer board

Reply 1 of 6, by yawetaG

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I'm not sure naming a website after a single battery maker ("Varta") when batteries in computers can be made by many different companies is entirely a good idea...

Reply 3 of 6, by yawetaG

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gdjacobs wrote:

Varta was a common (most common?) supplier of NiCd/NiMH batteries.

I was trying to (subtly) allude to the fact that most companies don't particularly like it when their name is sullied (for whatever reason). Can't say I will be surprised if this one results in a Cease and Desist order since Varta still exists...

Reply 4 of 6, by Errius

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You need to inspect all batteries regularly and remove them completely before putting computers into storage for extended periods. Preemptive replacement is probably also a good idea.

Is this too much voodoo?

Reply 5 of 6, by gdjacobs

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yawetaG wrote:

I was trying to (subtly) allude to the fact that most companies don't particularly like it when their name is sullied (for whatever reason). Can't say I will be surprised if this one results in a Cease and Desist order since Varta still exists...

Less a question of slander than trademark infringement. Badcaps.net is still around, after all.

All hail the Great Capacitor Brand Finder

Reply 6 of 6, by matze79

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Removed all non Varta Batteries, so it shows only VARTA leaks 😁

https://www.retrokits.de - blog, retro projects, hdd clicker, diy soundcards etc
https://www.retroianer.de - german retro computer board