[Macpartners] iBook G4/PowerBook G4 battery recall

[Bryn]

I simply waited until late last night when the load wasn't as high and 
was able to have my battery recognized online.  I understand their web 
page has been overwhelmed and the result is an erroneous message that 
your battery doesn't qualify.  Intuitive, I know.    At least it's an 
alternative to waiting on hold 30 minutes.

Bryn


On Aug 25, 2006, at 8:59 AM, Marion Leeds Carroll wrote:

> Be aware that their web page has a glitch -- doesn't always recognize 
> the battery number.
>
> You will be prompted, in that case, to phone their 800 number.  I was 
> on hold for over 1/2 hr today... but my new battery is on the way.
>
> - Marion
>
>
> On Aug 24, 2006, at 2:04 PM, Albert Willis wrote:
>
>>  From Apple's website (https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/
>> batteryexchange/):
>>
>> Apple has determined that certain lithium-ion batteries containing
>> cells manufactured by Sony Corporation of Japan pose a safety risk
>> that may result in overheating under rare circumstances.
>>
>> The affected batteries were sold worldwide from October 2003 through
>> August 2006 for use with the following notebook computers: 12-inch
>> iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4.
>>
>> Apple is voluntarily recalling the affected batteries and has
>> initiated a worldwide exchange program to provide eligible customers
>> with a new replacement battery, free of charge. This program is being
>> conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
>> Commission (CPSC) and other international safety authorities.
>>
>>   -- Al
>>
>>
>>
>> ______________________________
>> Albert Willis
>> Macintosh Platform Coordinator - Software Release Team
>> Client Support Services
>> Information Services and Technology
>> Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>> awillis at mit.edu
>>
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