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There has been some confusion regarding the Dell laptop battery recall, announced on Monday,Compaq Laptop Battery August 14, 2006. The laptops that this recall pertains to are Dell models only – even though Sony manufactured the laptop batteries.
The affected models are: Dell Latitude™, Inspiron™, XPS™ and Dell Precision Mobile Workstation™. Compaq Presario 700 Battery, Compaq Presario 900 Battery, Compaq Presario 1700 Battery, Compaq Armada E500 Battery Dell has provided a comprehensive web page to explain how to check your laptop battery to see if it is one that has been recalled.
It is important to note that not all batteries for the affected models are affected by this recall. Follow the steps outlined by Dell to properly identify your laptop battery and proceed with their instructions to obtain a replacement battery.
Companies who have Dell laptops should be sure to forward this information to their mobile Compaq Armada E500 Battery workforce -not everyone may have heard the news yet.
Top 8 Tips for Using Laptops in Hot & Warm Weather
It’s that time of year again in North America where temperatures climb and weather becomes erratic. Add to that the possibility of power outages and you have new challenges to face when using your laptop. Take care in warm and hot weather to follow these tips to ensure you use your laptop safely and don’t have any problems with it.
1. Safe Temperature Range
Most laptop computers operate properly in the safe temperature range of 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 to 35 degrees Celsius. Keep in mind that when bringing a laptop in from the warm hot air, the laptop must cool down to the interior temperature before you use it. By the same token if you use your laptop outdoors, then let the laptop warm up to the outside temperature before starting it up.
2. Hot Cars
Just as you wouldn’t leave people or animals in a car in hot weather,Compaq Presario 700 Battery, Compaq Presario 900 Battery, Compaq Presario 1700 Battery, Compaq Armada E500 Battery you should not leave your laptop and other mobile gear either.Compaq Presario 1700 Battery, Leaving your laptop closed in a vehicle in hot temperatures will cause damage to your laptop. The heat is not good for the internal components or the external casings. 3. Bright Sun
Never leave your laptop where it is exposed to direct sunlight, whether it is in use or shut down. If you must use your laptop outside in bright conditions you can use either:
a laptop glare screen which cuts down on the glare caused by the sun
a laptop hood which cuts down on the amount of light directed at the laptop display.
4. Humidity
In warm weather people are fond of saying it’s not the heat itself that bothers them but the dreaded humidity. Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air and the recommended safe range of relative humidity is 10-80%. Moisture can cause damage to the internal components of a laptop and you may not even realize that the damage has occurred.5. Compaq Presario 900 Battery,Take it Out
If you use your laptop in hot temperatures consider using a removable hard drive to store your data on. This way you can help protect your data and ensure that your removable hard drive stays protected from exposure to heat and the sun.
More: External Storage Options6. Weather Watching
In warm, hot weather there are more storms, often with little or no warning and more severe weather occurrences which mobile professionals must face when traveling. Equipment to help protect your mobile gear includes having surge protectors, power invertors and spare batteries. External battery charges that don’t require an electrical connection are another wise investment.
More: Protecting Your Mobile Gear7. Keep it Cool
Use a laptop stand to disperse heat that your laptop generates.Compaq Presario 700 Battery, Compaq Presario 900 Battery, Compaq Presario 1700 Battery, Compaq Armada E500 Battery Laptop stands are available in a variety of styles to suit your working needs. There are laptop stands which include fans to help dissipate the heat and keep your laptop working at its best.
More: Laptop Desks & Laptop Stands8. Pack it Wisely
Using a properly fitted and well-padded laptop case for your mobile gear will help keep it insulated against heat,Compaq Presario 700 Battery, moisture and direct sunlight. When buying your laptop case make sure all your mobile gear will fit securely and be protected from the effects of weather.