LJ writes:

If shorting the battery,and you see bubbles in any cell means your
battery has a shorted cell and a charge will not last.It might start if
you don't let it stand very long.In other words, you'll have to keep
flying,Oh what a live! LJ

Actually, I suspect it's reversed. That means the discharge current
is charging that cell...

In any case, the battery is "He's DEAD, Jim..!"

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