FAO: Dell Laptop Owners - Page 2

Mondo · 15-08-2006, 14:40

Well, think of it this way, you'll get a new battery in return. I got mine just before April 2004 and it now last about 60% of it used to, so a new battery would do nicely.

Mark · 15-08-2006, 14:40

I was thinking what an environmental mess this would be, but with that many hopefully some form of recycling would be possible.

Mondo · 15-08-2006, 14:53

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Originally Posted by Captain Scarlet

I was thinking what an environmental mess this would be, but with that many hopefully some form of recycling would be possible.

They should be able to recycle them, the chemicals in the battery would be the same, it's probably some other parts that needs replacing.

Feek · 15-08-2006, 15:48

We've got loads of these at work, and guess who's copped the job of managing this?

Nismo · 15-08-2006, 19:17

Home battery is not affected, however some (150+) of our older work lappys need theirs replacing

Zirax · 15-08-2006, 19:27

phew my 9400 is ok, just gotta check my mums 9300 as thats in the timeframe as well

Kell_ee001 · 15-08-2006, 19:32

We sell several of the Inspiron's so we've had bother with this. Interestingly, they say it "could pose a risk of fire" which is strange considering they (apparently) only found out about the problem because a couple set on fire.

Mark · 15-08-2006, 19:36

It was all started because one exploded (literally) at a conference in Japan. Originally that was thought to be isolated, but then people started sending in pictures of frazzled laptops. In every case I've seen the problem is directly above the battery compartment, so I guess that's a good clue.

Gives a whole new meaning to the 'frying eggs' jibe.

Zirax · 15-08-2006, 19:42

I remember seeing the exploding laptop vid, was it on el reg or /. ? At the time I thought that it wasn't good news for dells image.

Mark · 15-08-2006, 19:43

It'll have been on both. I saw it on El Reg. Was on the BBC 6 O'clock news tonight as well.

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Nismo Columbian Coffee Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 81	Home battery is not affected, however some (150+) of our older work lappys need theirs replacing __________________

15-08-2006, 19:32	#17
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	We sell several of the Inspiron's so we've had bother with this. Interestingly, they say it "could pose a risk of fire" which is strange considering they (apparently) only found out about the problem because a couple set on fire. __________________

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Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I was thinking what an environmental mess this would be, but with that many hopefully some form of recycling would be possible.

15-08-2006, 19:27	#16
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	phew my 9400 is ok, just gotta check my mums 9300 as thats in the timeframe as well

15-08-2006, 19:36	#18
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	It was all started because one exploded (literally) at a conference in Japan. Originally that was thought to be isolated, but then people started sending in pictures of frazzled laptops. In every case I've seen the problem is directly above the battery compartment, so I guess that's a good clue. Gives a whole new meaning to the 'frying eggs' jibe.

15-08-2006, 19:42	#19
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I remember seeing the exploding laptop vid, was it on el reg or /. ? At the time I thought that it wasn't good news for dells image.

15-08-2006, 19:43	#20
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	It'll have been on both. I saw it on El Reg. Was on the BBC 6 O'clock news tonight as well.