Apple's had yet another batch of overheating batteries. If you've bought a new iBook or PowerBook recently (or new battery for your laptop) then check to see if you're affected:
http://www.apple.com/uk/support/batteryexchange/
On 20/5/05 3:32, in article 3f6ao3F68i6dU1@redacted.invalid, "Mark Etherington" marke@redacted.invalid wrote:
Apple's had yet another batch of overheating batteries. If you've bought a new iBook or PowerBook recently (or new battery for your laptop) then check to see if you're affected:
http://www.apple.com/uk/support/batteryexchange/
Phew, mine's not affected.
Cheers,
Chris
Mark Etherington marke@redacted.invalid wrote:
Apple's had yet another batch of overheating batteries. If you've bought a new iBook or PowerBook recently (or new battery for your laptop) then check to see if you're affected:
http://www.apple.com/uk/support/batteryexchange/
Cheers for headsup, got 3 machines that could possibly be affected....
Mark Etherington marke@redacted.invalid wrote:
Apple's had yet another batch of overheating batteries. If you've bought a new iBook or PowerBook recently (or new battery for your laptop) then check to see if you're affected:
http://www.apple.com/uk/support/batteryexchange/
Batteries bought between October last year and May this year (I guess that means now!). I've got a new one on its way to me. I was quite chuffed, that's an extra 6 months before I'll need to buy a replacement I thought. Then I saw what a dodgy battery can do:
http://www.danaquarium.com/gallery/macoddities/pbfire3
Tim
On 2005-05-20 21:04:48 +0100, Tim Auton tim.auton@redacted.invalid said:
Batteries bought between October last year and May this year (I guess that means now!). I've got a new one on its way to me. I was quite chuffed, that's an extra 6 months before I'll need to buy a replacement I thought.
I bought a 12" Powerbook battery a couple of weeks ago and it's not one of the bad ones.
On 20/5/05 9:56, in article 3f717qF6b8blU1@redacted.invalid, "The Rev" the_rev_yes_really@redacted.invalid wrote:
On 2005-05-20 21:04:48 +0100, Tim Auton tim.auton@redacted.invalid said:
Batteries bought between October last year and May this year (I guess that means now!). I've got a new one on its way to me. I was quite chuffed, that's an extra 6 months before I'll need to buy a replacement I thought.
I bought a 12" Powerbook battery a couple of weeks ago and it's not one of the bad ones.
Yea, mine 15" is about a month old and not affected either. Apple does give a range of serial numbers so it isn't as simple as being in a range of dates.
Cheers,
Chris
In article BEB3C399.BB37D%chrisridd@redacted.invalid, Chris Ridd chrisridd@redacted.invalid wrote:
On 20/5/05 3:32, in article 3f6ao3F68i6dU1@redacted.invalid, "Mark Etherington" marke@redacted.invalid wrote:
Apple's had yet another batch of overheating batteries. If you've bought a new iBook or PowerBook recently (or new battery for your laptop) then check to see if you're affected:
http://www.apple.com/uk/support/batteryexchange/
Phew, mine's not affected.
Mine neither. Phew.
Mark Etherington wrote:
Apple's had yet another batch of overheating batteries. If you've bought a new iBook or PowerBook recently (or new battery for your laptop) then check to see if you're affected:
Mine is affected. But, in the spirit of the glass being half full: I get a new battery in exchange for an apparently fine but half worn out used battery. And my house hasn't burnt down. I have checked all of the smoke alarm batteries, though ...
On 20/5/05 11:45, in article 1116629128.989285.118700@redacted.invalid, "David" ukmacposts@redacted.invalid wrote:
Mark Etherington wrote:
Apple's had yet another batch of overheating batteries. If you've bought a new iBook or PowerBook recently (or new battery for your laptop) then check to see if you're affected:
Mine is affected. But, in the spirit of the glass being half full: I get a new battery in exchange for an apparently fine but half worn out
Result!
used battery. And my house hasn't burnt down. I have checked all of the smoke alarm batteries, though ...
I don't think Apple will swap your smoke alarm batteries.
Cheers,
Chris
Chris Ridd wrote:
used battery. And my house hasn't burnt down. I have checked all of the smoke alarm batteries, though ...
I don't think Apple will swap your smoke alarm batteries.
What? Not even if they've got a long and confusing serial number? Shame!