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Apple Powerbook and iBook Battery Recall

Posted by Zonk on from the my-pants-are-melting dept.

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."

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  1. Nah by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I rather like my exploding iBattery, thanks.

  2. Explains a lot. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    So that's why it keeps smoking! I'm so used to overclocked systems I thought that was normal.

  3. From TFA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "...the components could overheat and catch figure."

    Get hot and strike a pose.

  4. Whatever you do.. by PopeAlien · · Score: 5, Funny

    DO NOT put them in a washing machine and puncture them with a screwdriver!

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    1. Re:Whatever you do.. by HAKdragon · · Score: 5, Funny

      Homer Simpson: See? Because of me, now they have a warning

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  5. How do they do it? by jargoone · · Score: 5, Funny

    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!

  6. Re:Nuts, Not My Battery by pantycrickets · · Score: 5, Funny

    Maybe if I scratch the serial number up...

    Then you'll be guilty of defacing a battery. A felony in most states!

  7. Re:affected by dwlovell · · Score: 5, Funny

    Obvious, not Informative

  8. Re:Nuts, Not My Battery by tunesmith · · Score: 5, Funny

    assault on battery. :-)

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