How To Test a 12V Lithium Battery: Beginner Friendly! Voltage/Internal Resistance/ Capacity and More

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0:00 Intro
0:17 Take System Apart
0:27 Case Inspection
1:10 Voltage Test
2:35 Internal Resistance Test
4:56 Load Test?
5:09 Capacity Test
7:16 Reconnect Batteries and Test

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