Asustek Warns of Exploding Non-Asus Eee PC Batteries
Posted in: accessories, asus, eeepcFollowing reports of an exploding Eee PC units in China due to the use of third-party batteries, Asustek has warned Eee PC users that explosions such as this will not be covered by the Eee PC’s international warranty. Digitimes reports that some Chinese manufacturers have started making batteries for the Eee PCs which offer longer hours of usage reaching up to 5.5 hours and has longer capacities of up to 10,400mAh. These batteries were being sold for around $71-86 in China.
The price would have been alright if not for some which overheated during charging which later on exploded and destroyed even the Eee PC units. Asustek refused to pay for the damage and reasoned out that it is not covered by the Eee PC’s warranty. The Chinese vendor also refuted the reports saying that their batteries are being used by many and the news was just part of a propaganda to hurt their sales.
But still, it is advisable to use official accesories to our Eee PC, and for other electronic devices for that matter, for safety and reliability purposes, right?
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Agree – just a pity Asus aren’t a little more inline with the 3rd party prices. My Eee 900 has a 4400mAh battery and that is just poor and its no wonder people are looking at replacement batteries.
Why can’t Asus sell the 8800mAh battery that comes with the 1000HE since they already include with new units? EeePc owner are looking to buy quality extended batteries for their units, Asus should provide that service.