Important Apple Computer Recalls for iBooks/PowerBooks
Other Repair programs: 15-inch PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension
Important Safety Recall - Rechargeable Battery for 15-inch PowerBook G4
Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that were sold worldwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. These batteries were manufactured by LG Chem, Ltd. of South Korea.
Expanded iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program (12/17/2004)
The Expanded iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program is a worldwide program covering repair or replacement of the logic board in iBook models manufactured between May 2001 and October 2003 that are experiencing specific component failures.
The program covers affected iBooks for three years after the first retail sale of the unit or until March 18, 2005, whichever provides longer coverage for you. Apple will continue to evaluate the repair data and will provide further repair extensions as needed.
The program is available for certain iBook models (see below for a complete list) with serial numbers in the following range: UV117XXXXXX to UV342XXXXXX
iBooks with the serial numbers listed above may be referred to as:![[image]](http://mowser.com/img?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myaffiliateprogram.com%2Fu%2Fmacresq%2Fshowb.asp%3Fid%3D1331%26img%3Dbanner6.gif)
Other Repair programs: 15-inch PowerBook G4 Display Repair Extension
Important Safety Recall - Rechargeable Battery for 15-inch PowerBook G4
Apple is voluntarily recalling certain lithium ion rechargeable batteries that were sold worldwide from January 2004 through August 2004 for use with 15-inch PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) notebook computers. These batteries were manufactured by LG Chem, Ltd. of South Korea.
The affected batteries could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received four reports of these batteries overheating. No injuries have been reported. Apple urges you to stop using your battery and to order a replacement battery immediately. If you continue to use your battery, do not leave it unattended and check for signs of overheating.
Apple has initiated an exchange program and will provide eligible customers with a new replacement battery, free of charge.
Expanded iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program (12/17/2004)
The Expanded iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program is a worldwide program covering repair or replacement of the logic board in iBook models manufactured between May 2001 and October 2003 that are experiencing specific component failures.
The program covers affected iBooks for three years after the first retail sale of the unit or until March 18, 2005, whichever provides longer coverage for you. Apple will continue to evaluate the repair data and will provide further repair extensions as needed.
The program is available for certain iBook models (see below for a complete list) with serial numbers in the following range: UV117XXXXXX to UV342XXXXXX
iBooks with the serial numbers listed above may be referred to as:
iBook (16 VRAM) iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM) iBook (Opaque 16 VRAM) iBook (32 VRAM) iBook (14.1 LCD 32 VRAM) iBook (800MHz 32 VRAM) iBook (900MHz 32 VRAM) iBook (14.1 LCD 900MHz 32 VRAM) iBook (Dual USB) iBook (Late 2001) iBook (14.1 LCD)
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