Weird cell degradation

[pinkpanda3310]

I took the top cell off today. Before doing anything I put the multimeter on it, the voltage bounced up and down like a yoyo. At first I didn't know what to think but after fiddling with the +tab (swollen end) I realized there was a poor connection inside the cell. Pressure it one way and the voltage was zero, pressure it the other and the v=~3.7. The movement within the cell seemed to better the connection cause it then held a steady 3.74v. So it is not quite as dead as I was anticipating.

How do I drain it? From memory I think your surposed to dunk it in salt water for a day or so.

yer..i read that too.
i had a 3s align 2200 heli lipo with a low cell...i took off the low cell and used the remaining 2s for my t8fg.

i put the low cell in fresh water for 2 days and it was still charged...so i stabbed it loads of times and put it back in for another 2 days...still charged .

in the end i had some fun by shorting it out, it still had enough charge to spark and make the tabs glow ....disclaimer....dont do it...it can be dangerous and cause burns......but its fun
chris