Dell laptops strike back!!!

The_Beast · 08-16-2006, 12:37 AM

Just saw it on ABC News. Dell are recalling 4 million of there batteries.

PC eye · 08-16-2006, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Number_Of_The_Beast

Just saw it on ABC News. Dell are recalling 4 million of there batteries.

Actually the total number is somewhat more like 4.1 million according to the report you can read through at http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=2317192

"DALLAS Aug 15, 2006 (AP)— Dell Inc.'s record-setting recall of 4.1 million notebook computer batteries raised safety concerns about the power source of countless electronic devices, but experts said the problem appears to stem from flaws in the production of the laptop batteries, not the underlying technology."

Motoxrdude · 08-16-2006, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PC eye

Actually the total number is somewhat more like 4.1 million according to the report you can read through at http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=2317192

"DALLAS Aug 15, 2006 (AP)— Dell Inc.'s record-setting recall of 4.1 million notebook computer batteries raised safety concerns about the power source of countless electronic devices, but experts said the problem appears to stem from flaws in the production of the laptop batteries, not the underlying technology."

O, thanks for the correction

gamerman4 · 08-16-2006, 03:10 AM

I just saw it on Attack of the Show, they showed some of the pics form the Japanese conference incident. I guess my timing on putting this article up is pretty good though I saw the THG incident article weeks ago.

P11 · 08-16-2006, 03:20 AM

Old news.....well, for me at least. If you guys haven't heard dell has recalled 4 million laptop batteries about 2 days ago.

Edit: Seems someone already posted the recall

dmantek7 · 08-17-2006, 10:55 PM

From what I understand the problem seems to be in the lithium battery itself. What do you guys think of that?

PC eye · 08-17-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dmantek7

From what I understand the problem seems to be in the lithium battery itself. What do you guys think of that?

That's the 4.1 million Sony made Lithium batteries that have been overheating and even catching on fire cooking laptops in your face suddenly. That's a disaapointment since Sony generally makes reliable products. But a recall can happen in any line of manufacturing. Look at some cheap autos and see that enough!

08-16-2006, 03:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
gamerman4 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkansas Age: 19 Posts: 2,806	I just saw it on Attack of the Show, they showed some of the pics form the Japanese conference incident. I guess my timing on putting this article up is pretty good though I saw the THG incident article weeks ago. __________________ Intel Q6600 @ 3.00 Ghz Xigmatek HDT-S1283 ASUS P5Q SE PLUS HDDs:1 x 500GB 1x 750GB 1x 1000GB 2 x 2GB OCZ DDR2 1066 ATi Radeon HD 4870 1024MB PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Logitech Z-5500 there shouldn't be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

08-16-2006, 03:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
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08-17-2006, 10:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
dmantek7 New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: see home page Posts: 2	From what I understand the problem seems to be in the lithium battery itself. What do you guys think of that? __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get"-Forrest Gump http://www.dmantek.com

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08-16-2006, 12:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
The_Beast Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Age: 18 Posts: 3,300	Just saw it on ABC News. Dell are recalling 4 million of there batteries.