[NSRCA-discussion] Lap top batteries

[Ron Van Putte]

On Jul 9, 2006, at 10:33 AM, Jay Marshall wrote:

> When you use a pillow you block the cooling air flow. Vola!

Hmmmm.  My laptop doesn't have any cooling vents on the bottom.  It  
does have some on the sides.

Ron Van Putte
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> I just was reading an article in a local paper and thought I would  
> pass along some warnings that are going with lap top Li Ion  
> batteries. It seems that with the added micro processor power of  
> lap tops and all of the added components, it is stressing the Li  
> Ion batteries which of course causes heat and then possibly flame.  
> There have been several occurences of this on planes and in the  
> home. It seems when they get hot people are then using a pillow to  
> protect there legs and continue to use the computer. The next thing  
> is a hissing and then flame. Maybe with this occuring to the  
> general public it will encourage manufacturers to build in some  
> safety features or a better shell design for the battery. This can  
> only help the RC community with safety issues. JEZ
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