Yes, your laptop can really catch on fire if you have one of these batteries.
Dell has initiated one of the largest recalls in its history for batteries in recently sold Dell notebooks. The models possibly affected are:
Inspiron: 500M, 510M, 600M, 700M, 710M, 6000, 6400, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 9400, E1505, E1705
Precision: M20, M60, M70, M90
XPS: XPS, XPS Gen2, XPS M170, XPS M1710
Please visit the following Dell website and follow the instructions to determine whether your specific battery is affected. If it is, follow the additional instructions needed to exchange it, free of charge, through Dell.
https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx
Customers can also call a toll-free Dell number, 1-866-342-0011, weekdays from
Dell said the notebooks can be safely used on an A/C power cord if the battery is removed first.
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