[BC] iPod warning

[Alex Hartman]

All your points are correct, but as proven in the past, even "approved" batteries still catch on fire on UPS airplanes. :)

It's so Apple can upcharge you when they have your device in their hands and ripped apart. "Oh, i see you need this upgrade to this, and oh, your fan is all gummed up, that has to be replaced... That will be $385..."

They kind of hold you by the nuggets when you hand it over to them.

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Alex Hartman

On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 1:34 PM, Mark Earle <mearle at mearle.com> wrote:
>On 11/17/2010 1:23 PM, Alex Hartman wrote:
>> Nothing Apple makes has user-replaceable batteries anymore. (sans entry level (white) macbooks)
>>
>> DARK LORD STEVE commands it this way... :)
>>
>A few reasons, perhaps (my own guesses)

>1. Having Apple, or authorized service center, do replacements. insures
>the failed batteries are "properly" disposed of or recycled.

>2. A service fee may be collected per replacement.

>3. Only "approved" batteries will be installed; this can be important,as
>charging parameters for Li batteries are more exacting than other
>battery chemistry.

>4. Liability - Apple can assume no liability or warranty if you install
>non-specified parts.

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