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Dell laptop battery recalls
August 2006
Dell has issued a massive recall of the batteries used in many
of its laptop computers, including several models that are popular
at WHOI. There is a risk that the batteries will overheat and
cause a fire.
| Laptop type |
Laptop model |
| Latitude |
D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810 |
| Inspiron |
500M, 510M, 600M, 700M, 710M, 6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 9100,
9200, 9300, 9400, E1505, E1705 |
| Precision |
M20, M60, M70, M90 |
| XPS |
XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, XPS M1710 |
If you have a laptop of one of these types, then check
the battery model number to see if one of these codes
are part of it. Remember to check your spare battery, if you have
one. The number of interest is of the form JP(or CN) - 3NNNNN
- XXXXX - XXX - 0123. Compare the NNNNN part of the number to
the numbers in the table below.
Battery models:
| 1K055 |
C5340 |
D6024 |
JD616 |
U5867 |
X5333 |
| 3K590 |
C5446 |
D6025 |
JD617 |
U5882 |
X5875 |
| 59474 |
C6269 |
F2100 |
KD494 |
W5915 |
X5877 |
| 6P922 |
C6270 |
F5132 |
M3006 |
X5308 |
Y1333 |
| C2603 |
D2961 |
GD785 |
RD857 |
X5329 |
Y4500 |
| C5339 |
D5555 |
H3191 |
TD349 |
X5332 |
Y5466 |
If you have a match then your battery may be subject to recall
and you should go to the Dell Battery program website https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx
for a complete check to see if the battery has been recalled and
if necessary to arrange for a replacement. Not all batteries used
in a particular model of Dell laptop are affected. The batteries
being recalled were made in either Japan or China and were shipped
between April 1, 2004 and July 18, 2006. Only batteries matching
the battery models listed are being exchanged. If you have a battery
that has been recalled, you should arrange a swap as soon as possible.
The replacement time for most batteries is being quoted as 20
days, but some model batteries may be substantially longer. Dell
advises you to immediately remove the battery and only run your
laptop using the power adapter. If you do not feel that it is
possible for you to do this, then at least remain aware of the
danger of the battery overheating and possibly catching fire and
try to minimize the use of the battery and setting the laptop
on flammable materials.
If you have questions, please contact the Helpdesk
at x2439
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