youtube.com— We intentionally created conditions in which the Li-ON battery pack would explode inside a generic portable. The results are dramatic.
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I'll admit my naivety and confess to not knowing that these batteries are so potentially dangerous. Is a class 4 extinguisher the only thing that could put out that type of fire? *Looks at notebook resting on his lap*
Actually it was an electric griddle that you can control the temperature on, probably the safest way to conduct a level of heat to a laptop to produce that sort of reaction.Cool video though it sort of points out how f**ked up the recall batteries can be.
Its not SONY's batteries or anyone else's in particular for that matterLithium Ion/Poly batteries are volatile and will do that.The fact that they set that battery up to fail shows you how safe they really are...i can guarantee you they fed that battery some high-voltage beforehand. Notice that the punctured battery didnt explode untill ignited by the fire of the big one.Another example (these are LiPos, essentially the same as li-ion) <a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0SNESIkWk">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0SNESIkWk</a>The fact of the matter is that sony's batteries (and it hurts me to say thing, cause i hate sony) were fine. The problem was laptops allowing overcharging of the batteries. The batteries that sony is releasing now have protection circuits (for both heat and charge) built in, something that should have been it the laptops themselves. The problem is, its the -battery- that blew up, so joe everyday is going to blame the battery, so sony is just covering their ass.
Lithium won't ignite right away when exposed to air; however, it will immediately start to oxydize from a shiny metal to a darkened mass within seconds. Its soft as butter at room temperature, but requires extra heat to accelerate the reaction to the critical temperature. That's when you'll need to be wearing brazing goggles to protect your eyes from the intense light. If its in a cell and short circuited to generate the heat required for ignition, then its a go.
mctimNov 13, 2006
I'll admit my naivety and confess to not knowing that these batteries are so potentially dangerous. Is a class 4 extinguisher the only thing that could put out that type of fire? *Looks at notebook resting on his lap*
bobcrotchNov 13, 2006
Actually it was an electric griddle that you can control the temperature on, probably the safest way to conduct a level of heat to a laptop to produce that sort of reaction.Cool video though it sort of points out how f**ked up the recall batteries can be.
harabeckNov 13, 2006
If watch the whole video, it says that the battery in this test is not a recall battery.
thomasprebbleNov 13, 2006
Some people are truly pathetic with their digging down. It's destroying the community where fanboyism and catch phrases reign supreme.
roosterjm2k2Nov 13, 2006
Its not SONY's batteries or anyone else's in particular for that matterLithium Ion/Poly batteries are volatile and will do that.The fact that they set that battery up to fail shows you how safe they really are...i can guarantee you they fed that battery some high-voltage beforehand. Notice that the punctured battery didnt explode untill ignited by the fire of the big one.Another example (these are LiPos, essentially the same as li-ion) <a class="user" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0SNESIkWk">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0SNESIkWk</a>The fact of the matter is that sony's batteries (and it hurts me to say thing, cause i hate sony) were fine. The problem was laptops allowing overcharging of the batteries. The batteries that sony is releasing now have protection circuits (for both heat and charge) built in, something that should have been it the laptops themselves. The problem is, its the -battery- that blew up, so joe everyday is going to blame the battery, so sony is just covering their ass.
jpirkeyNov 13, 2006
This is a demonstration on how important it is to backup your work.
dattawayNov 13, 2006
Lithium won't ignite right away when exposed to air; however, it will immediately start to oxydize from a shiny metal to a darkened mass within seconds. Its soft as butter at room temperature, but requires extra heat to accelerate the reaction to the critical temperature. That's when you'll need to be wearing brazing goggles to protect your eyes from the intense light. If its in a cell and short circuited to generate the heat required for ignition, then its a go.