So let me get this straight, you put your computer inside an old steel truck (on the floor of the truck if the article I read is correct) in 110 degree heat during the peak of the afternoon and you're surprised that the lithium ion battery burst into flames?
Note point number 3 on page 3. "Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite."
You want some suggestions? I think you need to stop dragging the sentimental "Grandpa's truck" line out for the sake of trying to sue someone and take a little personal responsibility for your actions. We all make mistakes and most of us don't read warning labels, but at least own up to it and don't blame someone else for your own mistakes.
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So let me get this straight, you put your computer inside an old steel truck (on the floor of the truck if the article I read is correct) in 110 degree heat during the peak of the afternoon and you're surprised that the lithium ion battery burst into flames?
See this:
http://www.ultralifebatteries.com/documents/whitepapers/UBM-5112_Li-ion_Li-Poly_Precautions.pdf
Note point number 3 on page 3. "Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite."
You want some suggestions? I think you need to stop dragging the sentimental "Grandpa's truck" line out for the sake of trying to sue someone and take a little personal responsibility for your actions. We all make mistakes and most of us don't read warning labels, but at least own up to it and don't blame someone else for your own mistakes.