In an attempt to modify my brand new Tx battery to fit my transmitter, I waa trying to remove the +ve wire from a servo type lead with a flat head screwdriver. I accidently connected the ground and vcc wires with the screwdriver because they are next to each other and there was a small spark and the wire heated up for 10 seconds as it shorted for a split second.

Is my battery okay? I hope it isn't destroyed, I have only had it for a few hours and it's my first LiPo battery!

Is your battery warm ? Has it swelled ? What is the voltage of the pack ? Is there any burning smell ?

No the battery never heated up, only the wires that shorted did. It hasn't swelled either and there is no burning smell anywhere.

It's 11.1V Turnigy 1450 MaH Tx pack.

what voltage are the cells at ?

I was testing out my new charger so I charged it for like 5 seconds, and it said 3.8V per cell. It's a brand new Tx battery that I received today, and I haven't charged it yet, so the only charge it has is whatever it came with when it was shipped from HK.

If the voltage has not dropped then its fine . Nothing wrong with your lipo , but be careful with them . If they catch fire they burn at a very high temperature.

Should I do a discharge and recharge?

You can , but dont forget it to bring back to its storage voltage ie 3.8 v per cell . Never keep a lipo fully charged , never discharge it bellow 3v .

I have started discharging the LiPo and all 3 cells are at 3.8V. There isn't any heat emanating from the battery, so am I lucky and safe?

Yes , to be safe dont let the voltage of your battery fall below 3.6 v (if it goes bellow 3 , it wont be good)

[Admin Note] Topic moved to the appropriate board, and name updated to reflect the actual topic (not just the author's state of mind during the incident).

NB: Pun intended