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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by eric06, Nov 15, 2006.

  1. eric06

    eric06 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know if this is in the right board or not.

    I found this video of what happens when your laptop battery starts on fire. It's a pretty intense movie.

    http://pcpitstop.com/pcsafety/video.asp
     
    eric06, Nov 15, 2006
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    gusto5 Notebook Deity

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    that's really intense! think of where your right palm is!
     
    gusto5, Nov 15, 2006
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  3. eric06

    eric06 Notebook Consultant

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    If that happened in a dorm, everything would be gone.
     
    eric06, Nov 15, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    WoW, I would hate to have that happen to me :eek: , the battery recall situation wasn't because of exsplosions like this right ???
     
    Reezin14, Nov 15, 2006
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    To be honest, after the intro I half expected to see a video of an above ground atomic explosion. I mean, come on, that would have been hilarious.

    But anyway, yes the video illustrates a good point: if your notebook starts to emit even the slightest trace of smoke or vapor at normal room temperatures, run for you life.
     
    Gator, Nov 15, 2006
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    That was an intense fire.
     
    Momo26, Nov 15, 2006
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    That is what happens when the case melts and exposed the lithium cells and it reacts with water in the air.
     
    Nicolas41390, Nov 15, 2006
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    I hope it doesn't happen to me.
     
    eric06, Nov 16, 2006
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