I do wonder why the batteries become 'bricked', though. All I've heard so far is just that 'they do', not why.
He referenced http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery#Electrochem...
"The overall reaction has its limits. Overdischarge supersaturates lithium cobalt oxide, leading to the production of lithium oxide, possibly by the following irreversible reaction:"
I do wonder why the batteries become 'bricked', though. All I've heard so far is just that 'they do', not why.