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What exactly happens to those batteries once you’re done with them? And why is replacing them so dang hard? We explore the how’s and the why’s. 

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MUSIC CREDIT
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Intro: Laszlo - Supernova
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Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:16 Cautions
1:32 Basic components
2:40 We can do this.. right? 
3:46 Pack prep
6:47 Building the pack 
7:54 Spot welding
9:35 POP
9:50 Back-up plan
11:50 He's OK 
12:50 Mishap
14:02 Battery repair realities
15:10 BMS Types
17:20 Middle Ground
18:09 How YOU can help