It as just been anouced on BBC news, that Dell are to recall 1.400.000 lap tops, as they are prone to explode, they have a problem with the batteries
2006-08-15 06:24:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
No. They are recalling 4.1 million batteries, not the laptops. Dell will ship a replacement battery to anyone affected. Until the new battery arrives customers are advised to stop using the batteries they have and operate solely off AC power until the replacement battery is sent. The faulty batteries were produced by Sony who Dell is now blaming for the problem.
2006-08-15 06:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by conradj213 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard this on the radio this morning.
Aparently there is a fault with the batteries and they are recalling 4 million laptops. The problem can cause the battery to catch fire.
More details here
https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/
and here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4793143.stm
2006-08-15 06:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by Steve C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 11:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re-read the article. It says SOME models of laptop BATTERIES MAY have a fault which MAY cause fires due to overheating. Keep the facts straight cut down on the dramatics.
2006-08-15 09:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by nicolette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have just been on the Dell site to check my battery,(www.dell.com) link at bottom of page battery recall easy to follow instructions free replacement if your battery is one listed. Mines ok.
2006-08-15 06:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem isnt specifically just dells...
These same batteries are used in non-dell too.
2006-08-15 06:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by pcreamer2000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is just the batteries - you can contact dell and they will let you know if your battery is one of the ones being recalled. - if it is they will help you with what to do - sending back and getting a new one..
2006-08-15 06:29:41 · answer #7 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sony batteries, according to Fox tv.
2006-08-15 06:29:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to Dell.com and click on the recall link
there is a section to enter your battery number to see if it one that has been recalled
2006-08-15 06:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by Comfortably Numb™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not explode but catch on fire. they recommend plugging them in and not using them on battery. I find it funny that the batteries were made by Sony, a competitor.
2006-08-15 06:30:28 · answer #10 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋