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Thread ID: 77385	2007-03-07 21:02:00	Lenovo laptop battery recall...	johcar (6283)	PC World Chat

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531092	2007-03-07 21:02:00	Just got this from Consumer: Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computer batteries The problem The batteries can overheat and cause a fire if they are struck forcefully. Details 9-cell lithium-ion batteries sold with (or sold separately to be used with) the following Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computers: ThinkPad R60 and R60e series ThinkPad T60 and T60p series ThinkPad Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p series Only 9-cell batteries with the part number FRU P/N 92P1131 are being recalled. The batteries were manufactured for use with ThinkPad notebook computers that shipped worldwide between November 2005 and February 2007. See the Lenovo website for further information on whether your battery is part of the recall. What to do Stop using the recalled batteries and order a free replacement either online or contact Lenovo on 0800 426 7378. Until a replacement battery arrives, if you intend to transport your computer or use it in a manner that may subject it to strong external impact, you should turn off the system, remove the battery and only power the computer with the AC adapter and power cord. I find the cause of the recall amusing. Who would "forcefully strike" their laptop battery? OK I realise this probably includes something else forcefully striking the battery - but I imagine that most circumstances like this would also cause significant damage to the laptop. So a banged up battery would be the least of your worries. Maybe Lenovo owners are a different breed and make a habit of hitting their batteries....	johcar (6283)
531093	2007-03-08 00:05:00	Perhaps they should have simply said: " Beware if you drop it"?	Laura (43)
531094	2007-03-08 11:09:00	Laura, are you trying to inflict poverty on the legal profession? Shame on you. ;)	R2x1 (4628)
531095	2007-03-08 12:14:00	Laura, are you trying to inflict poverty on the legal profession? Shame on you. ;) Nope - just remembering the Sub-Editor's Gospel. "Never use two words where one will do."	Laura (43)
531096	2007-03-08 21:10:00	Nope - just remembering the Sub-Editor's Gospel. "Never use two words where one will do."To which the corollary is "...unless you are being paid by the word."	johcar (6283)
531097	2007-03-09 00:04:00	To which the corollary is "...unless you are being paid by the word." True, Oh King. But sadly, my employers usually preferred my deathless prose to be concise, rather than rambling. Perhaps web designers are paid by the word..?	Laura (43)
531098	2007-03-09 05:41:00	"... If you intend to ... use it in a manner that may subject it to strong external impact . . ." Lenovo are obviously proud of the construction of the computer. The problem is with the wimpy batteries made by someone else. :cool:	Graham L (2)
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