Recharging plates, also known as charging plates, is an Ancient device used to wirelessly charge electronics. The only known device is aboard the Destiny and was initially only compatible with Ancient technology, but was modified by Sgt. Hunter Riley and other members of the Destiny expedition to also charge Earth technology. By placing an object on the surface for a short time, it is recharged, however leaving an object (at least one of Tau'ri origin) on the plate for too long will "fry" it.