Is this dangerous? w/ pics

[spaceghost21]

So today I noticed my laptop was sitting unevenly; flipping it over I discovered the cause was the battery bulged out almost 1cm, cracking open the battery casing.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4339892616_cda14fbbc2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4339897036_543b0d52bf_b.jpg

For now I plan to definitely not set it on my lap while I use it, but is it a real fire/explosion hazard? Should I be worried? I really don't want to have so spend 120$$ on a new battery.

 

[Scouzer]

oh fuck that noise, that's dangerous as hell. GET RID OF THAT !

 

[bctbct]

Looks dangerous, ebay has some good prices on aftermarket batteries.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

I would definitely NOT use that battery.

 

[Tsavo]

Put it on your neighbor's porch and see if it burns his house down.

 

[Tristicus]

Yes, that is a problem. As well as wounded hand.

 

[OUCaptain]

When Lithium puffs, stop using it immediately!

 

[SirStev0]

Warranty?

Call the manufacturer and check it out.

If not call them back and tell them that your high flammable infant daughter was checking her email and could have died. And you want to know who to send the lawsuit at for faulty design. Or they could just send you a new one.

 

[FoBoT]

 

[PhoKingGuy]

I think those were recalled, take it to an apple store, they just might replace it for you

 

[destrekor]

:awe:

 

[Red Squirrel]

See if you can reenact this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeWq6rWzChw

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKhQHPrW_oo

 

[mmntech]

Pre-unibody Macbook Pro?

That's hella dangerous right there. You might want to take that thing outside and put it in a fire proof container. Those things go off like a firecracker when they burst. Lithium oxidizes violently. They usually puff up like that if they're overcharged. Take your laptop to a Genius Bar or some other authorized Apple repair shop to get it fixed.

Be careful buying cheap third party batteries too unless you know they're reputable.

 

[Rubycon]

Stab it! (don't forget to step to the side!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21IySOMmFU4&

 

[sjwaste]

Serious question. If a battery is doing this, how do you safely dispose of it?

 

[Nik]

Serious question. If a battery is doing this, how do you safely dispose of it?

You throw it in the garbage.

 

[OUCaptain]

Serious question. If a battery is doing this, how do you safely dispose of it?

If Lithium Ion is close enough to Lithium Polymer, pierce the coating of the cell and soak it in salt water for a day or two. Then it will be safe to toss in the garbage.

 

[pyonir]

Explosion is imminent

 

[Colt45]

might want to get a type 'D' fire extinguisher handy. or a bucket of sand.

 

[Mo0o]

When you die can i have your non-defective computer parts

 

[IGBT]

state of the art in batts still sux. we need new and greatly improved.

 

[BabaBooey]

P.O.S. macs....:awe:

 

[bearxor]

That's probably one of those Sony batteries that were recalled a few years ago. Take it to the Apple store and see if the recall is still good.

 

[darkswordsman17]

state of the art in batts still sux. we need new and greatly improved.

State of the art?

The bolded part sounds awfully eco-kooky to me. :biggrin: