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lailaikatong
post Oct 14 2006, 02:14 PM
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Hello everyone... I'm sure you guys have come across news about notebook computers bursting into flames.. There's been cases reported all around the world, and a case even happened in Singapore. Not sure whether it's happened in Malaysia though. It's been discovered that the batteries in all of these cases are manufactured by Sony Corp, and the fire hazards are due to small particles causing the battery to short circuit.

Most of major notebook manufacturers are now recalling the batteries. Click on the links I've compiled below to check whether your notebook is affected with the sony manufacured battery recalls, and what to do if it is. Some manufacturers have also issued additional battery recalls but they're mostly because of battery performance problems, not battery safety problems, so i've not included them in the list. Be alert of any announcements from your notebook manufacturer, as some manufacturers who previously said they weren't affected are now recalling the batteries as well.

The battery recalls are causing a shortage in worldwide battery supplies, and new notebook prices are expected to rise! shakehead.gif

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE BY SONY
Sony to Initiate Global Replacement Program for Notebook Computer Battery Packs

AFFECTED MANUFACTURERS
APPLE - Official announcement
DELL - Official announcement
FUJITSU - Official announcement
HITACHI - News article
LENOVO(IBM) - Official announcement
SHARP - News article
TOSHIBA - Official announcement

OTHER MANUFACTURERS
ACER - Recall being considered: News article
BENQ - Status unknown.
FTEC - Status unknown.
HP - Not affected at the moment: News article

Related Links
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Laptop Battery Recall Scorecard
The Wall Street Journal - Consumer Guide to Battery Recall

General Notebook usage tips
- If your laptop is affected, you can still use it. Shut down the laptop, take out the batteries, and use AC adapter instead. Send the battery for replacement immediately!! It's free, and do it before your important data gets roasted.
- Ensure your laptop gets proper ventilation; don't use it on your lap/bed/cushion/etc. A hard, flat surface is best.
- To avoid heat build up, you may want to consider using notebook cooling pads or speedballs.
- read more tips here!
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post Oct 14 2006, 02:21 PM
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post Nov 10 2006, 03:51 PM
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thank god HP/compaq not affected... sweat.gif
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post Dec 25 2006, 06:39 PM
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NEC - Battery Pack Voluntary Replacement Program
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post Jan 21 2007, 02:01 AM
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if my vaio c-13 bought 1 month ago?
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post Jan 21 2007, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(EmperorMeng @ Jan 21 2007, 02:01 AM)
if my vaio c-13 bought 1 month ago?
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yups...what's the status now... unsure.gif
are there still any effected notebook? hmm.gif
thinking of buying a notebook...guess it's in the list of effected manufacturers... sweat.gif
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post Mar 12 2007, 08:50 PM
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Toshiba ended its battery exchange program Jan 07, now what?
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post Apr 8 2007, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(coltan @ Dec 25 2006, 06:39 PM)
NEC - Battery Pack Voluntary Replacement Program
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only that 3 models are affected only?
i have a m540.. the battery drained quite fast though..
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post Apr 28 2007, 06:09 PM
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mine is affected and i only noticed it today after reading the replacement program at acer website! here is what i posted to them just a few minutes ago to their support tech:

my laptop battery has suddenly appears to be weak even though i recharge it full and it refuses to recharge itself when i turn on AC power after i activate my laptop(meaning when I already at windowsXP,using battery,then i turn on AC power,it will not recharge,i'd have to turn on AC power BEFORE i turn on laptop). this problem started since February 2007. After going through Acer website support section, I read through ACER BATTERY EXCHANGE PROGRAM(http://www.acerbatteryrecall.com/AcerWeb/),and suprisingly my battery is among the wanted list! I have the "BT00604001" on green sticker and "0523" on red sticker(which is among the 0521-0545 stated at website)

does anyone know if ACER here at malaysia does replace our batteries? how and where? totally free-of-charge rite?

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post Jun 6 2007, 09:21 PM
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Any latest development on ACER battery recall? Thanks.

Added on June 11, 2007, 1:29 pmAny news anyone? Please.

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post Dec 3 2007, 07:34 PM
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post Jan 9 2008, 10:17 AM
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after upgrading from xp to vista business, my hp laptop battery life is from 3 hours to 1 hours .. is that because of batery problem? .. should i call service center to enquiry?

btw, my laptop is design for vista ..
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post Jan 12 2008, 12:26 PM
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this thread is still alive after 2 years.. powarfull....

all people that have their battery recalled should've sent in and got a new piece of juice pack dy loh... close this thread, please?
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post Aug 26 2008, 03:56 PM
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Sony TZ battery can last for 5 hrs.
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post Sep 15 2008, 12:09 AM
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my IBM R51e was bought 3 yrs ago but not affected
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post Oct 29 2008, 08:47 PM
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This thread has served its purpose already. I'll be locking it and it would be unpinned !
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