Dell laptops
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Dell laptops
Hi All
I'm considering purchasing a Dell laptop but have heard that some airlines have banned them due to potential battery overheat/fire problems.
Is this still an issue?
cheers
TP
I'm considering purchasing a Dell laptop but have heard that some airlines have banned them due to potential battery overheat/fire problems.
Is this still an issue?
cheers
TP
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from the Virgin website
LAPTOP BATTERY RESTRICTIONS
Updated November 9, 2006
As more and more models of laptops have been included on the list of those with potential battery problems, we have amended our policy to allow passengers to use their laptops as follows:
ZH
LAPTOP BATTERY RESTRICTIONS
Updated November 9, 2006
As more and more models of laptops have been included on the list of those with potential battery problems, we have amended our policy to allow passengers to use their laptops as follows:
- Any laptop computer can be used with its own battery in any cabin
- If using the In Seat Power Supply (ISPS), which applies to our Upper ClassŪ and Premium Economy cabins, the laptop battery must be removed before connection to the seat is made. While the battery is removed, it should be placed into a plastic or airsickness bag to protect the battery terminals from touching any metal surface.
ZH
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From: UK - Hants
It was a quite a few months ago now, but I was told by the cabin crew on a BMI flight that they'd have to check their list of model numbers to see it was ok for me to use mine.
I told them it was not one of the affected models so they ok'd it without further enquiry.
It is rather worrying that you might not be able to use your laptop because of a blanket ban. I heard at the time that Qantas had impose a Dell wide ban...you might want to see if that still exists as it would probably be a good indicator of the general consensus.
I told them it was not one of the affected models so they ok'd it without further enquiry.
It is rather worrying that you might not be able to use your laptop because of a blanket ban. I heard at the time that Qantas had impose a Dell wide ban...you might want to see if that still exists as it would probably be a good indicator of the general consensus.
