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Analog, there are cases where battery management can learn screwy curves from a combination of curious programming and untested charge cycles. In some of those cases, a discharge can "fix" the battery by resetting or expanding the curve. This problem/fix simulates NiCad memory and fuels retelling of the cause that isn't.
I haven't seen the effect as often the last few years, presumably because power management code has improved and become standardized. Still, it goes as far back as I can remember (SLA laptops), and has affected fairly recent Li-ion models.
One of those things that defies reason until development error is considered.
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