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+# Removing a LiPo Protection Board #
+
+As we have documented 
+[elsewhere](http://gag.com/bdale/blog/posts/Batteries_and_Pyro_Circuits.html),
+the protection circuit boards included in many LiPo batteries such as the
+ones we sold up until April of 2013 can often do more harm than good in 
+rocket applications.  This document explains how to remove the protection
+circuit board entirely, should you choose to tackle this on your own.
+
+Please note that LiPo batteries have a very low source impedance, which means
+they can deliver massive amounts of current if you short the terminals.  We
+don't mean to scare anyone familiar with electronic soldering away from this
+job, but please be careful, wear eye protection, and have a fire extinguisher 
+nearby while performing this work "just in case".
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+# Misc Documents #
+
+These documents are either authored by Altus Metrum but explain things that 
+are outside of the scope of our normal product documentation, or are documents
+we have collected that we think provide useful reference information for our
+friends and customers.  We hope these documents will be of assistance to 
+others, but as in all things related to hobby rocketry, please remember to 
+think before you act!
+
+## How-To Documents ##
+
+ * [Remove the protection circuit board from a LiPo battery](./FixBattery)
+
+## Collected References ##
+