[SGVLUG] Burning laptop anyone?

[Todd Cranston-Cuebas]

Greg,

Thanks for the reference to the used machines!

Todd 

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> From: sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net 
> [mailto:sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net] On Behalf Of Greg Stark
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:31 AM
> To: 'SGVLUG Discussion List.'
> Subject: RE: [SGVLUG] Burning laptop anyone?
> 
> Sean,
> I would think if the unit is UL approved, UL has liability in 
> this case.
> They tested the unit in some way.  I would make a claim to 
> both companies.
> 
> There wasn't a warning sticker on the thing was there? Or 
> something written in the Owners manual?
> 
> Replacement: http://www.erpcsales.com/  Buy Used, saved money.
> 
> Greg 
> 
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> > Behalf Of Sean O'Donnell
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:34 AM
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> > Subject: Re: [SGVLUG] Burning laptop anyone?
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> > Todd Cranston-Cuebas wrote:
> > > I can see why the photos are funny, but in reality it's 
> really not 
> > > that funny.
> > 
> > The video w/ the japanese guy and the exploding dell was funny, the 
> > one w/ the architect guy whose laptop almost torched the office was 
> > sorta funny, but more scary if anything, but the thought of an 
> > unattended laptop catching fire and burning down an entire 
> house is not funny at all.
> > 
> > Especially when you hear the company whose product was the cause, 
> > ditch all responsibility of accountability and try to make you feel 
> > ignorant for not knowing something that 'they' claim 
> 'everyone' should know.
> > 
> > > I tried this on my IBM laptop from work and when placed 
> on a normal 
> > > shag carpet, the heat did really build up fast. I'm not 
> sure that it
> > would
> > > burst into flames, or even melt, but I wouldn't want to 
> test it out
> > again.
> > 
> > I have a ProStar 3724 Laptop and it gets really hot.
> > 
> > http://www.pro-star.com/index.cfm?mainpage=productdetail&model=3724
> > 
> > I've had it for about a year and a half, and have been running it 
> > almost
> > 24/7 (it rarely leaves my house), and I even leave it 
> running when I'm 
> > not around, but I try to keep the room temperature cool, although a 
> > fan can only do so much in a 2nd story apt. in this heat.
> > 
> > The laptop itself does get pretty hot, and I'd like to have 
> kids some 
> > day, so I don't dare use it on my lap w/out a pillow, but 
> when I put 
> > it on a pillow, or on my bed even, it traps the heat as they were 
> > saying, and gets 'really' hot.
> > 
> > This was something I realized by using it, not something 
> that I would 
> > consider 'common knowledge' amongst ALL laptop owners.
> > 
> > There is an area on the hand rest part where my left hand 
> usually rubs 
> > against when I type, and it is rather discolored. I think 
> it's obvious 
> > that the friction of my hand rubbing against it, ALONG with 
> the heat, 
> > have been the cause, unless it is just from the heat alone, 
> not sure, 
> > but the right-side where my hand usually rubs against, isn't 
> > discolored at all, so it could just be the heat.
> > 
> > All these recent incidents have made me question whether I should 
> > continue to leave it running when I'm not around. I'm not 
> sure if it 
> > use s a Sony Battery (like the exploding dells) or not, but 
> it may be 
> > about time I looked into that, and started powering-down 
> when I leave 
> > for work or zzZZzz @ night.
> > 
> > > I now have a nice brown spot on a beautiful pure white 
> carpet and a
> > melting
> > > machine. It really could have been a disaster.
> > >
> > > Fujitsu's response was less than adequate.
> > >
> > 
> > I think these companies need to be held FULLY accountable for such 
> > disasters.
> > 
> > I've heard of things like: 'don't use it on your lap if you want to 
> > have kids, it will sterilize your sperm from the heat' etc, 
> but never 
> > about floors causing heat traps and fires.
> > 
> > Although, with the amount of heat my laptop gives off, it doesn't 
> > surprise me. However, I have left it running on my floor 
> for days on 
> > end and have yet to have a prob. *knock on wood*
> > 
> > Anyhow, sorry to hear, Todd. =/
> > 
> > I'll be sure to (continue to) not to purchase their products in the 
> > future!
> > 
> > - --
> > 
> > Sean O'Donnell
> > South Pasadena, CA
> > sean at seanodonnell.com
> > http://seanodonnell.com
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