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Apple Powerbook and iBook Battery Recall
doubleacr writes "The Register is reporting that Apple is recalling batteries in 12 and 15 inch Powerbook and 12 inch iBooks sold between October 2004 and May 2005. Apple has set up a page with info on model number and serial numbers of batteries affected, and also how to get a replacement."
I rather like my exploding iBattery, thanks.
Q. Can I use my iBook or PowerBook without the battery in it?
A. Yes, once you've removed the affected battery, just plug in the AC adapter to power the computer.
And I thought only Windows users were dumb. How silly of me!
So that's why it keeps smoking! I'm so used to overclocked systems I thought that was normal.
Maybe if I scratch the serial number up...
"...the components could overheat and catch figure."
Get hot and strike a pose.
DO NOT put them in a washing machine and puncture them with a screwdriver!
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Seriously. Everyone knows that the only people who use Macs are either teh ghey or they are wannabe geeks who are to inept to use Linux but who do not want the stigma of using windows so they go buy a poseur Mac and then think that they are cool.
..when they pry it from my cold, dead fing-
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Oh wait, this is a good thing. Nevermind.
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"The danger posed by these batteries is at its greatest when soaked in water and then stabbed with a screwdriver or other blunt object."
Just kidding. But it's true for the iPod, remember?
I am scientifically inaccurate.
Apple has asked 128,000 notebook computer users to return their PowerBook or iBook batteries on the off-chance the components could overheat and catch figure. I'd be interested in purchasing a computer that can catch figures for me.
God spoke to me.
It's incredible! I got my new battery from the recall, and my Powerbook is faster than ever before! Whether it's software or hardware, Apple just keeps getting better!
So how long before Microsoft copies this?
er.. i mean....
Who should we complain to in the KDE team about being slow and lazy in adding this feature? My Toshiba running FBSD hasn't had any troubles with the battery! Those KDE folks are slow and lazy.
er... i mean....
Good job Apple.. Glad to see someone taking some responsibility.
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At any rate, my girlfriend, M (her real name is Olivia, but she feels that being part of the human community means identity must be simplified) said "Geez, Renfrew, don't you think you should at least pour some espresso on that?" I couldn't reply, as my penis was being seared and my mouse was starting to get sticky. I tried to think "What would Steve Jobs do in a situation like this?" but all I could think of was that he would probably order a muffin with a low-fat margarine substitute.
Well maybe youd like to explain this destroyed powerbook then. the heat was enough to buckled the frame and everything.
Thanks for the tip, man.
:)
I got a PB around that time, so I should check it out as well.
Although it's probably a good thing that you didn't get first post. Strongbad would have torn apart your post for spelling!
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"Apple has asked 128,000 notebook computer users to return their PowerBook or iBook batteries on the off-chance the components could overheat and catch figure."
In a related note, the Register's reporting and editing have been outsourced to Bangalore.
Paris Hilton had her ibook's battery explode on her lap, all that we could hear her say was... 'That's hot!'
He who knows best knows how little he knows. - Thomas Jefferson
... welcome our new Consumer Product Safety Commission overlords.
Ahem, sorry... this is getting really old, isn't it?
Despite what EULAs say, most software is sold, not licensed.
"They're mainly manufactured in Guadalahara, Mexico"
I think that you mean, Guadalahara Meksiko.
Thank you
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I'm using it right now and haven't had a singl
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WE always had problems with the batteries and logic boards going out like crazy. Would anyone care to wager a guess why?
Because you were working in a repair company, so people didn't bring you the ones that worked?
What I say does not represent the views of my employers, my friends, my cats, or myself.
No, they don't. Li-Ion batteries are destroyed if they are mischarged, and placing the battery in parallel with the power supply would be extremely dangerous. The battery would likely burn and/or explode the first time that it was connected due to overcharging.
Modern laptops have extensive power circuitry to preciscely control the charging cycle of the battery.
Except, apparently for Apple laptops.
*ducks*
"I was writing a paper on the PowerBook, and it was, like, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep! And then, like, the battery exploded acid all over me. And I was, like 'ow.' It devoured my skin. It was really good skin. And then I had to do get grafts and I had to do it fast so it wasn't as good. It's kind of a bummer."