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    Sony - DEll battery replacements!!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by playstationfx, Aug 17, 2006.

  1. playstationfx

    playstationfx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've read the article about dell batteries, I have sony battery in my lenovo as well!!! should i be worried about getting a replacement
    PABAS024 - model
     
    playstationfx, Aug 17, 2006
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    No, I wouldn't really worry about it. Lenovo has not issued a recall or anything. Although, I did read something about how more companies may have the same problems since they also used certain Sony batteries.

    Either way, the chances of your Sony battery catching on fire is slim to none.
    I am gald I have Sanyo battery in mine!
     
    bman22, Aug 17, 2006
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    It's not like Sanyo Li-ion batteries were not recalled.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/16/technology/16battery.html
    According to this article, there are fundamental obstacles in battery technology. QC issues in manufacturing could lead to short-circuit, heating, and fire. I think other battery manufacturers
    face the same challenges.
     
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    Yeah that wasn't me bragging, it was me being sarcastic.
    I dont see anywhere in that article that mentions Sanyo being recalled.
     
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    Just becuase Lenovo hasn't issued a recall doesn't mean there is nothing to worry about. Yes the chances of Sony battery catching on fire is slim to none, but if it happens to you that's 100%...a lawsuit waiting to happen.

    If it wasn't that serious Dell wouldn't need to recall 4.1 Million batteries. Lenovo as well as other OEM manuf. use Sony Cell batteries which "MAY" catch on fire. Lenovo released a press release saying that their system is strickly monitored by their software and will disconnect if anything is wrong. They say their batteries are safer becuase they have a longer charge rate to lower temp. So they are no recalling anything.

    If there was a .00001% failure rate in a cars brake system or airbag system, do you think they will recall it?
     
    AcuraTLSFan, Aug 17, 2006
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